THE BEST hot yoga mat
This is THE MAT for hot yoga. I’m a guy who sweats very heavily during hot yoga, more than most people in my classes. I’ve tried the Manduka GRP and the Liforme mats, and I found that when those became too saturated with sweat they would lose their grip and become slippery. This cork mat is the complete opposite! I’ve read reviews on other cork mats on other cork mats about slipping when the mat is dry. I had zero issues with grip when the mat was dry, very comparable to the other grippy hot yoga mats I’ve tried. During heavy sweating, the mat only absorbs a small amount of sweat. The rest forms into puddles on the top of the mat. However, even when standing in deep sweat puddles, the grip was even stronger compared to when it was dry. No slipping AT ALL. And I’m talking PUDDLES across the entire mat. I was worried about the thickness at first, as it seems to be a decently thick mat. However, I found that my single-leg balance poses were even more solid than when I used a Liforme mat. And your joints get plenty of support throughout the practice. It does have a very slight smell when first using, but it’s not a harsh or chemical smell. I would assume it’s the smell of fresh cork. It’s easy to wipe down and dries very quickly. This is a top-tier hot yoga mat. Read more
