Portrait flat view of the Cranes yoga mat — a Japanese-style painting of five red-crowned cranes in walking and preening poses on a golden-ochre ground, one crane bowing at the top with four more below
The Cranes yoga mat laid flat on a grey area rug in a cozy neutral living room — cream sofa, wooden furniture, woven pouf, and a tray with candles and incense nearby; all five red-crowned cranes visible across the golden-ochre surface
Corner of the Cranes yoga mat folded back to reveal the black non-slip underside, with the golden-ochre printed surface and a red-crowned crane visible at the roll
The Cranes yoga mat laid out horizontally — five red-crowned cranes spread across the golden-ochre background: one standing at left, two interacting in the center with wings spread, one ruffling feathers, one bowing low at right
A hand holding the tightly rolled Cranes yoga mat by its black carrying strap against a white wall with dramatic grid-pattern window shadows
The Cranes yoga mat partially unrolled from the right, showing two cranes clearly on the golden-ochre surface — one standing tall at left, two interacting at center — with the black rolled end visible at right
Portrait flat view of the Cranes yoga mat — a Japanese-style painting of five red-crowned cranes in walking and preening poses on a golden-ochre ground, one crane bowing at the top with four more below

Cranes, Yoga Mat

Regular price $85

Our yoga mat features the master art work Cranes by Maruyama Ōkyo (Japan, 1733-1795)

In Japanese culture and art, the crane holds profound symbolic significance, representing longevity, good fortune, and fidelity. In Japanese art, particularly traditional origami (paper folding), the crane holds a special place. This tradition gained prominence after Sadako Sasaki, a young girl affected by the Hiroshima atomic bombing, began folding cranes with the hope of healing. Her story has since become a symbol of peace and resilience.

In yoga, the crane pose, or "bakasana," mimics the bird's poised stance, requiring balance, strength, and focus. The crane's representation in both art and yoga reinforces the cultural threads that weave through Japan, emphasizing harmony, balance, and the pursuit of a meaningful and enduring life.

Get in flow. A yoga mat that provides stability and comfort with anti-slip rubber on the bottom and soft microsuede on top - perfect for hot yoga, so bring on the heat!

• Rubber mat with a microsuede top
• Anti-slip rubber bottom
• Perfect for Hot yoga
• Size: 24″ × 68″ (61 cm × 173 cm)
• Weight: 62 oz. (1.75 kg)
• Mat thickness: 0.12″ (3 mm)

Your yoga mat is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Portrait flat view of the Cranes yoga mat — a Japanese-style painting of five red-crowned cranes in walking and preening poses on a golden-ochre ground, one crane bowing at the top with four more below
Corner of the Cranes yoga mat folded back to reveal the black non-slip underside, with the golden-ochre printed surface and a red-crowned crane visible at the roll
The Cranes yoga mat laid out horizontally — five red-crowned cranes spread across the golden-ochre background: one standing at left, two interacting in the center with wings spread, one ruffling feathers, one bowing low at right
A hand holding the tightly rolled Cranes yoga mat by its black carrying strap against a white wall with dramatic grid-pattern window shadows
The Cranes yoga mat partially unrolled from the right, showing two cranes clearly on the golden-ochre surface — one standing tall at left, two interacting at center — with the black rolled end visible at right