![Plank Yoga MatDesigned by owner Doreen Hing, Plank yoga mats bear cheeky images that make all other mats look just plain boring.The artsy mats come in four different designs: one bears the image of a planked wooden floor with a blueberry muffin in the corner, another looks like a linoleum floor with pills spilled across it, a third has a cobra slithering through the grass and a fourth looks like shag carpeting with two deep handprints in it.“I really wanted that space to be art because when you practice yoga, your mat is your home,” said Hing who sees a plain blue or purple mat spread out on a studio floor as an empty canvass. “Each [mat] has several layers where they can be appreciated. [They] can be appreciated even if you don’t have a yoga practice and you like the photography and have a sense of humor. And then if you want to think a little deeper, the yoga relevance is always there. [They] also reference real life.The mats, however, are more than just entertaining. They provide heat-activated traction, are thick and cushy (they weigh 6 lbs.), are made from natural rubber and the closed-cell surface resists bacteria and odor.Plank yoga mats can be ordered online at plankdesigns.com.Manduka Black Mat ProManduka’s signature Black Mat Pro is thick and cushy and guaranteed to make any yogi happy.“It’s known as the Taj Mahal of yoga mats or the Ferrari, depending on who you’re talking to,” said Sky Meltzer, CEO of Manduka Yoga Gear. “The reason it’s so great starts with the density. There’s almost no compression.”The mat is available in two lengths, 71” and 85". It is 100% latex free, is manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere and comes with a lifetime guarantee.“We are committed to standing behind the longevity and durability of this product,” said Meltzer.Manduka yoga mats can be found at REI or online at manduka.com.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/aa/ab/aaab2b4f32c00cf0ddea8a4903105142.jpg?itok=QMXg8Fx7 "Plank Yoga MatDesigned by owner Doreen Hing, Plank yoga mats bear cheeky images that make all other mats look just plain boring.The artsy mats come in four different designs: one bears the image of a planked wooden floor with a blueberry muffin in the corner, another looks like a linoleum floor with pills spilled across it, a third has a cobra slithering through the grass and a fourth looks like shag carpeting with two deep handprints in it.“I really wanted that space to be art because when you practice yoga, your mat is your home,” said Hing who sees a plain blue or purple mat spread out on a studio floor as an empty canvass. “Each [mat] has several layers where they can be appreciated. [They] can be appreciated even if you don’t have a yoga practice and you like the photography and have a sense of humor. And then if you want to think a little deeper, the yoga relevance is always there. [They] also reference real life.The mats, however, are more than just entertaining. They provide heat-activated traction, are thick and cushy (they weigh 6 lbs.), are made from natural rubber and the closed-cell surface resists bacteria and odor.Plank yoga mats can be ordered online at plankdesigns.com.Manduka Black Mat ProManduka’s signature Black Mat Pro is thick and cushy and guaranteed to make any yogi happy.“It’s known as the Taj Mahal of yoga mats or the Ferrari, depending on who you’re talking to,” said Sky Meltzer, CEO of Manduka Yoga Gear. “The reason it’s so great starts with the density. There’s almost no compression.”The mat is available in two lengths, 71” and 85". It is 100% latex free, is manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere and comes with a lifetime guarantee.“We are committed to standing behind the longevity and durability of this product,” said Meltzer.Manduka yoga mats can be found at REI or online at manduka.com."){kind=small}
Valentine’s Day is days away and for those of you who still don’t know what to get your favorite yogi, take heart. While finding just the right present for a loved one can be a challenging task, shopping for that special person in your life who just happens to do yoga should be a piece of cake. The only thing that can go wrong is you may have too many choices.
According to statisticsbrain.com, $27 billion dollars a year is spent annually on yoga products in America alone. That means there’s a lot of yoga product out there on the market.
Here are a few suggestions:
All serious yogis could use more than one mat. A good home on which to open their mind and body is important. It’s not unusual for devotees of downward dog to have more than one mat—one that hangs out in the trunk of the car, one that lives in the house and, for frequent travelers, the lightweight mat that lives in the suitcase.
Then there’s the bag for carrying the mat around; that too would make a perfect gift.
And for the overworked yogi who hasn't had time to hit the mat as often as they’d like, a Thai massage could be just what the doctor ordered.
Click on the list button below to jump-start your shopping.
![Plank Yoga MatDesigned by owner Doreen Hing, Plank yoga mats bear cheeky images that make all other mats look just plain boring.The artsy mats come in four different designs: one bears the image of a planked wooden floor with a blueberry muffin in the corner, another looks like a linoleum floor with pills spilled across it, a third has a cobra slithering through the grass and a fourth looks like shag carpeting with two deep handprints in it.“I really wanted that space to be art because when you practice yoga, your mat is your home,” said Hing who sees a plain blue or purple mat spread out on a studio floor as an empty canvass. “Each [mat] has several layers where they can be appreciated. [They] can be appreciated even if you don’t have a yoga practice and you like the photography and have a sense of humor. And then if you want to think a little deeper, the yoga relevance is always there. [They] also reference real life.The mats, however, are more than just entertaining. They provide heat-activated traction, are thick and cushy (they weigh 6 lbs.), are made from natural rubber and the closed-cell surface resists bacteria and odor.Plank yoga mats can be ordered online at plankdesigns.com.Manduka Black Mat ProManduka’s signature Black Mat Pro is thick and cushy and guaranteed to make any yogi happy.“It’s known as the Taj Mahal of yoga mats or the Ferrari, depending on who you’re talking to,” said Sky Meltzer, CEO of Manduka Yoga Gear. “The reason it’s so great starts with the density. There’s almost no compression.”The mat is available in two lengths, 71” and 85". It is 100% latex free, is manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere and comes with a lifetime guarantee.“We are committed to standing behind the longevity and durability of this product,” said Meltzer.Manduka yoga mats can be found at REI or online at manduka.com.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/36/5c/365c8f4d425f91ff89fb04f61a50a7d6.jpg?itok=tUh6_B8v "Plank Yoga MatDesigned by owner Doreen Hing, Plank yoga mats bear cheeky images that make all other mats look just plain boring.The artsy mats come in four different designs: one bears the image of a planked wooden floor with a blueberry muffin in the corner, another looks like a linoleum floor with pills spilled across it, a third has a cobra slithering through the grass and a fourth looks like shag carpeting with two deep handprints in it.“I really wanted that space to be art because when you practice yoga, your mat is your home,” said Hing who sees a plain blue or purple mat spread out on a studio floor as an empty canvass. “Each [mat] has several layers where they can be appreciated. [They] can be appreciated even if you don’t have a yoga practice and you like the photography and have a sense of humor. And then if you want to think a little deeper, the yoga relevance is always there. [They] also reference real life.The mats, however, are more than just entertaining. They provide heat-activated traction, are thick and cushy (they weigh 6 lbs.), are made from natural rubber and the closed-cell surface resists bacteria and odor.Plank yoga mats can be ordered online at plankdesigns.com.Manduka Black Mat ProManduka’s signature Black Mat Pro is thick and cushy and guaranteed to make any yogi happy.“It’s known as the Taj Mahal of yoga mats or the Ferrari, depending on who you’re talking to,” said Sky Meltzer, CEO of Manduka Yoga Gear. “The reason it’s so great starts with the density. There’s almost no compression.”The mat is available in two lengths, 71” and 85". It is 100% latex free, is manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere and comes with a lifetime guarantee.“We are committed to standing behind the longevity and durability of this product,” said Meltzer.Manduka yoga mats can be found at REI or online at manduka.com.")
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