Yoga mats are specially fabricated mats used to prevent hands and feet slipping during asana practice in modern yoga as exercise. An early variety made of rubber carpet underlay, pioneered by the yoga teacher Angela Farmer in 1982, was called a sticky mat. Yoga mats are specially fabricated mats used to prevent hands and feet slipping during asana practice in modern yoga as exercise. Heightening your yoga practice, the Reebok 6 mm Yoga Mat balances comfortable cushioning and solid ground contact. Compact and rollable for transport, the reversible mat’s grippy non-slip texture increases stability for stronger poses.