# Instructional Yoga Mats This Yoga Natural Rubber Mat Features Numbers to Ensure Optimal Placement By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-rubber-mat References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/yoga-natural-rubber-mat-numbers-yoga-mat/) & [fancy.to](http://fancy.to/zjeim2) The number of consumers practicing yoga has skyrocketed in recent years, which the Yoga Natural Rubber Mat looks to help and enable with a number of innovative features. Aside from being a comfortable mat that's 25% larger than traditional ones, the [yoga mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-capsule-collection) is outfitted with a number system to help new users with foot and hand placement. As consumers seek out ways to incorporate [healthier habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-streaks) into their schedule, products like the Yoga Natural Rubber Mat that enable easy, individual ways to stay active are becoming more popular. Each mat comes bundled with a DVD with detailed information and instructions on the [30 fundamental poses in yoga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga) to help jumpstart training without the need to find a class or group. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rise in Yoga Practice:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop personalized yoga accessories and technology to enhance the yoga experience for individual practitioners. - **Innovative Yoga Mats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create yoga mats with integrated technology, such as sensors or visual aids, to guide users and improve their yoga practice. - **Convenient Home Fitness Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market fitness products that provide convenience and accessibility for individuals to stay active and healthy at home. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that cater to the growing demand for health and wellness practices, such as yoga. - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of technology and smart features in fitness equipment, including yoga mats, to enhance user experience and engagement. - **Home Fitness Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market home fitness solutions that provide convenience and flexibility for individuals seeking to stay active without needing to attend classes or join groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.md) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Intelligent Fitness Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat.md) - [Absorbent Colorful Yoga Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-yoga-towel.md) - [Celebratory Yoga Mat Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-mat.md) - [Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-b-mat.md)