# Self-Rolling Yoga Mats This Yoga Mat Features the Same Technology as a 'Slap' Bracelet By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfroll-yoga-mat References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/this-self-rolling-yoga-mat-harnesses-90s-slap-bracelet-1729280725) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yoyomats/the-worlds-only-self-rolling-fitness-and-yoga-mat) This self-rolling yoga mat uses nostalgic technology to modernize the yoga mat. Yoga mats have a simple function and are used often by yoga connoisseurs -- and now this mat takes away the unorganized nature of the traditional mat. The 'YoYo Mat' features the same benefits of a traditional yoga mat but also uses nostalgic technology to update the design. The YoYo Mat looks and feels the same as a conventional foam yoga mat -- ensuring a similar experience in terms of weight and comfort. The ingeniousness is the metal strips at the end of the mat that make this a self-rolling yoga mat. Just simply lift the mat and the metal strips will cause the mat to roll up like an old 'Snap' bracelet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Technology:** Exploring the use of nostalgic technology in modernizing products, such as self-rolling yoga mats, can create disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries. - **Organizational Design:** Developing products with innovative organizational designs, like self-rolling yoga mats, can revolutionize industries that heavily rely on organization and convenience. - **Convenience Innovation:** Introducing convenient features using innovative mechanisms, as seen in self-rolling yoga mats, has the potential to disrupt industries by providing consumers with enhanced experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment:** The fitness equipment industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating self-rolling technology into various fitness gear, including yoga mats. - **Home Goods:** By integrating self-rolling mechanisms into home goods, such as yoga mats, the home goods industry can offer innovative and space-saving solutions for consumers. - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation by developing self-rolling yoga mats and other portable products that enhance convenience for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Intelligent Fitness Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat.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) - [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) - [Rolling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestyle-wireless-charger.md) - [Celebratory Yoga Mat Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-mat.md)