More and more little Aussies are diving into the goodness of yoga, and a well-proportioned kids’ yoga mat is the perfect tool for helping young yogis stretch and de-stress wherever they may roam.
Children’s yoga mats for kids are perfectly sized for smaller bodies. They provide grip for little (and not-so-little) feet and a clean, padded surface that’s comfy enough to nap on.
11 adorable kids’ yoga mats
To help you find the perfect children’s yoga mat for your little Zen-seeker, we’ve curated 11 of our favourites to get you started in your search. In no particular order, here they are:
Yogat
Yogat Kids Yoga Mat – Rainbows by Carley Cornelissen ($95)
In a first of its kind, this beautiful kids’ mat combines limited-edition Australian artwork with the goodness of yoga. It has a thick, eco-rubber underlay for max comfiness and comes with a handy black carry strap.
Omya Spot
Omya Spot Mindfulness + Yoga Mat for Kids ($89)
These exquisite round mats are mindfully designed with assorted graphics to help kids learn the correct alignment of their yoga poses. Perfect for use from three years of age, they are 1m in diameter and safe to pop in the washing machine.
Sunchild Yogi
Sunchild Yogi Yoga Mat for Kids ($79)
Dreamy yoga mats specially crafted for little bodies. Made using 100% natural tree rubber and microsuede, they’re odour-free, biodegradable and recyclable. Each lightweight mat comes with a carry strap.
Flexi Lexi
Flexi Lexi Matching Kids and Adult Yoga Mats (from $90)
If the fun-loving prints on these mats aren’t enough to win you over, the fact that they’re available in a matching version for Mum definitely will! Toxic-free and eco-friendly, they come with a smooth vegan suede top and a non-slip base.
Mindful & Co Kids
Mindful & Co Yoga Mats for Kids ($89.95)
Choose from fun prints or plain shades in this sweet range. Each is lightweight and totally biodegradable to be as friendly to the planet as it is to growing bodies. Don’t miss the yoga flashcards that are available too!
Recycled Mats
Recycled Mats Yoga Mat for Kids ($109.95)
With a microfibre top crafted from recycled plastic bottles and seven stunning prints to choose from, these beauties are ticking all the boxes. They measure 1.2m and come with a thick, hemp yoga strap for throwing it over the shoulder.
Little Yogi
Little Yogi Children’s Yoga Mats ($69)
These little gems have won us over with their adorable oval shape and playful designs, which include stars, confetti and even Lego! Made of natural rubber, they measure 114cm in length – perfect for little yogis.
My Yogis
My Yogis Children’s Yoga Mat ($60)
They’re the colourful, handmade kiddie mats with cuteness in spades. Each natural-rubber mat has a microfibre top and non-slip base. With five fun shades up for grabs, you’ll have a hard time choosing from this lot!
Zuu
Zuu Children’s Yoga Mats (from $30)
This colourful range of yoga mats come in two sizes that cater to kiddos from toddler age right through to the teen years. Non-slip and free of any nasty chemicals, they each come with your choice of mat strap or black yoga bag.
Luxya Yoga
Luxya Yoga Children’s Yoga Mat ($119)
The Luxya yoga mats are crafted from sustainable and ethically sourced natural rubber to be as versatile as they are beautiful. With an ultra-soft, non-slip surface, they’re perfect for any sort of sweaty workouts and the odd nap!
Decathlon
Decathlon DOMYOS Kids Yoga Mat ($25)
Not only is this 5mm yoga mat perfectly proportioned for little humans, but it’s also illustrated with various yoga poses to help kids with their technique. With an included black strap for transport, they’ll be taking this one everywhere.
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