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No longer standard blue vinyl, yoga mats come in variety of colors, fabrics, textures and thicknesses to support your individual needs and personality. Ranging from 1/16 inch to 1/4 inch, the yoga mat thickness that is right for you depends on where you plan to practice yoga as well as the kind of support you need. Decide whether you will use the mat most often in a yoga studio on a hardwood floor, at home on a carpeted or tile floor or outdoors.
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