Valeo Yoga Mat, Purple

I find this dark plum-colored mat attractive, sticky and a stable source for downward dog poses, upward bow variations, shoulder stands and everything else. It''s long enough for me to keep my entire body on the mat when lying down (I''m 5''4). It''s a good, basic product. The mat didn''t even have a strong "new mat" smell when freshly opened, which was a plus.

My husband uses the mat for more conventional workouts as a base for crunches and push ups. We''ve even used it for tai chi and qi gong.

At a good price point, this product''s usefulness lies in between a light traveling yoga mat and a thick plush one. I found it too big to fold into my suitcase when I took a flight (actually, it could have been squished down to fit, but took up more room than I had to spare). So I do have to travel without a mat when I fly.

On the other hand, the mat is on the thin side when using over a bare, non-carpeted flooring. I have tried some of my friends'' thicker mats, and those are much more comfortable on the heels of the hands in sideways planks and frequent knee-bearing transitions.

In a way, it might be better to have two mats one light, thin one for traveling, and one thick, plush one for home use. I have actually ordered a second mat for my husband that I plan to use when he is not, doubling up on the mats for extra cushy comfort.

However, if you are limited in space or budget, or otherwise only need one good fitness/yoga mat, this mat is a solid choice.

Recommended.

I''m slightly disappointed with this. My hands tend to get sweaty and slip while in certain yoga positions (down dog, etc.), and I had hoped this mat would alleviate that, but it doesn''t. My hands and bare feet slip on this too. I wear weight lifting gloves now to prevent slipping. I still use the mat as it helps to somewhat cushion my body and my lower back, but would not purchase another like it. It may work better on a bare floor than on carpet. There are 2 of these in a local recreation center where I also workout and they are fine there.

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good quality mat, stays firm on the floor, gives good friction when doing Downward facing dog, sun salutations and other hard positions.

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I''ve only used this mat once but I really love it. It stays in place wonderfully and it''s big enough for me to lay down during some stretches and still keep my head on the mat. It doesn''t slip and it''s wide enough too. I would highly suggest it for yoga or pilates, even for sit-ups and exercise at home. I also love the color!

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Though it seems denser than other mats, it doesn''t offer much cushioning. It''s shiny but not sticky, and without that grip my hands are constantly slipping. A disappointment.

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