# Assistive Yoga Mats This Hi-Tech and Smart Yoga Mat is Like Your Own Personal Yoga Guide By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-yoga-mat References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/smartmat-yoga-mat.php) & [smartmat](http://www.smartmat.com/) This smart yoga mat makes it extremely easy to develop a [personal yoga practice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditational-yoga), without the need to attend expensive classes. Yoga is great to practice on your own at home, but if you're seeking help from a video, the practice may not be suited to your particular needs, and sometimes your neck ends up being craned in [awkward positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posture-monitoring-wearable) in order to keep your eyes on the screen. The SmartMat resolves several of these problems, serving as a mat that personally guides you through a practice with voice commands. The mat delivers audio commands through a smartphone or tablet, guided by the [sensors embedded into the mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-workout-companion). This way, the hyper-sensitive mat is able to tell you where to put more or less weight, or slight adjustments that should be made to your position. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Yoga Mats:** Smart yoga mats that provide personalized guidance through voice commands and embedded sensors. - **At-home Yoga Practices:** The rise of at-home yoga practices facilitated by advanced technology, eliminating the need for expensive classes. - **Hyper-sensitive Mats:** Yoga mats equipped with sensors capable of providing real-time feedback and adjustments to improve posture and technique. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fitness and wellness industry through smart yoga mats and personalized at-home practices. - **Sports Technology:** Advancements in sports technology, particularly in yoga, through the development of hyper-sensitive mats and sensor-based yoga accessories. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the growing demand for at-home yoga equipment by offering a variety of smart yoga mats and accessories. ## 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) - [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) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Yoga Inspired Massage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costway-massage-chair.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Vibroacoustic Sleeping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindlax-sleeping-mat.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md)