Designed by a yogi, for yogis, the Manduka Mats are some of the best yoga mats around. Its emphasis on simple, elegant design (it’s crafted by an architect, after all) and natural materials provides unmatched cushioning, grip and comfort during practice. But it’s not all serious. It was back in 1997 that the architect turned yogi, Peter Sterios, created the first Manduka yoga mat. Its firm grip and elegant design revolutionised his practice and keen to repay some of the generosity he’d been shown by his yogi teachers over the years, he sent mats to the likes of Rod Stryker, Erich Schiffmann, Angela Farmer and Shiva Rea, to name just a few. They, in turn, shared it with their students and soon the Manduka mat had a loyal following. Over the years, Sterios has expanded the range to include a variety of shades and textures, lighter mats, travel yoga mats, Manduka yoga towels, carriers and a mat cleaner.