4.7 Stars - YES
So I researched mats extensively before buying this. Have had a jade & a couple mandukas & was hesitant to buy this as there wasn’t that much info in the description(at the time of my purchase) but after looking at SO many ugly mats that *might* work this one caught my eye. High price tag with little info tho? I took the leap, and boy am I glad I did. This thing GRIPS. I wasn’t ever a fan of the smooth finish (one reviewer said she ran her fingers along it & knew it wouldn’t grip so returned it. Her loss there). I’ve used it in Ashtanga, vinyasa, hot flow & hot 26. Perfect amount of cushion & yes it’s kinda heavy but that’s what straps are for. Not so heavy when it’s just on your back & it’s worth the haul. I legit have not slipped on it since I got it. Wet or dry. If anything it is *too* grippy. No problem changing my foot position just I feel I stick to it in the humidity when lying on my back. So I put a mini towel down under my back. But this is legit unparalleled grip. You aren’t gonna fall. The alignment strips are nice if you want that. Why .3 stars less? It takes a long while to dry- usually just hang it overnight (now) but never had to do that with my mandukas. But the grip is FAR superior. The bottom does attract dirt & folding it so the top only touches the top left a crease in the middle. But these are aesthetics. I’m absolutely in love with this mat regardless. I’ve been practicing a decade & I really think this is it. Best mat I’ve ever owned & feels like it’s gonna last a long while. Update: Almost 3 years later the hands and feet have maintained most of their grip the rest is slipping so I’m about ready for a new one. Thinking I’ll just buy in a different color- stick with what works! Read more











