What Size Yoga Mat If You're Tall? A Height Chart
Pick a mat about 1 foot longer than your height so you can lie down with arms overhead. Under 6 feet, that's 7'. Over 6 feet, 9' x 6'. Full chart inside.
Short answer: if you're tall, pick a yoga mat at least 1 foot longer than your height, so you can lie down with room to spare at both ends. Under 6 feet tall, that means a 7' mat. Over 6 feet, go 9' x 6' for yoga, or 8' x 4' and up for workouts in shoes. A standard 68" x 24" mat is too short and too narrow for most tall people.
Key takeaways
- Length rule: your height plus about 1 foot.
- Width matters too: wide-legged poses and arm sweeps need far more than 24".
- Standing poses fit almost anywhere. Lying poses with arms overhead decide the length.
- Between two sizes? Go bigger.
Yoga mat length by height
| Your height | Comfortable length | Yoga Mat | Exercise Mat (for shoes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5'0" | 6' | 6' x 4' | 6' x 4' |
| 5'1" to 6'0" | 7' | 7' x 5' | 7' x 4' or 7' x 5' |
| 6'1" to 6'6" | 8' or more | 9' x 6' | 8' x 4', 9' x 6' or 10' x 4' |
| Over 6'6" | 9' or more | 9' x 6' or 12' x 6' | 9' x 6', 10' x 4' or 12' x 6' |
The extra foot gives you room above your head and below your feet in savasana, supine stretches, and core work. For full overhead reaches lying down, go a size longer. Plenty of people under 6 feet do standing and seated work on a 6' x 4' mat happily; the extra length matters when you lie back.
“Being 6'2", I only wish I had opted for the 7' long mat instead of the 6' Matt I purchased.”
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Don't forget width
Your arm span is roughly equal to your height. A tall person in warrior II, triangle, or a wide-legged forward fold needs 4 to 5 feet of width, and arm sweeps in sun salutations reach past any 24" mat. Our mats start at 4 feet wide; the 7' x 5' and the 9' x 6' and up give you room to move without watching the edges.
“I'm 6'2" with 37.5" sleeve length and leg length to match so finding quality products that match my length is difficult. This mat works”
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Yoga mat or exercise mat?
- Barefoot yoga, pilates, stretching: our Yoga Mat, 8mm with a softer, sticky surface. 5 sizes: 6' x 4', 7' x 5', 9' x 6', 12' x 6', 15' x 6'.
- Workouts in shoes, weights, jumping: our Exercise Mat, 1/4" (6mm) high-density (8mm on the 7' x 4'). 8 sizes, including the long 7' x 4', 8' x 4', and 10' x 4' that suit tall people in narrow rooms.
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FAQ
What size yoga mat for a 6 foot person?
A 7' long mat is the comfortable minimum. Our 7' x 5' Yoga Mat gives you length and width; at 6'1" and up, step to 9' x 6'.
Is a standard yoga mat long enough for a tall person?
Usually not. A standard mat is 68" (5' 8") long. Anyone taller than that hangs off the ends lying down.
Do tall people need a wider mat?
Yes. Arm span tracks height, so wide stances and arm sweeps need 4 feet of width or more.
Can tall men use a 6' x 4' mat?
For standing and seated work, yes. For lying poses with arms overhead, a 7' or longer mat is far more comfortable. Our mats are up to 8x the size of a standard yoga mat. See What Size Exercise Mat Do You Need?
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