Description
A 5mm Blue Jute Yoga Mat With Natural Texture and Support.
If you prefer a yoga mat with a little more texture under your hands and feet, the Myga Blue Jute Yoga Mat is a really nice step up from a basic smooth exercise mat. The top surface uses natural, heat-bonded jute fibres, giving the mat its distinctive earthy texture and helping create grip through friction rather than a sticky or rubbery surface.
Underneath, the PVC base helps keep the mat stable against the floor, while the 5mm thickness gives you useful cushioning for your knees, wrists and other contact points. At 183cm long and 61cm wide, it is a standard full-size yoga mat suited to yoga, Pilates, stretching, mobility and general floor-based exercise.
Is a Jute Yoga Mat Good for Beginners?
Yes. A 5mm jute yoga mat can be a very good option for a beginner, particularly if you prefer a firmer, textured surface rather than a very soft foam mat. The 5mm thickness gives you cushioning without making the surface excessively soft or unstable, while the textured jute top provides natural friction under your hands and feet.
There is one thing worth knowing before buying. Jute feels different to a traditional smooth yoga mat. It has a slightly coarser, more natural texture. Some people really like this because it feels secure and grounded. If you prefer something extremely soft and smooth under your hands, a traditional starter yoga mat may suit you better.
Is a 5mm Yoga Mat Thick Enough?
For most yoga, Pilates, stretching and mobility sessions, 5mm is a really useful middle ground. It gives you noticeably more cushioning than a thin travel mat while still allowing you to feel stable during standing positions and balance work. If your main priority is maximum softness for floor exercises, rehabilitation or workouts where you spend a lot of time kneeling or lying down, you may prefer a thicker exercise mat instead.
Why Should You Buy a Jute Yoga Mat Over a Traditional Yoga Mat?
The biggest difference is the surface. Many traditional starter yoga mats use a smooth PVC, TPE or foam surface. A jute yoga mat introduces natural jute fibres into the top layer, creating a firmer and more textured feel.
That texture creates grip through friction and can be particularly appealing if you find very smooth mats slippery or dislike the slightly tacky feel that some synthetic yoga mats have. Jute is also a strong natural fibre and gives the mat a much more earthy feel than a conventional foam mat.
The Myga Jute Mat still uses a PVC underside to provide stability against the floor, so we would not describe the complete mat as plastic-free or fully biodegradable. What you are getting is a natural jute upper combined with the stability and durability of a conventional base.
Protect Your Jute Mat With a Yoga Mat Carry Bag
A jute mat has a textured natural-fibre surface, so keeping it covered while travelling or storing it can help keep that surface cleaner for longer. The Myga Blue Yoga Mat Carry Bag is a particularly good match for the blue jute mat. It is designed for standard Myga Yoga Mats up to approximately 65cm wide and gives your rolled mat a simple layer of protection from dust, dirt and the general mess that can build up in the boot of a car.
It also makes carrying a 1.55kg rolled yoga mat backwards and forwards to classes much easier thanks to the adjustable shoulder strap. The carry bag is NOT included with the yoga mat, but if you regularly take your mat away from home, it is one add-on we think makes a lot of sense.
Product Details
- Colour: Blue
- Length: 183cm
- Width: 61cm
- Thickness: 5mm
- Weight: Approximately 1.55kg
