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'Makes practicing yoga so much easier': This clever mat is perfect for a newbie yogi

Learn new moves (or perfect your asanas) with this illustrated mat.

Purple yoga mat with yoga pose illustrations.
Equal parts padding and cheat-sheet, this mat may inspire sudden bursts of at-home yoga. Photo: Amazon)

Feeling rough after a week of nothing but leftover Christmas cookies? We hear you. One of the ways to get back into the swing of things is by starting a new fitness routine. Maybe you’re a seasoned yogi, or maybe you're just looking to get started — either way, we have a suggestion for the perfect mat to add to your collection of gear. It’s highly rated and beloved by reviewers, plus it’s super affordable: the NewMe Fitness Yoga Mat, which you can get for as little as $32 now at Amazon.

This mat is perfect for newbies. Extra long, soft and comfy, and covered in illustrations of common yoga poses. How smart is that, right? Now you don't have to worry about remembering the names or details of various postures; they're right there in front of you.

Get back into the practice again with a mat that's both practical and comfortable — it's down to $32 in pretty pink (pictured) and grey. 

$33 at Amazon

Measuring 68 inches by 24 inches, with a thickness of 5mm, he NewMe Fitness Yoga Mat gives you plenty of room to move. It's made of environmentally friendly PVC that's BPA free and phthalate free.

On the mat are an impressive 70 images. The illustrations eliminate the guesswork of yoga, and help you hit everything from tree post to plank pose correctly. Because the material has moisture wicking-making properties, you can also use it during hot yoga sessions. Feel free to take it out on the deck too. This mat is great indoors or out. To wash, simply wipe it down and pat it dry.

Black yoga mat with yoga pose illustrations.
Available in six colors: black, purple, green, orange, blue and pink, so you can grab one that blends with your decor. (Photo: Amazon)

"I am very new to yoga & this yoga mat is extremely helpful while in class so I am not constantly having to stare at the instructors the entire time," raved one of thousands of five-star reviewers. "It also helps outside of class when practicing different yoga poses. It’s is very comfortable without being to heavy!!! I definitely recommend this mat to anyone new to yoga!!!"

Another happy shopper says: "The size of this mat is great. Easy to roll up, adorable and comfortable. Absolutely love all the positions on the mat. It makes practicing yoga so much easier, especially if you don't know what you're doing (like me). It's great for beginners, and actually anyone trying yoga or new positions. Because all you have to do is look at the mat and just move from one position to the next without much thought.... Get this, you won't regret it!"

Easily tackle your New Year's resolutions with a yoga mat that'll guide you through every step and every stretch.

$48 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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