Heathyoga Eco Friendly Non Slip Yoga Mat, Body Alignment System, SGS Certified TPE Material – Textured Non Slip Surface and Optimal Cushioning,72″x 26″ Thickness 1/4″ by Heathyoga

This is my first yoga mat upgrade, and I am so happy I purchased it! My first yoga mat was a simple, very thin, cheap yoga mat. I was very new to the world of yoga and not sure how long I would stay engaged with it. Turns out, I loved it, and after two years, I purchased this one. The thickness and comfort was the very first thing I noticed. I had no idea how much of a difference a thicker mat like this could make. Yoga has never been more comfortable! The material feels a lot like those ‘foam puzzle piece mats that kids play with,’ so I do slide a little bit when I sweat, but the grip on the bottom side is a lot like a shoe pattern, so the mat itself is nonslip in that aspect. The guides on the mat are so helpful and keep me mindful when I start to drift too far forward or behind the mat. I know the color isn’t important, but they really are beautiful! Do be sure to wash your mat down with a wet wash cloth; I didn’t wash mine down right away because I was so excited, and my sensitive skin broke out due to whatever the material is treated with. I would definitely recommend this mat to anyone progressing to their next level of yoga, who want comfort and durability, at a great price! I did lots of research before I purchased this, and after using it for a couple months, I would definitely buy it again, but I don’t think I’ll need to because it is very well made and I can tell it will last me a long time!

Es un excelente producto. De gran agarre y muy bonita. Y la cuerda para llevarla es ideal y fácil de poner y quitar. Me ha encantado.

I wanted to treat myself to a new yoga mat as I’ve increased my practice and my mat is leaving bits behind everywhere I go.

This mat has far superior grip than my old ‘sticky’ mat, being 6mm it is super spongy so I no longer double up.

The markings are a great help for self alignment, bringing awareness to your practice.

This mat is also stated as eco friendly which is always a good thing.

I purchased the turquoise colour which is nice and vibrant, was a tough call as I like all the others too.

I hope it wears well.

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I have used this at three different classes now; wood, tile and painted floors and it is super grippy and spongy on all.

I haven’t yet tried folding it over for inversions, we’ll have to see if it stays, as it likes being out flat since it’s so thick.

I am a yoga teacher, and enthusiastic practicer, who got into yoga initially to recover from and then avoid further injuries for my rowing/sculling. I am now teaching a yoga for rowers course in France, and absolutely love these mats. I used one this morning, before getting a prod email to write this review, and had been thinking how pleased I had been with it, despite a scuff mark or two…

They hardly smell (really really important for me not to have a stinky mat!); they do not slip when I am sweating and press quickly into the bridge (I have often slipped doing this or some other move on other makes of mats… I have yet to slip on the Heatyoga one & this gives me greater confidence during practice), and I love the reference points (great for becoming more aware of alignment and progress in practice). They are soft so when I fall (while doing a handstand or headstand variation) I have a cushioned/soft landing – well tested this morning, where I fell due to over-exuberancy in both … this being tried & tested also gives me confidence to stretch further … myself/my practice!!).

I liked the mat so much, I bought another set for a group of people coming for classes (& shall get even more if I ever have bigger classes, or just to replace these when I wear them out!!) and far prefer them to all the other mats I have tried/have/bought (even compared with far more expensive ones). I like the bright turquoise colour/color one I originally just bought because it was cheaper, but really like it. It is one of a small number of things I shall be taking to India on my advanced teacher training at the start of next year. Can not recommend these enough. Good value. Great mats (oh & I have got absolutely nothing for saying this… this is honest & absolutely my feelings/thoughts. Enjoy your yoga & practice!!! :-)) E A Boileau, Bergerac, France & just posting my first yoga video of me doing a headstand (just while writing this review) & did not fall this time, but perhaps that is because I was not as … exuberant as earlier in the day when the dawn chorus was in full blast & I had not just had a big lunch!

I was really excited to receive my new yoga mat! I noticed a slight smell when unwrapping but not so much that it was a huge deal. I loved the color and design with the center line for balancing. The reason I gave 3 stars was simply because I couldn’t gain much traction during poses. My hands were slowly slipping so I had to keep readjusting during poses (downward dog). The mat is otherwise very comfy and appears to be made well. This is only my 2nd time purchasing a mat. The first seemed to slip somewhat as well. I was just hoping this one would have been better at not slipping. Hope this review helps! Ps. There is no slip where contact is made with attire, just hands.
As a follow up, customer service reached out to me to address my concerns, even so far as to ship a free yoga towel to cover my mat. I haven’t tried the towel yet which fits over the mat like a pillow case but I’m willing to give that a try as well. Overall, I’m giving the mat 4 stars because of the size and thickness, also 5 stars for customer service! Tx Heathyoga