Grand Yoga Mat

First time I've tried a cork mat Pros- The extra size means I actually can stay in complete contact with mat. Excellent grip, only mat I've felt stable while practicing wheel. Beautiful smell, we spend a lot of time with our faces on the mat and breathing in the natural cork smell is very refreshing. Great for hot yoga, if sweating during practice I use just water and wet througly then towel dry off the mat before leaving studio, drys quickly and is fresh for next time. Both mat and yoga wheel seem well made and look great, a good combo. Cons- not as comfortable as thicker mats when practicing yin, but I find placing another mat underneath resolves this. Weight is more than most other mats. Have been recommending to others!

I recently purchased 10 Grand Yoga Mats from Valka Yoga for my yoga students, and I couldn’t be happier with the quality and the experience. I volunteer as a yoga teacher in men’s prisons, teaching students who are generally larger, stronger, and harder on equipment than the average yogi. I needed mats that were thick, durable, non-toxic, and genuinely robust, while also being environmentally responsible. These mats exceeded every expectation. The extra length and width make a huge difference—my students finally have space to move comfortably. The cork surface provides excellent grip (especially with sweat), and the cushioning holds up beautifully under strong, grounded practice. They feel solid, supportive, and built to last. I also want to acknowledge Danny, who was incredibly helpful in guiding me toward the best option for the specific and sometimes challenging environments in which I teach. That level of care and understanding really matters. Knowing the mats are sustainably sourced, antimicrobial, and non-toxic aligns perfectly with the values I try to bring into my teaching—care for the body, the community, and the planet. I wholeheartedly recommend these mats to anyone looking for high-quality yoga gear, especially teachers working with diverse or non-traditional student populations. Valka Yoga truly delivers on quality, ethics, and service.

At 73 my husband has come back to yoga and the gift of a beautiful cork mat is encouraging him further.