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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
I'm very happy with the quality of this mat. I wanted a thick mat, and this is it. I can kneel on it or press my elbows into the matt comfortably. The grip is good -- not too rubbery but not slippery either. I can't imagine using a thin (5mm) yoga mat after using this thick mat. It's fairly easy to transport. But being a thick mat, it won't roll up as small as a standard yoga matt, but it does get fairly small. It won't fit in a backpack or purse. You'll need to carry it under your arm. The only issue I have is that it comes unrolled easily. I wrap a belt around it when I need to take it somewhere. The other thing I like is that is rolls out flat. Well, actually, it retains its shape a little, but I flip it so that the ends bend towards the floor, and then I lay on it. But it's heavy enough to flatten itself out after about a minute. Which brings me to my next point, which is that it's heavy. The foam is dense, and there's a lot of it. But this is exactly why I love this mat. I can do all my yoga poses and stretching without hurting my knees or hands or elbows. And the foam is easy to clean. I just wipe it with a damp cloth. The foam is totally water-resistant. So, if you want portability, buy a regular 5mm foam mat. But if you want true comfort, buy this high-quality mat.
Connie McNeill
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
This mat is much firmer than the thick yoga mats I have been using in the past. That is good, so far as I am concerned. It does not slip around on the floor as my others always have. It is stiff enough and big enough that it is sort of hard to roll up, and I wish it had come with something useful for tying it after it is rolled up -- something elastic. But rolling it up is good exercise, so I don't really mine.
Catherine Kendall
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
This extra large and extra thick yoga mat is just what I needed to help me get back into yoga. I’ve gotten so overweight that the gentlest yoga poses were challenging and also painful on my knees and wrists. This mat removes the pain factor which lets me handle the challenging part better. Now I can be more consistent in my practice and that bodes well for my overall health. Best investment I’ve made in a long while! I highly recommend it if you’re currently heavier than your joints are able to handle and you’re determined to maintain a consistent practice.
FitGirlA-TX
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
I ordered this for my home practice of Pilates and stretching. My TPE yoga mat is not adequate for Pilates, as it's too thin (although it is excellent for yoga). At my gym, we use the Balanced Body Extra Thick (5/8") mat for our Pilates & stretching classes. I was going to get the same mat, but I recalled reading that you could use a 1" mat for home practice.In the past, I ordered a Retrospec Solana 1" Yoga Mat, but returned it as I didn't like the feel of the foam and had doubts about it durability. After much searching, I found this mat. I decided on it because it was also wider than traditional mats. I wanted a 1" thickness, but I thought the 0.8" was a nice compromise given the extra width.I received it yesterday, and I couldn't wait to practice last night. It was nicely packaged, and it came with a carrying strap. I did a 30 min mobility session (Cathe's Lift, Move, Restore Functional Pilates Fusion workout). I was in heaven, and I couldn't believe I had waited so long to get a thicker mat! For me, the sense of proprioception was out of this world! For example, in a prone leg lifts were difficult in class (even with a Balanced Body thick mat). However, when I did them on this mat, I was really able to ground my pelvis and engage my glutes. I also noticed that I had a greater sense of my body in space during down dog.I was second guessing my purchase given the relatively high price, but my fears were squelched! I don't regret this purchase at all, and I am looking forward to using for restorative yoga, meditation, mobility, stretching, and Bala Bangle work (barre, Pilates, etc).
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
Nice thick exercise mat
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