How to Match a Yoga Pad with Your Liforme Mat
By Liforme | High Performance Yoga Mats & Equipment | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to layer a Liforme yoga pad on your mat for extra cushioning, grip, and portability. Step-by-step guide with common mistakes to avoid.
Quick answer
To match a yoga pad with your Liforme mat, place the pad over the mat's center to align with your hands and feet, ensuring the grip layer faces up. This combination adds cushioning where you need it most without compromising stability.
Why layer a yoga pad on a mat?
Layering a yoga pad on your Liforme mat is useful when you need extra cushioning for sensitive joints or want a dedicated grip zone for hands and feet during poses like Downward Dog. The pad can also serve as a travel-friendly alternative when you can't bring your full-size mat, or as a protective layer over studio mats.
Trade-offs to consider
Adding a pad increases thickness, which may slightly reduce ground feel and balance in standing poses. The pad may shift during dynamic sequences if not properly aligned. For best results, use a pad with a non-slip backing and ensure your mat is clean and dry before layering.
Steps to match your yoga pad with your Liforme mat
- 1. Clean and dry both surfaces: Wipe your Liforme mat with a damp cloth and let it air dry completely. Clean the back of your yoga pad as well. Any dust or moisture can cause slipping between layers. Skipping this step often leads to the pad sliding during practice.
- 2. Position the pad over the mat's center: Place the yoga pad on top of your mat so it aligns with the area where your hands and feet land most often — typically the middle third of the mat. For the Liforme Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad, the scaled-down AlignForMe® design helps you center it visually. If the pad is too far forward or back, your hands may miss the grip zone in poses like Plank.
- 3. Press down firmly to adhere: Use your hands to press the pad onto the mat from the center outward, removing any air pockets. This creates a temporary bond that helps keep the pad in place during your practice. Air bubbles can cause the pad to wrinkle and shift; re-press if you feel movement.
- 4. Test the setup with a few poses: Step onto the mat and try a few Sun Salutations. Notice if the pad stays put and if the extra cushioning feels supportive. Adjust the position if needed before starting your full practice. If the pad moves, check that both surfaces are clean and dry, or try a different placement.
Product facts
- Liforme Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad: The Liforme Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad is travel-friendly, packs up super small, and can be used on its own or layered over other mats for extra cushioning, comfort, stability and grip. This makes it an ideal companion to your Liforme mat when you need portable extra padding or a dedicated grip zone.
Liforme Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad
