I have been doing yoga for over 10 years and have cycled through my fair share of yoga mats.
I’ve had the expensive Lululemon mats, and although the designs are cool and they are durable, they stain easily, are super heavy to lug around (6+ lbs for the 6 mm ones), and are NOT non-slip (in my opinion, even though they—along with nearly all yoga mats—are marketed as being non-slip). I have never had an issue with staining, weight, or slipping on Gaiam mats.
I actually started yoga with a very inexpensive Gaiam mat, which got the job done but wasn’t thick enough to support during certain poses (like boat pose and others when you are resting on one knee) and it fell apart after using it 1-3x a week for a year (the areas where my hands and feet are placed in downward dog started ripping up and little pieces kept falling off), so I was hesitant to go back to a Gaiam.
This mat, however, is more premium than the one I had before. I love that it is offered in so many different colors and styles. It’s beautiful, lightweight yet thick for excellent support, and sticky enough to hold poses. As for durability, only time will tell, but from other reviews, it seems to hold up well. I may even buy another one for home use if they go on sale for Black Friday 😊😊😊
| 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 |
| Item Weight | 3.26 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Gaiam |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Model Name | Gaiam Alignment Yoga Mat, 6mm, Ink |
| Color | Alignment Print (Ink) |
| Material | Other |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Fit For Life |
| Part Number | GA64015 |
| Included Components | Gaiam Alignment Yoga Mat, 6mm, Ink |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Yoga, Pilates |
