This travel mat is extra finewhich makes it easy to carry. At just 1.5mm thick, it is very light (1kg) and takes up very little space. It can be rolled up with the carrying strap provided or folded to slip easily into your hand luggage or rucksack.

This clever mat is versatile and suitable for 2 uses:

• Travel mats It's ideal for yoga in the great outdoors or when travelling, for example on the carpet of your hotel room or at a friend's house.
• Yoga mat / towel It can be used to cover a mat loaned to the yoga studio to ensure good hygiene. You'll always feel 'at home' wherever your yoga session takes place. Thanks to its natural rubber underside, it stays in place on the other mat during your practice and doesn't move with you. Even if the mat underneath is slippery, its non-slip surface means you won't slip. Its size is ideal for covering another mat without overhanging it, giving you good stability.

You're wondering why choose a velvet carpet? This material is ideal for people who tend to sweat from their hands and feet. Unlike other types of yoga mat, which tend to be more slippery when you sweat, velvet is highly absorbent. Moisture from perspiration provides a better grip on the microfibre surface.

If you don't sweat much or at all, or have cold hands and feet, but you're still looking for a travel mat or over-mat, here's a little tip on how to use it properly. Before practising, generously wet the surface of the mat with a spray of water. Don't hesitate to repeat this during your yoga session to moisten the surface thoroughly.

This mat is not compatible with practice in socks or slippers, except of course for static styles such as Yin and Restorative yoga. It is, however, ideal for dynamic yoga or hot yoga thanks to its high absorption capacity.

True to its ethical values, Yoga Boutique has designed this mat using eco-friendly materials. The lower part of the mat is made from durable natural rubber, a material that provides a good grip on any surface. The top is made from velour-effect microfibre fabric, which is soft to the touch and absorbent. Free from PVC, silicone and phthalates, this mat is eco-responsible, biodegradable, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.