Extra-long yoga mat made of biodegradable, natural rubber
Dense, high-rebound cushion is soft and comfortable
Superior sticky surface adds stability to yoga postures
Free of cadmium, lead, phthalates, and PVC
Measures extra-long 75 x 24 x 0.19 inches
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This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch)
When compared to my standard sized PVC mat, this mat is noticeably different. Both sides have a slightly raised texture that's different from most other mats and both sides have a logo.
Since it's natural rubber, it actually feels a bit like a car tire. Not as hard, but a similar texture, and it really holds you in place. I don't slip at all on this mat during a yoga workout. However, it isn't as soft as a PVC mat. It's better than the floor, but there really isn't very much cushion if you're in a pose that makes your hips or heels dig into the ground.
Overall, I really like it because it makes me feel secure knowing that my feet aren't going to slip out from under me, but I do wish it were a little more springy....
This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch)
I bought this to replace my tattered old mat. I should have looked at all of the reviews before buying, though. First off, it's a gorgeous mat. It's dense and stable on the floor in class. I like the smell of it -- it just smells like rubber to me. Then I started class. . . I sweat quite a bit doing yoga, and the moment the mat started getting wet I lost most grip. I even grabbed the sides of the mat to try to stay stable. When dry the thing is wonderfully stable, but once it's wet you'll tense up trying not to splay apart doing any poses that require traction. I've tried using a yogi toes towel on top, and I've tried both sides, with and without the towel. So far, the best I can do is put the towel on the stickier side and keep the towel as dry as possible. Then, towards the end of a typical class, I'll start losing my grip as moisture seeps through the towel to the mat itself. So my advice is buy something else if you think you're going to get the mat wet at all. As for me, when I have the money, I'll be buying something else. For now, I regret my purchase and will have to live with it....
This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch)
I like this mat and have had a great experience with it in my Yoga class. It sticks like glue to the wood floor and my hands don't slip (I should mention, I sweat pretty good). The only reason I gave this mat a 4 and not a 5 is twofold: 1) the smell is really strong and 2) the colors that are shown online are NOTHING like what you will get.
I have had my mat for a week and it has spent three days outside, it still has an odor which I'm really hoping will fade with time. I was VERY disappointed in the color. It states "earth/red rock" which looks like a faded red and brown on the website. I would describe the color as more of faded, peachy-orange and dark brown. I personally don't care for it, but others have commented on how much they like it.
Overall, this mat is definitely worth the price....
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