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Best yoga mats 2023: The best designs for hot yoga, travel and general home use

By Sam Hopes last updated

Buying Guide Our tried and tested round-up of the best yoga mats for beginners and experts.

How to be good at yoga: image shows woman doing a yoga pose

How to be good at yoga

By Christina Eccles published

Reference Want to know how to be good at yoga but not sure where to start? We ask the experts how to get the most from the ancient exercise

How to clean a yoga mat: image shows woman cleaning a yoga mat

How to clean a yoga mat

By Kathryn Courts published

Reference How to clean a yoga mat: information and advice on optimum hygiene for your yoga mat.

Image shows a partly unrolled JadeYoga Travel Mat.

JadeYoga Travel Mat review

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

Review The JadeYoga Travel Mat is great for yogis on the go. With superb grip, and sustainably sourced, it’s an awesome mat you can take anywhere.

When did yoga originate? Image of person practicing yoga on a beach at sunset

When did yoga originate?

By Rachel Ayeh-Datey last updated

REFERENCE When did yoga originate? We explain everything you need to know about the ancient practice.

Image shows a half unrolled green Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat.

Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat review

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

Review The Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat is a solid all rounder at a decent price that will help you get the most from your flow.

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Lululemon Reversible 5mm Yoga Mat review

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

Review Is the Lululemon Reversible 5mm Yoga Mat worth it? We put the popular $88 yoga mat to the test.

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7 anxiety tips to help you every day

By Meg Walters last updated

Reference Here are 7 anxiety tips to help you relieve stress and worry in your daily life

Does yoga help you lose weight? Image of a woman sitting on a yoga mat with a dumbbell next to her

Does yoga help you lose weight?

By Amy Clarke published

REFERENCE Does yoga help you lose weight? We look at whether yoga can help you shed pounds.

Does yoga build muscle? Woman doing a plank-type pose on a yoga mat in front of her laptop

Does yoga build muscle?

By Annette Khayela last updated

REFERENCE Yoga is known for increasing flexibility, but does yoga build muscle too?

Is yoga safe during pregnancy? Pregnant woman sitting on a yoga mat

Is yoga safe during pregnancy?

By Karen Gordon published

REFERENCE It might be a great way to keep fit, but is yoga safe during pregnancy? We ask the experts here

Is yoga good for you? Women standing on a yoga mat in a yoga pose

Is yoga good for you?

By Christina Richardson published

REFERENCE It’s a popular way to work out, but is yoga good for you? We take a look.

8 benefits of yoga: Woman practicing yoga at sunset near the sea

8 benefits of yoga

By Catherine Renton last updated

REFERENCE Wondering what the benefits of yoga are? Read on to discover the answers.

Can yoga fix your posture? image shows woman doing yoga breathing exercises

Can yoga fix your posture?

By Catherine Renton published

REFERENCE With its focus on flexibility and body alignment, can yoga fix your posture?

7 Types of yoga: Image shows woman doing yoga pose

7 most popular types of yoga

By Amy Clarke published

REFERENCE Learn about some of the most popular types of yoga.

Breathing for relaxation: image shows woman breathing for relaxation

Breathing for relaxation: how to do it

By Eve Boggenpoel published

Reference Master breathing for relaxation with these expert tips and tricks.

Is yoga a religion? image shows woman doing tree pose before a sunset

Is yoga a religion?

By Eve Boggenpoel last updated

Feature Many people take up yoga to boost their flexibility, but is yoga a religion?

Yoga myths: Two women, one younger and one older, raise their arms in a yoga pose

6 yoga myths debunked

By Eve Boggenpoel last updated

REFERENCE Are yoga myths preventing you from taking up the practice? Yoga teacher Eve Boggenpoel separates fact from fiction.

What is hot yoga? Image shows group yoga class

What is hot yoga?

By Rachel Ayeh-Datey last updated

REFERENCE What is hot yoga? Find out everything you need to know about the exercise, including expert opinions on its benefits.

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Yoga for back pain: What you need to know

By Mark Brownless published

REFERENCE Find out everything you need to know about yoga for back pain, including if experts really think it's a good idea.