24" x 68" sticky mat
72" woven cotton strap with buckle
Two firm foam blocks 3"x6"x9"
Nylon tote bag with shoulder strap
Yoga instruction wall chart
Valeo's Yoga Kit is a sturdy yet lightweight portable kit for easy carrying and compact storage. The kit contains a 24 inch wide by 68 inch long sticky mat, a 72 inch woven cotton strap with a buckle, two firm foam blocks, a nylon tote bag with shoulder strap, and an instructional yoga wall chart. Ideal for beginners getting started or intermediate yoga enthusiasts, this kit has everything you need for using at the gym, yoga studio, or at home. About Valeo
Valeo introduced its very first product--the original Classic Belt--in 1988. Today, the company builds on that solid reputation by continuing to develop and deliver products of uncompromising quality and value. Valeo offers an extensive line of both fitness and workplace safety accessories to help you perform your best. From back supports to jump ropes, Valeo is your source for all of your wellness needs.
This review is from: Valeo Yoga Kit
For just over 20 bucks you get everything you need for yoga. I was afraid this cheaper kit (compared to other brands) would arrive and be all, well, cheap and crappy, but I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this package. The mat is nice, sufficiently thick and sticky; the strap seems sturdy, and the blocks are nice and soft but firm. The material that the carrying bag is made out of does seem a bit thin, but still very useable, and hey all this for barely over 20 bucks, the bag is really just an extra in my eyes. If you are looking for an inexpensive but very functional kit to begin yoga, this kit is it.
UPDATE: Over a year later, this kit is still going strong, no problems whatsoever from anything. I use it regularly and it is holding up very well. Very pleased with this purchase....
This review is from: Valeo Yoga Kit
I was looking for a simple yoga mat which I could also use as an exercise mat - to do some abs.
Never had any intention to go for a 'yoga kit' - until I saw Valeo which was avaiable for $17 including a carry bag, strap and two blocks - which is the same as buying a mat alone in some brands. The product reached me on time (shipped by workoutsupplies) and I have used it a couple of times since them - both for simple yoga and also for abs.
Never had any problems with it, it is non slippery, light weight and easy to carry.
The yoga chart given with the kit is rudimentary. You might want to spend a few dollars and get a yoga video of your choice.
Overall, would I buy this product again ? Definitely Yes.
Update 2/10/2011:
4 + Years on - still going strong ! No signs of wear & tear, still sticky and resistive. Washed it a few times with soap water to take out all the dripping sweat from yoga practice. Still doing good....
This review is from: Valeo Yoga Kit
I decided to take up yoga and really knew nothing about what I needed, except that I needed a mat. I bought this after looking at a few other offerings. I've used it for about 3 months now and this is my review.
When I first took the mat to class I found it to be a little slippery. My instructor said that this is common with new mats and suggested I soak it in a soapy water filled bathtub overnight. She said that they sometimes have a coating on them from the manufacturing process. I actually put it in my side loading clothes washer and used the "hand wash" cycle. (don't try this in a top loader, it will probably destroy the mat). The washer did the trick and the slipperiness went away. The mat is thin, but not thinner than most others I see in class. When we do poses that require us to put pressure on the knees, sometime I put a towel under my knee. The matt itself doesn't provide a lot cushion. However, I read that thicker mats can make it more difficult to balance on, for example when you are doing one-legged poses.
The blocks are very light and work well. If you are just starting out in yoga, and not very flexible, you really want to have blocks. Invest in a set if you do not buy a "kit" like this. They allow you to do some poses that you might not be able to do otherwise.
I haven't used the strap yet, but I'm not sure how much you can say about a simple strap. I'm sure it works.
The case (bag) can hold the mat and both blocks. However the material is very thin. After a couple of weeks, the stitching started to separate on mine. I need to either re-sew it before it completely comes apart or buy a sturdier one.
Overall, other than the problems with the case, I'm satisfied with my purchase. It has everything you need to start out in yoga, at a very reasonable price.
UPDATE - When my bag stitching started to rip I thought that I had must received a poorly made one. However, my daughter bought the same set, and the stitching on her bag is starting to come apart as well, after a couple of weeks of use. While I still think the mat and blocks are OK, the bag, in my opinion, is poorly made. I have change my rating from 4 stars to 2 based on the issues we had with the bag.
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