Whether you’re headed to a yoga retreat in some exotic land or you simply like to take your workout with you, we’ve found a few great travel yoga mats that are lightweight, foldable and sure to keep your travel packing light.
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This yoga mat can be easily folded flat to fit in your luggage, backpack or most carry-on cases. It weighs only 1.3 lbs, making it easy to carry and light on your luggage.
” I like to do yoga wherever I travel and a standard roll up mat is too bulky for a suitcase. But this one folds up like any article of clothing and only adds 2 lbs of weight to the luggage. Plus, you can throw it in the wash, and it absorbs sweat easily, so it doesn’t get slippery while you’re using it and you don’t have to put a towel on top.”
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The IUGA yoga mat is designed to keep you grounded and comfortable through every flow. Made from eco-friendly, SGS-certified TPE, it’s free of latex and PVC and gentle on your skin. With a 1/4″ thickness, weighing just 2 pounds and a free carrying strap included, it’s meant to be hauled around.
“I am very pleased with this yoga mat. It has great non skid properties and is much more stable than my last mat. It also seems a bit longer which is a plus. 2 other friends in my yoga class have purchased from this company and we are all glad we did.“
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This cute mat by Readaeer has a grippy top and a wave-textured bottom to keep it from sliding around. Lightweight, foldable and comes with a storage bag—easy to stash or take on the go.
“I use this when I travel, which I do frequently. I use it to jump rope, as a jump rope mat, and also do my other exercises when I’m doing push-ups, etc and then at the end of the workout, when I’m stretching. I’ve used it on sand, volcanic rock, and cement. It’s thick, light, easy-to-fit in my luggage, and I liked the carrying bag because I walk far to find a nice workout spot.”
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This yoga mat by Primasole is super easy to carry wherever you go—whether it’s the gym, studio, park, beach or your next trip. It measures 68 × 24 inches and weighs just 2.0 lbs, with a 4mm thickness.
“I absolutely love this yoga mat! It’s compact and easy to pack, making it perfect for on-the-go workouts. The durable material ensures it holds up well over time, and the non-slip surface provides excellent stability during exercises. The cushioning is just right, offering great support without being too bulky. I’ve been using it for my pelvic floor exercises three months postpartum, and it has been a game-changer. Highly recommend!”
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The Avoalre foldable yoga mat is made from high-quality PVC that’s free of harmful BPA and phthalates. It’s soft, non-toxic and kind to the environment—so you can feel good while you stretch. When laid out, it measures 72″ x 24″ and is 1/8″ thick, weighing just 2.87 lb. Fold it up, and it packs down neatly to 12″ x 12″ x 1.3″.
“This mat is so pretty. It’s a great size and easy to wipe clean after each use. I absolutely love that it came with a carrying bag as well. After each use I can easily fold it and put it away. It’s a nice size and thick. Great material and durable!”
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Looking for a mat with a little more sass? This yoga mat combines natural rubber with a soft, breathable suede fabric and comes in fun, eye-catching designs. It’s easy to fold and store in the equally cute matching bag.
“I love this for my travel each month. I use it to do mat work in my hotel room. Pretty light weight.”
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This mat by Yogo comes in two sizes—but is always full-length. The patented design folds up like a newspaper and stays put with built-in straps. It’s made from FSC-certified natural rubber and recycled straps. Every mat helps protect rainforests, support fair wages and plant a tree through their Food Trees program in Africa.
“This is the nicest yoga mat that I’ve ever owned. It packs wonderfully, is extra grippy, and the plum color is lovely.”
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At just 1.98 lbs, this mat travels light and folds down into a compact brick—perfect for tossing in your bag. It’s thick enough for most poses and when you need extra support, just fold it up and use it like a yoga block.
“I was gifted this yoga mat, and I love it so much that I must share! The quality is great, and what stands out to me the most is how convenient and multi-purpose it is. It is easy to leave it by the wall where I practice and fold it nicely, and when ready, I pull it out, and that is it. I usually do some pranayams and meditation after the asanas, so it was helpful to fold the yoga mat up again to use as my cushion, and there is extra space for cushioning the legs, too!”
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New to yoga? No worries — this mat from Ruilixin has your back. It’s lightweight and folds up easily so you can take it anywhere, and it even has yoga poses printed right on it… just in case you need a little reminder.
“Love love love everything about it! It honestly is the best yoga mat out there. I love the beautiful pink color, then when done it has a bag to put it in and carry. Not too thick bc it is very comfortable.”
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This full-size yoga mat measures 26″ x 72″ when laid out, and folds down to a compact 6″ x 10″—perfect for tossing into your travel bag or backpack when you’re on the go.
“Prefect size and versatility for travel. On the spendy side but seems durable and lasting. Much more compact than foldable travel yoga mats, though there’s no padding to this mat whatsoever. It will protect you from yucky floors and the grip side seems good, so if you’re looking for minimal packing size and don’t need padding then this mat may be for you.”
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What we love most about this yoga mat—aside from its simple style—is its ability to fold for added support, lift and stability. This feature allows for deeper stretches, improved alignment and more targeted muscle engagement.
“I love this mat!!! It’s soo comfortable and it’d folds so seamlessly. My favorite part about it is in its folded state, It still fits under the couch without a problem. The mat itself can also be partially folded to fit in smaller areas or to do elevated pushups. I’ve had a lot of mats and you can definitely tell that there’s a quality difference with this one. I think it’s completely worth the money when you compare it to other cheaper mats. Is it NECESSARY? No i absolutely think you can find something that’ll fit your needs for cheaper but I will say, If you get this, I think it’ll stay with you for life.”
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This slim, travel-friendly yoga mat folds up easily to slip into your carry-on, and its grippy texture helps keep you steady through every pose.
“This is is exactly what o wanted. I travel a lot and want to do my yoga in the hotel room the towel was too slippery. This is the perfect size and weight to fit in my carryon it’s a great length when opened. It’s a little thin, but you need that for backing. So I now put the towel underneath and have my own personal yoga mat that is clean, not slippery and durable. The cranberry is a nice color too.”
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