Description
- LIGHTWEIGHT YOGA MAT: These durable, yet extremely lightweight exercise yoga mats give you just the right amount of cushioning your joints need during any yoga or fitness routine
- STICKY NON-SLIP TEXTURE: Yoga mat features a textured sticky non-slip surface for excellent traction and superior grip and a stylish design to keep you motivated and focused
- NON-TOXIC & 6P FREE – PVC yoga mat is a healthier choice for you and the planet and free of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DNOP (Note: For best results unroll and air out your mat for 2-3 days before use – a harmless odor may be present when unwrapped)
- FREE YOGA CLASS: Yoga mat purchase includes a free bonus downloadable yoga workout to help get you started
- DIMENSIONS: 68-Inch x 24-Inch x 4mm Thick
Jupiter –
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It’s beautiful and durable. It’s thick but the size of it is closer to small. It doesn’t slip everywhere while doing poses so that’s great! It does have a weird factory smell but other than that I definitely recommend!
Yasmin –
Es muy bonito y cómodo para hacer mi práctica de yoga.
Petunias75 –
le tapis que j’ai reçu est très sale
OVR Guy –
Summary:
This is a basic PVC yoga mat that is suitable for home or studio use. It is available in various colors, lovely design, lightweight, average grip, isn’t sweat proof, signs of wear are inevitable and will appear quickly. Along with the mat you receive a bonus free yoga workout (that you need to download).
I’ve been using this mat for several months before writing this review. I’m practicing yoga 3-5 times a week (Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Power Yoga) and already tried several mats.
The pros:
Relatively affordable – This was the first yoga mat that I purchased for myself. When I began practicing yoga, I didn’t know if I’m going to be consistent. That’s why I preferred to start with something simple and upgrade over time. And among the possible yoga mats that were available (on Amazon in my case), this model of GAIAM yoga mat was one of the least expensive.
Nice colors & prints – There are various combinations of vivid colors & paintings for this mat. I believe most of you will find at least one design that would earn your attention.
Non-toxic & 6P free – According to the Amazon product page, this latex-free mat is free of six of the most harmful phthalates (“…PVC yoga mat is a healthier choice for you and the planet and free of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DNOP”).
I’m not a certified authority to confirm those terms, thus I will have to trust the GAIAM’s promises that this is an environment-friendly mat.
Lightweight – The mat doesn’t weight much and is easy to carry, which makes it suitable for travel.
Doesn’t stink – So far, the mat didn’t catch any sweat odor, which is a good sign.
You get free yoga class – purchasing the GAIAM yoga mat grants you a free bonus downloadable yoga workout to help get you started.
The cons:
Basic mat – eventually, this is a basic yoga and exercise mat. You probably will be able to find similar mats in many stores (on-line & off-line).
In my opinion, what differentiates this mat from others, is the GAIAM brand that is considered a familiar brand, and the lovely designs.
Durability – Most yoga mats eventually show signs of wear and tear. This specific mat lasted quite well in the several months I’ve been using it, but it showed signs of wear after several practices (scratches, the print goes off a slowly). I believe extensive use will cause the print to disappear fast.
Curves on the edges – Even after several months of use, the edges of the mat are still rounded because I roll the mat before/after the practice. Maybe there’s a solution to that, but I’m the kind of user that wants to open-practice-roll back till next practice kind of person. Thus, I prefer a mat with minimum maintenance requirements.
Overall, I think this is an OK mat for beginners. And yet, I believe there are better alternatives though, especially if you’re into Yoga.
Please note I attached to this review photos of my GAIAM yoga mat.
OVR Guy –
Preferred this thin thickness, has good grip on floor, no odor, attractive design, very good value
Cooper Clark –
I’ve recently begun practicing pilates at home, and needed a mat. This one was on sale, so I figured I would give it the old college try. It’s perfect for my needs, and provides the support needed on the hard wood of my living room floor. The design has remained vibrant despite frequent use over the last few months. Highly recommend!
KJ26K –
Well I read that the top factors for choosing a great yoga mat are grip, cushion, material, and weight. My hands slip on this mat, which is awful. When I down dog, my hands are sliding and it is hard to do other movements because there is no stability. It is also very thin, which doesn’t offer much cushion. Not that I did a ton, but doesn’t feel substantial. The material and print is nice, and it is lightweight.
marie –
I needed a compact, lightweight yoga mat with a pretty design.
If you need padding, this isn’t the mat for you. I use special pads (pictured) for my hands and knees so I fine with the thickness of this mat.
I get compliments all the time.
A Seltz –
Product was just as pictured. Bought for gift, was great.
Kelly Fox –
Ya había comprado uno y duran mucho. Recomendables
Retired Doc –
For the price, I’m actually quite surprised by the quality of this mat. I’ve used many different styles and brands over the last twenty years and this one is honestly perfect for my purposes. The design is also very nice, in my opinion.
Cooper Clark –
Very beautiful and I like the thickness and weight of it. Like others have mentioned the smell is a bit overwhelming but I washed down w some dish soap outside a couple times and air dried it and no more smell. Works great!
A. G. –
I like the thickness and size of this mat. Design is not too flashy and the smell went away after leaving it unrolled for half a day.