The ultimate eco-friendly yoga mat. Gaia Guy's cork yoga mat is designed to support you & the planet. Improve your yoga practice at any level! This all natural cork yoga mat can enhance your enjoyment and progress during all types of yoga from Ashtanga to Vinyasa and everything in between. 100% Non-Toxic, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, Natural, and 100% Stylish!Did you know that the cork forests where the cork comes from help prevent soil erosion? These forests also increase the absorption of rainfall and act as a barrier to desertification. EVA or TPE (plastic) yoga mats aren't even in this category of eco-friendliness. One other fun fact is that the process of harvesting cork actually encourages the tree to store even more carbon which it utilizes to make more bark. You could say that by practicing yoga with Gaia Guy cork yoga mat you are doing as much for your back bends as you are for making sure we all don't end. Thank you!. The preferred choice for newbies, yogis and yoga studios. The sturdiness and natural traction (even better when wet!) of cork on your hands and feet make it one of the best and safest materials you can use and use confidently. Caring for your Gaia Guy Cork Yoga Mat: After your practice simply let it air and dry flat. At times getting some sunshine will be enough for daily care. If body oils accumulate try a vinegar, water and essential oil diy mat cleaner. If there are some dirt/soil spots (sure you can take it outside!) then wipe the spot with a clean cloth and a little organic soap and water. Use a damp cloth to get rid of any soap and lay flat to dry completely.
C**N
Just fantastic. But a few things you should know...
So, here's the deal. I had a little Xmas money to spend on myself, and I'd been craving new yoga/pilates equipment for a while, so I splurged. Got both the cork mats (regular and travel) plus a set of the cork yoga blocks from Gaia Guy. And I love, love, LOVE them all.But (heck, you knew there had to be a "but," right?) there are a few things you might want to know about them before you buy them. So here goes:(Disclaimer, I'm composing this review on the "Travel Cork Yoga Mat + Natural Rubber - 72" x ..." page, but in the interest of laziness I intend to copy and paste it into the other product pages as well. So forgive me if you're reading all this for the second or even third time!)Here's the first thing you need to know: Cork is heavy. So is rubber. So you may find yourself surprised (I was) at the difference it makes to sling one of these babies over your shoulder, compared to what you're used to in a traditional mat. If you've got neck or back issues and need to cart your mat around with you all day (as opposed to home-car-gym and back again), that could be a factor. In that case, I'd opt for the Travel Mat, which is sufficiently padded, comfy, non-slip, and sturdy enough for any indoor practice, I should think. (And it, like the regular mat, is 72" in length, longer than your standard commercial mat -- the only thing that makes it "travel"-able is that the rubber padding is a bit thinner -- but by no means "thin"! -- than the backing on the regular mat).The "regular" (i.e., not Travel) mat is HEAVY. And THICK. Which makes it ideal for the beach, or gravel, or uneven grassy areas, and the like. Also, if you have a dedicated space for exercise/yoga practice, and you like to leave your mat out and on view, this is a solid, thick, good-looking piece of equipment. It could easily replace any other exercise mat you might have in your home gym.The blocks, likewise, are solid, heavy, and attractive. After a little initial uncertainty, I've decided I like their weight. They tip less easily, stay in place better under pressure, and grip the cork mat surface nicely. Plus there's the aesthetic pleasure of having your blocks match your mat. It's umami of the mind or something.A couple more things:The mats roll up amazingly easily! It's so simple to get them to roll up evenly, without the sticky-outy ends you sometimes get. I have no idea why this is. Probably related to their heft.Also, the organic cotton yoga mat sling is pretty darn cool, too. Fully, quickly, easily adjustable, so you can carry any mat using it, or (wait for it!) even use it to carry your blocks!Finally: Service. The Amazon web site offered me a free mat sling with one of my mats, but not with the other. Didn't matter to me, since I didn't plan to carry two mats at the same time, anyway. (Of course I hadn't yet realized how imperative it would soon become for me to be able to carry my blocks, too...)Gaia Guy to the rescue! I received an email asking if I'd like an additional sling at no charge. Unfortunately, I didn't actually notice the email until after my order had already shipped, and I wrote back saying thanks, but it's too late now, enjoy your holiday, yadda yadda. Oh well, c'est la vie, and all that.But Gaia Guy sent me one anyway! (Thank goodness, because now I have no idea how I'd live without them both!)Thank you, GG!
D**B
Great mat --- very sticky when wet!
This is the only mat I've ever found that has a good grip when I sweat a lot in my hot yoga classes.I also like that it is thin and lightweight with just the right amount of cushion.Great mat!
P**C
Exactly what I was looking for ...
This product was very neatly packaged and came exactly as described. I find the cork surface to be so much more comfortable than having to deal with a yoga towel. I am a beginner and even the smallest of distractions can make the practice more challenging, so this is a terrific help. Thank you Gaia Guy ... I'm happy to recommend your product to my friends.
B**N
Five Stars
Great mat really takes the daily ashtanga practice and holds up🏼
J**C
Five Stars
Highly absorbent and keeps me from slipping!
Y**I
This is the best mat for sweaty hot yoga
This is the best mat for sweaty hot yoga! I have tried Jade, Manduka, and several others, but so far, the cork has been the grippiest surface when wet.
A**R
Great mat
Love my cork mat. It stays in place during my hot yoga class.
A**L
Best yoga mat EVER :-)
Best yoga mat EVER :-) Slip resistant, natural, just right :-)
S**K
Poor quality, didn’t even last 1 use
1 session of hot yoga and already came apart in several places, the cork and rubber mat literally separated instantly
J**H
Five Stars
I love the Gaia Guy travel cork mat!! I use it everyday, not just for traveling.
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