# Self-Rolling Yoga Mats The Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat Has Amazon Alexa-Style Feature By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-rolling-yoga-mat References: [cosmopolitan](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a23941839/self-rolling-yoga-mat/) & [BackslashFit](http://BackslashFit.com) The Backslash Fit is a smart, self-rolling yoga mat that helps to simplify one's workouts. While a yoga mat is often viewed as an essential part of keeping a good grip while going through a sequence of yoga postures, the Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat boasts its own [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomyx-smart-desk-20) [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordictrack-iselect-adjustable-dumbbells) commands that can be used to guide one through a series of motions. To begin a yoga practice, the self-rolling yoga mat can be clicked into place and when one is ready to step off of the mat, it can be unlocked to roll itself back into an easy-to-carry roll that can also stand on its own. As well as helping to prevent curling [yoga mat edges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-capsule-collection), slipping and sliding, the mat also comes in a size that's four inches longer than standard mat sizes, providing more space for movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Yoga Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart yoga mats with advanced features like voice commands and motion tracking to enhance the yoga experience. - **Self-rolling Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of self-rolling products in various industries to provide convenience and ease of use. - **Extended Mat Sizes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create extended mat sizes in different industries to cater to individuals who require more space for movement or specific activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into fitness equipment to enhance workouts and provide personalized guidance. - **Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design self-rolling products for home goods, such as rugs and mats, to offer convenience and efficient storage solutions. - **Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop extended mat sizes for sports and recreation activities, enabling better performance and movement capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Fitness Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat.md) - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Foldable Fitness Mat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sculpt-society-x-stakt-mat.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Connected Stress Relief Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-mat.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Air-Powered Back Stretching Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homedics-body-flex-mat.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.md)