Yoga continues to increase in popularity and for young people as well. Yoga classes for kids are becoming more available in schools and yoga studios. Yoga mats have been designed and manufactured smaller especially for younger kids. The sizes range from around 24 inches by 48 inches to 24 inches by 60 inches. A variety of playful designs and colors are available to appeal to a child's sensibilities.
Lazy Lizards Yoga Mat
Lazy Lizards has created a fun yoga mat for kids that is eco friendly and made of PER, or Polymer Environmental Resin. PER replaces the use of the chemical PVC which is typically used for yoga mat manufacturing. These mats come in four bright colors and have 12 different animals doing yoga poses illustrated on top of the mat for a fun educational element. The mat is lightweight and washable, and comes in the kid friendly size of 24 inches by 48 inches. The mat even has a place where kids can write their name on it, avoiding a mix up or lost mat.
Short Clean PVC Kids Yoga Mat
Another option for kids is the Short Clean PVC Kids Yoga Mat, which is also made of the non-toxic Polymer Environmental Resin. It is slightly larger in length, measuring 24 inches by 60 inches, so it also ideal for shorter adults or yoga studios with limited space. It comes in the color choices of purple or blue. The website claims this mat is lightweight for easy transport but also provides a nice cushion feel for comfort. The mat is slip resistant, making it safe for kids to practice.
YOGAaccessories Kids Yoga Mat
YOGAaccessories has created a mat for kids that comes in four color choices. Like the Short Clean mat, it also measures 24 inches by 60 inches. The website claims this mat is free from phthalates and is one of the stickiest, thickest and durable mats on the market. This mat comes with a lifetime warranty and a 30-day back, no questions asked return policy.
ChildLight Yoga Mat
ChildLight has created a fun and affordable yoga mat that is also chemical free. These mats are suggested for kids ages one to ten. They come in three different colors and fun designs of pink/purple butterflies, blue/green turtles and orange/yellow suns. The mats are completely phthalate-free and measure around is 1/4 inch thick. The rounded edges help to keep the mat more stuck to the floor and the textured non-slip surface provides stability for young yogis. ChildLight yoga also offers many fun accessories and gifts for children interested in yoga, including coloring books and T-shirts.
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