Manduka PRO Yoga Mat - 6mm | Lifetime Durability | Hygienic Construction | Premium Studio Quality | Teacher ApprovedOEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

This is a thick mat and a little on the heavier side. Very little slipping, and no unpleasant smell. I love the color, and even though it’s heavier than I’d like; it makes up for it in functionality and performance. Lays flat on first use, easy to clean, and an all around great mat! Worth the investment!

Fantastic yoga mat. I’ve been using it for a couple months and the support really helps me hold poses longer. It was slippery at first but broke in after about a month of daily use. A little heavy, but totally worth it for the durability and support. The extra length is very nice as well.

I Love this mat! I am a relative newbie in yoga, have been sporadically going to YMCA yoga classes for a little over a year. I started out by just using the mats at the Y. Then I decided that I would get my own mat... I didn't really want to use the same mat that lots of other people have been using; wasn't too sure how often they are cleaned or the health of previous users of the mats.Well... I got a yoga mat in the $20 range. Thin and my hands slipped in Down Facing Dog. Moved up to a mat in the $30 range and used both mats during practice. No problems with the thickness of the combined mats stacked together (comfort of knees in poses that require you to be on all fours), but still a little problem with slipping hands. And standing balance poses were a little more difficult since the two mats together were a little "spongy" and my balance is not that great that I needed the extra "added benefit" of a less stable surface to balance on!I noticed that all my instructors use Manduka mats... Hmmmm, wonder if the mats are worth the (lots) extra money they cost??? Asked a couple of my instructors, and they all said emphatically "YES!" Sooooo.... Decided to give the $$$ mat a try. I mean, after all, I spend well over $100 for running shoes... and stability and comfort in my yoga mat is also important!Well, I have to say, the instructors are right! I LOVE this mat. My hands do NOT slip in Down Dog, even toward the end of a strenuous yoga workout when I am a little "damp". (I sweat like a well lathered horse after a hard run...). The mat is comfortable in all of the poses that I have done; no issues with knees on the hard surfaces of the gym floor. Standing balance poses have become a little easier; the firmness of the Manduka mat provides stability that I was just not getting with less expensive options.The mat itself is obviously of better material than my previous less expensive mats. Firmer, heavier, less slippery. I have seen some reviews that say it is TOO heavy... not a problem. If you are doing plank position, and you are complaining about the weight of this mat, then something does not equate!I like the fact that the mat has a lifetime guarantee. One of my main instructors has used her mat for over 4 years; and she teaches classes 2 hours a day on average ... every day (or maybe more...). Her mat is still in perfect condition. She said that she went through 2 mats a year before moving up to the Manduka... So is it really more expensive than the cheaper mats??? Maybe not!!!I got the extra long Manduka mat. I am not tall (5'9") but I like to stay on the mat and not on the floor - shorter mats have me hanging off the ends on some poses with the normal sized mats. The longer mat is perfect!If you are new to Yoga, give yoga a try using the studio mats at the class before buying a Manduka (they are expensive).If you like Yoga and want to continue... BUY A MANDUKA MAT!!! You will not be sorry!

Huge fan of this mat. I got the 85" inch and the extra length is well worth it. Very stable, well constructed, plenty of cusion for a large male, and easy to clean/maintain. Like many, I found it to be slick when new, so I took an unconventional approach that has worked excellent for me.How I made it sticky (this WILL void the warranty though):1: Get a green abrasive pad, like what you would use for dishes2: Get some AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend (I used Comet because thats what I had on hand)3: A small bucket of water4: Apply a little bit of AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend onto the yoga mat5: Dip the abrasive pad into the water and splash a little water on the yoga mat6: Gently scrub the entire yoga mat with the abrasive pad, water, and AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend, it will suds up a bit which is normal.7: When done, rinse very well with fresh water - it takes multiple rinses, so be thorough.8: Wipe dry, and then let it fully air drySome notes/tips (important):1: Less is more. Don't go crazy with the AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend. Start small, and after the first round, if you feel it needs a little more, then do so.2: When scrubbing, go gently. Don't bear down super hard or put in a ton of elbow grease. Use a little pressure. The point here is to remove any coating and gently scuff the surface, NOT remove material. Again, if it needs a little more, you can go back for another round.That's about it. Once I did this, rinsed it, wiped it down and let it thoroughly dry, my mat was perfect. I've been using it regularly for the past few months and it continues to feel plenty grippy. I have the black mat, and it still looks/feels like new too, no signs of degradation or anything like that. This worked for me, but just remember to go gently, don't overdo it, and this WILL void the warranty. I didn't care about warranty because its very well build and I can tell this will last me a very, very long time. If the time does come for a new one, I'll definately be doing this procedure again.