Cork yoga mat exercises
13 moves for the cork yoga mat, each with step-by-step how-tos.
Maintenance & Storage
- Unroll on flat surfaceLay the mat on a clean, flat floor away from sharp objects. Ensure the textured side faces up.
- Position yourselfStand at the top centre of the mat. Use alignment guides (if present) to centre your practice.
- Secure with strap after useRoll mat tightly from one end, secure with carrying strap, and store upright in a dry place.
Pro tip Place a towel on the mat during hot yoga sessions for extra grip.
Exercises
100 Abdomen ExerciseClassic Pilates hundred on the yoga mat with controlled arm pumps and steady breathing.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat
Bicycle Crunches with Weighted Ankle/Wrist BandsBicycle crunch on the yoga mat with weighted bands on the ankles.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Ankle and wrist weights
Bird Dog with Weighted Wrist Bands and Knee PadsBird dog on all fours with wrist weights and knee pads for support.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Knee support pad, Ankle and wrist weights, Short loop resistance bands, pack of 3
Clam Shells with Resistance BandsSide-lying clam shell with the band above the knees to target the outer glutes.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Fabric resistance bands, pack of 3, Short loop resistance bands, pack of 3
Dead Bug with Weighted Wrist BandsDead bug on the yoga mat with weighted wrist bands, extending opposite arm and leg.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Ankle and wrist weights
Donkey Kicks with Resistance Bands & Knee PadsAll-fours glute kickback with a band above the knees and knee pads for support.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Fabric resistance bands, pack of 3, Knee support pad, Short loop resistance bands, pack of 3
Glute Bridge with Resistance BandsLie on the mat with a band above the knees. Drive through the heels and squeeze the glutes at the top.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Fabric resistance bands, pack of 3, Short loop resistance bands, pack of 3
Leg RaisesLying leg raises on the yoga mat with the lower back pressed into the floor.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat
Normal PlankHigh or forearm plank on the yoga mat. Keep a straight line from head to heels.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat
Normal Plank In and Out with Resistance BandsHigh plank with a short loop band above the ankles, stepping the feet out and in.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat, Short loop resistance bands, pack of 3
Roll-UpsPilates roll-up on the yoga mat, articulating the spine one vertebra at a time.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat
Side PlanksSide plank hold on the yoga mat to strengthen the obliques and shoulders.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat
Toe TapsTabletop toe taps on the yoga mat to train core stability.Cork yoga mat, Suede yoga mat