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
I LOVE THIS MAT! I have had many a yoga mat in my life. I have several that while beautiful, i slip and slide all over the place. Not with this mat. The more you sweat the better you stick. It’s beautiful to look at, feels nice to the touch and the little touches ( center alignment line ) really help. I may buy another for my bedroom. I hope they develop a travel version Read more
As an certified instructor I am pretty selective about my mat. I’ve had Lululemon & Manduka and practiced and taught with them for many years. When I went looking for a replacement mat with the same size and quality of what I was used to, well, it was not so easy. I researched and was thrilled to find this superstar. It is everything and more than what I was using previously. Highly recommended! Read more
Nice mat quality, pretty color, long, and sticky bottom. But thin and too narrow for me. Wouldn’t buy again at that price Read more
Good practice requires good mat. I didn’t realize it until I tried this one. I recommend it! Mat perfect for coupling, and color, everything is perfect. The bag is a very nice bonus! Read more
I have spent 30+ years dealing with mats that are either somewhat or quite slippery. Having your hands slip in downward dog is really quite annoying.I was determined to find one that was not at all slippery and am thrilled to say that I have found it! This mat is heavier than most, but is definitely NON-SLIP, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you're looking for a non-skid mat, look no further! Read more
Overall very happy with the mat. However, I debated returning it because it was MUCH heavier than advertised. The label in the box says the weight is 6lb but it was more like 12+lb. I've made peace with it as a home practice mat as that's what I do most of the time. But would have rated this a 5star if it was lighter and more portable. Read more
I’ve had this mat for several weeks now and I love it! I don’t do hot yoga with it tend to have sweaty palms and this mat is sticky enough to keep me in my positions. It’s not a cushy mat but that’s good for me. I also get a lot of compliments on it cause it’s a nice looking mat. Read more
