I do all levels and advanced vinyasa yoga. This mat is thick enough that I don’t feel the wooden floors of the studio digging into me, but also thin enough that I don’t have to worry too much about it potentially affecting my balance.
I have lupus and have issues with my joints, so I wanted something with a little bit of cushion. I couldn’t find anything reasonable, both size/thickness wise and budget wise. I eventually came across this mat and decided to give it a try. I’ve found that it’s done a lot to help make me feel comfortable and to be confident in my posture and footing.
The design is very nice, and even after over a year of regular use, the design is still very visible. I haven’t had any of the mat itself flake or run away and it’s still in one piece. It doesn’t show signs of wear. It’s easy to roll up and carry.
It's great about not stretching while you’re using it for yoga (I’ve had mats in the past where my downward dog would become weird looking push-ups). It’s not going to start slipping across the floor. I don’t find my feet slipping, either, but my hands sometimes do (that might be more user error than the mat as I tend to sweat a lot from my hands).
One downside would be that, because it’s a bit of a thicker mat, if it’s rolled up for too long or left in a hot car, the edge of the mat where you started the roll might curl upwards. I usually place a block or my phone at the edge and it holds it down without a problem and tends to flatten by the end of class.
| Color | Alignment Print (Ink) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaiam |
| Material | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Product Care Instructions | Dry Flat |
| Product Dimensions | 68"L x 24"W x 0.23"Th |
| Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Fit For Life |
| UPC | 018713640154 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018713640154 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.25 x 5.35 x 4.65 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.54 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.68 x 0.94 x 0.24 inches |
| Brand Name | Gaiam |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Model Name | Gaiam Alignment Yoga Mat, 6mm, Ink |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | GA64015 |
| Included Components | Gaiam Alignment Yoga Mat, 6mm, Ink |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Yoga, Pilates |
