Excellent And Ethical - Extra Thick Yoga Mat Critique
It's great for daily practice and to take to the gym. It's heavy, but it's worth the extra weight.
I have been regularly practicing vinyasa and ashtanga yoga for 10+ years. My old mat wore out, and I decided to save money and break out this mat that my husband previously bought for himself & rarely used.
It is very thick, which makes it much more comfortable than thinner mats. It is also very sturdy, which makes it a lot better for balancing poses than the typical squishier yoga mats. It is heavy, but I don't mind toting it to class as long as I'm driving. I did walk around NYC at a yoga training with this thing in my backpack -- BAD IDEA!
Especially if you're sweating - it turns into a skating rink. I use a towel, but even one drop of sweat can do the trick. This mat protects your toes and spine and knees and hands from the hardness of the floor underneath it. Plus, it will stay in place.
I also bruise my knees easily and this mat cushions my knees just fine! Practicing yoga one or two times a day on hard wood floors on thinner mats causes my knees to hurt in some postures.
The mat is thicker, heavier and responsive to the body. Your feet feel both cradled and supported, while at the same time being firm enough to balance upon. I did not think that I should invest in such an expensive mat with my limited ability, but it has made a big difference. The thick padding helps my bones a lot (I am on Medicare) and I do not slip as much so my practice has been better as a result.
It gives just the right amount - enough to be extremely comfortable but not too much avoiding slippage. It's a little more money than others but it will last.
Consider schlepping as part of the whole experience of a yoga session and perhaps you'll be able to overcome the feeling that you're hauling a Promethean burden. But step onto the mat and you'll immediately feel grounded and stable. I have not tried the mat since I tried the sea salt treatment....we shall see. However, amazon quickly shipped the product to me...I believe I received it within 2 days!
Also, I do not slide on it. I got this mat quick with super saver shipping. It's comfortable for all the floor work, and stable for all the standing and inversions asansa. I have tight hamstrings. My husband and I have used this mat for several months, and I am really impressed! It is excellent!
I have been regularly practicing vinyasa and ashtanga yoga for 10+ years. My old mat wore out, and I decided to save money and break out this mat that my husband previously bought for himself & rarely used.
It is very thick, which makes it much more comfortable than thinner mats. It is also very sturdy, which makes it a lot better for balancing poses than the typical squishier yoga mats. It is heavy, but I don't mind toting it to class as long as I'm driving. I did walk around NYC at a yoga training with this thing in my backpack -- BAD IDEA!
Especially if you're sweating - it turns into a skating rink. I use a towel, but even one drop of sweat can do the trick. This mat protects your toes and spine and knees and hands from the hardness of the floor underneath it. Plus, it will stay in place.
I also bruise my knees easily and this mat cushions my knees just fine! Practicing yoga one or two times a day on hard wood floors on thinner mats causes my knees to hurt in some postures.
The mat is thicker, heavier and responsive to the body. Your feet feel both cradled and supported, while at the same time being firm enough to balance upon. I did not think that I should invest in such an expensive mat with my limited ability, but it has made a big difference. The thick padding helps my bones a lot (I am on Medicare) and I do not slip as much so my practice has been better as a result.
It gives just the right amount - enough to be extremely comfortable but not too much avoiding slippage. It's a little more money than others but it will last.
Consider schlepping as part of the whole experience of a yoga session and perhaps you'll be able to overcome the feeling that you're hauling a Promethean burden. But step onto the mat and you'll immediately feel grounded and stable. I have not tried the mat since I tried the sea salt treatment....we shall see. However, amazon quickly shipped the product to me...I believe I received it within 2 days!
Also, I do not slide on it. I got this mat quick with super saver shipping. It's comfortable for all the floor work, and stable for all the standing and inversions asansa. I have tight hamstrings. My husband and I have used this mat for several months, and I am really impressed! It is excellent!