Saturday, January 7, 2012

Love It So Much - Natural Yoga Mat Critique

By Carter Alexander


Many of the reviews I read before I bought it complain about slipperiness of new Manduka mats, but I haven't had that problem. The very first time I used it, it was less slippery than the moderately priced mats (Gaiam, etc.) I've always used. The mat does not stretch and give in poses like the warrior poses, and it stays in place. The dense cushioning protects knees and hands but is not so soft that it interferes with balance.

I would recommend this mat to anyone who is serious about yoga practice. This is a great mat for doing yoga. This is the best yoga mat that you could ever buy and is well worth the money. I've tried many, and none give the traction, support and cushioning that you will get with the Manduka Pro. Keep in mind too that after scrubbing a product, what if you realize you want to return it" Buy this mat only if you plan to buy a towel to put over it (to avoid slipping) and are ok with spending the $ on what you could have for much less. Now that I have actually gotten used to this mat, I will never use anything else ever again. I purchased this mat because a friend in my yoga class recommended it and the reviews were great. My other mats moved around. I did slide on the mat the first time I used it in my yoga class so I scrubbed it with distilled vinegar and water, hosed it down and let it dry outside. If I had a longer commute to my yoga class, I would have probably gotten the Pro-Lite which is 3 pounds lighter and just an inch shorter on the side. The best part, my feet and knees are very happy!

If you're just starting yoga, start with a regular mat, but if you're committed, you'll want this product. Best yoga mat I've found on the market.

I would recommend it in a second for any serious or professional yogi. It's a great mat, solid, stable, but didn't fit my needs. My knees need a little TLC and they are so much happier since I have been using this mat. I think this is a great option for at home, but it's a little heavy to be carting to classes on public transportation.

Really felt secure in going into some of the poses; surprising how one subtly holds themselves back when the feeling of traction is missing. A little bit longer of a mat (for the price) would have been nice.

As far as using it, it has an amazing floor support and the mat grips the floor very steadily, either on hardwood or on carpet. The support is nice with excellent thickness.

It's too heavy and bulky for lugging back and forth to classes. Keep this one at home, and bring the lighter weight one for yoga class. Get this mat and you won't be disappointed. After ten years of yoga practice and ten different mats, I have finally found my last mat.




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