YOGA DESIGN LAB The Combo Yoga Mat 2-in-1 Mat Towel Eco Luxury Ideal for Hot Yoga Power Bikram

I struggled to find a nice thick mat that I didn’t slip on for my vinyasa practice. I’m moderately sweaty and practice 3-4 times a week. This mat fits the bill! The design is fresh and fun and the micro suede top keeps me from sliding around with a few sprays of water before class. It’s held up well in the year I’ve been using it and is still in fantastic shape. The only downside that I’ve found is that drying it after washing was tricky- I washed in the washing machine as suggested and then laid out to dry, it took several days in the summer for it to be completely dry. Maybe I needed to run it in the spin cycle another time, but it for sure took longer than I thought it would. Read more

I was skeptical this would be worth the money, but I love it. I don't do hot yoga, but sometimes in a flow class my hands / feet can get a little sweaty. Zero problems with slipping using this mat, unlike the more standard foam like ones I've used in the past, and it's also soft / feels nice. It's really pretty, I've gotten a few compliments on it. Definitely would recommend it. Read more

I randomly get the urge to be healthy and exercise, and hot yoga in winter is one of my favorite activities to do when these urges strike. I’ll happily use any excuse to get out of it, so after my last class I realized I didn’t like having to constantly adjust my towel on my mat during class, or having the mat get too slippery if I risk it without a towel. Enter this purchase—what came up when I searched for “best yoga mats for hot yoga.” First, the two cons: It’s a little heavier than you might expect a yoga mat to be—not like a two-handed situation but if you struggle carrying things on your shoulders, definitely take a look at the weight prior to ordering. Second, you will have to bring a towel with you regardless, a lot of studios require you to have a towel so have one with you just in case they put their foot down. Most people listen when you say it’s special for hot yoga, but sometimes their liability insurance is more picky. Now on to the pros (of which there are many): It’s a soft purple design, pretty and not too loud. The mat is made of thick cushion—even these old lady knees can get through a whole class without needing additional padding. Because of creaky/crunchy knees, I got the thicker pad as I’ve had to use several towels in the past to keep it from hurting. It rolls up easily and the strap provided is functional (though not luxurious). The mat is easy to clean, can be rinsed off in the shower if needed, and I haven’t noticed it retains smell at all. FInally, it’s a little spendy. You might have balked at the price, especially given there are many mats available for much cheaper. But, if this mat is going to be the difference between working out or not, for me its worth the cost. Read more

I love the look and feel of this mat. I do “warm” yoga (at a hot yoga place) and I sweat A LOT. I always feel secure using this mat, it does a great job soaking up my sweat. It never feels slippery. Some parts of the mat are slightly textured which I think is nice for added grip. I recently discovered that it also glows! (See pic) which is some added fun. I get a lot of compliments on my mat and overall I’m happy with my purchase. My only negative would be that it gets stinky…after wiping down at the end of class with cleaner I’ve learned that I need to take it home and unroll it to let it air out since it holds so much moisture. Even doing that it sometimes smells a little but maybe I just need to get another cleaner or something. Read more

I love this mat. It is really cool that it glows in the dark. I like using the markings to make sure my position is correct. I do have to spray it with water so I don’t slip in hot yoga. Only thing I would like to change about the mat is the length…it’s 70” and I want it to be 72” and this mat is heavy!! I can handle it but a little lighter would be ideal. Yes there is a rubber smell but goes away after a while. Read more

I have clocked in just over 500 hours on this mat since purchasing it 2 years ago. I am leaving a review this much later because it haunts me that I haven’t said anything yet depite being grateful for it every single day! The grip is PHENOMENAL- sweaty or not I have never once felt like I was going to slip out of a pose and having such a dependable surface let’s me focus completely on my practice. I also know this is probably a personal preference- but this lays perfectly flat always. No matter how tightly I roll it up- when I roll it out there is never a lifted edge or corner to kick at and it is such a beautiful thing. I recommend this to everyone and while this thing is so durable I feel it might last my lifetime- when it does start to wear down I will be purchasing again. Read more

Mat is beautiful and soft, but after 5 months, I find that my back foot still frequently slips a couple of inches when I transition between poses. As others stated, the rubber smell is very strong for a few months as well. I didn't think that would bother me, but it was pretty bad. Read more

I got this for my wife, she has had many mats, she said by far this is her favorite! No slipping while holding poses and great quality Read more