Mats from half-inch foam to 4.7 mm natural rubber, plus blocks and a hot-yoga towel. Material matters as much as thickness: natural rubber (Manduka eKO, JadeYoga) grips well but contains latex, PVC (Manduka PRO) lasts longest, and foam is the lightest and cheapest.
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BalanceFrom GoYoga 7-Piece Set with 1/2-Inch MatFor a first yoga practice: 1/2-inch mat, two blocks, strap and towels
Skip for a seasoned yogi: a 7-piece starter set with a 1/2-inch mat
Under $25
Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat, 1/2 in, with StrapA 1/2-inch mat that cushions knees and hips; carry strap included
The splurge
Liforme Special Yoga Mat with Alignment LinesFor the yogi: alignment lines printed on, grippy even when wet
Unexpected
Volcano Cork Yoga Blocks, 2 Pack with StrapTwo 9 x 6 x 4 in Portuguese cork blocks and a strap
Skip if they want light blocks to travel with: these are dense cork
An 8 ft cotton strap with a buckle that holds, after Iyengar’s design
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For a first yoga practice: 1/2-inch mat, two blocks, strap and towels
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