![]() It laid flat immediately and "beautifully," without the unpleasant chemical smell that some of the mats we tried emitted. Our tester loved the design and colors, which are "super unique and beautiful." It also held its grip extremely well-even with sweaty hands, we didn't slip thanks to the soft, textured surface. When you're staring at your yoga mat in an extended downward-facing dog, you want something pretty to look at, and this mat delivers. Pros: A stylish look and excellent grip made this feel unique and special.Ĭons: For people who do deeper poses this mat might be a little too thin. So while this mat may have some drawbacks, its softness, portability, and versatility make it a great choice, especially for the price. Lastly, while we thought the soft, cushy surface was great, 12.9mm might just be too thick for those who prefer a thin yoga mat. And we found that when moving between poses you may hear some squeaking sounds from the mat, which might annoy you. The thickness does make it hard to roll this mat out at first- expect some curling along the edges. Some of the other mats we tested had chemical-y smells when we first opened them, but this one did not. tester had plenty of room for her yoga flow. It stood up well to our sweaty practice, even with the extra padding. The light weight plus the included carrying strap - which fits super tightly - makes storing and carrying this mat a cinch. It's also extremely light for how thick it is, clocking in at only two pounds. Our tester notes that the extra cushioning (it's 12.9mm thick!) makes it suitable for yoga as well as higher-impact exercises like HIIT training. If you want one exercise mat that can do it all, this is a great choice. Pros: For those looking to tote a mat to class, this comes with a carrier and is thick.Ĭons: It didn't lay flat at first and squeaked through some moves Lastly, the black side isn't quite as grippy as the print side and is more prone to showing marks.īottom line? If you're an avid yogi, you won't regret spending the extra money on this high-quality mat. It is expensive, but our tester felt it was worth the price. ![]() There's a slight chemical smell when you first open it that does fade over time, but it is annoying, and our tester notes the smell was more noticeable on the black side than the printed side. Our tester also noted the impressive length- for someone who is 6-ft., finding yoga mats that are long enough can be a challenge, and this one left plenty of room to spread out in warrior poses and even lie flat on it and still have space to move comfortably.ĭownsides: The mat measured 7.6 pounds and was resistant to rolling back up on its first few uses, so it's a bit difficult to carry around with you- it's better suited to home use. We also noticed it's very absorbent beads of water or sweat that drip onto it are quickly soaked up, which helps it maintain its excellent grip. The grip holds up even with sweaty hands and feet, so it's a great choice for hot yoga. In testing, the impressive grip on the patterned side helped prevent losing balance or toppling when moving between poses. ![]() At 5mm thick, it feels supportive and soft. For one thing, it's dual-sided - there is a printed side that is, according to our tester, "slightly sticky," and a textured matte black side - so it can handle nearly any type of practice or preference. We found this mat was really made with yogis in mind. Pros: This soft and cushy mat is great for tall people and has an excellent grip even in sweaty flows.Ĭons: It may be too heavy to carry to class and has a bit of an off-gassing smell. Note: We tested an older model of this mat, but this newer version is nearly identical.
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