8 Top Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats Jenn Sinrich Replay Video The importance of choosing a yoga mat Whether or not you consider yourself a yogi, if you're someone who enjoys participating in a yoga class, be it in-person or virtual, you're going to need at least one trusty piece of equipment: a yoga mat. Luckily, there is no shortage of options on the market, covering all varieties, including sticky yoga mats, rubber yoga mats, cotton, and hemp yoga mats and even travel yoga mats. When shopping for a yoga mat, one important factor to keep in mind is whether or not it is considered "e...