Yoga mats manufacturer Manduka is making big bucks despite the recession. These mats cost $100 each and these fitness freaks aren’t complaining to shell out few extra bucks for the comfort.

Sales in 2009 have been reported to be up by 55 percent. Online shopping is doing the round too, with Amazon.com reporting to have sales go up by 87 percent.

Clearly, Manduka mats are popular must haves if you are planning to join yoga classes. These mats come in different variants and lengths starting at $74 to $ 130.

Yoga practitioners suggest that Manduka mats offer that grip and support to your legs and knees. The cushiony mats make it easy while you switch positions and relieve stress from the joints.

With the recession and the rising unemployment rates, people are looking for options to bust their stress. Yoga training centers have already witnessed 10-15 percent increase in new enrollments. However, the value that yoga provides to ones body and mind is no greater than the amount spend on yoga props. With the lifetime warranty Manduka mats provide, it’s no big deal!

Via:Time