<P> The first purpose - made yoga mat was manufactured and sold by Hugger Mugger Yoga Products in the 1990s . In 2002, the first' eco-conscious' mat was manufactured by EcoYoga and sold through Yogamatters in Britain . </P> <P> Yoga mats increasingly fulfill the purpose of reducing risk of injury and some insurance companies require yoga practice to be executed with a non-slip mat in order to be eligible for coverage . </P> <P> Yoga mats are normally around 72" / 182 cm long and have a width of 24" / 60 cm . Some practitioners prefer extra-wide mats (30" / 78 cm) for positions such as Surya Namaskar or hand - balances . Yoga mats range in thicknesses from 2 mm (lightweight) to 4--5 mm (standard or "classic") and up to 7 mm for either high performance mats reserved for professional daily practices while guaranteeing little wear - out, or soft mats providing extra cushioning during yoga therapy . </P> <P> Yoga mats are available in many colors and patterns . "Alignment mats" are printed with guides to proper alignment . Some companies print custom images on mats . Other items used to complement yoga mats are belts, blocks and bricks, </P>

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