Product Description

Environmentally sensitive, biodegradable, toxin free. Great cushioning and support inthis innovative and earth friendly product.

Product Details

• Color: Sky/Ocean
• Brand: Hugger Mugger
• Model: MA-EE-72-5MM-SKY

Features

• PVC, rubber and latex free.
• Biodegradable, recyclable, toxin free.
• Ideal for yoga, pilates, other floor exercises.
• Lifetime

Customer Reviews

eco-friendly yoga mat - worth the hype
When I set out to buy a new yoga mat, I really wanted something that would hold up under a rigorous 4-days/week yoga "habit" - prior to this I bought the "el cheapo's" at the local store and they were perfectly fine for beginning and gentle pace. But when I joined more rigorous yoga classes, those did not hold up and peeled, and slipped and and and. I am very happy with my purchase. The mat did not have that yucky rubber smell associated with new mats. It did take a couple of weeks to break the mat in and get it to a non-slip state despite washing it first, but now it is fantastic. For those people worried about the slip factor for the initial break in period, a towel worked just fine.
Also, the thickness is great for practicing on hard floors and does not compromise the stability factor.

Great at First, But Not Durable Enough for Regular Use
I really loved this mat at first. Yes, it was a little slick and smelly, as most new mats are, but after scrubbing with vinegar solution and letting it sit for a few days, the smell and residue were gone. The mat is soft and supportive, a good size for a taller person (I'm 5'11"), and non-toxic. The only drawback was that it was always kind of slick if my hands were sweaty (a problem in an 85 degree ashtanga studio - I can't even imagine doing hot yoga on this).

But after a few months, it began to shred where my feet are in a downward dog. It's been about 5 or 6 months of 3-5 practices a week, and dime-sized chunks are now missing. I leave class with blue plastic lint all over my pants and under my toenails (which I keep trimmed, thankyouverymuch).

In short, if you're doing a more relaxed style of yoga on a hard wood floor, this might be a nice cushy mat for you; it certainly feels great for savasana. But it is not durable under regular use, and it is not appropriate for a sweaty class.

Nice & Cushy, Improves With Age
Pros- I bought this mat for yoga class, but it would work well for pilates, too. The thickness (which is actually 3/8") is wonderful for preventing pain in my knees, hips and wrists. Not the best for balancing poses, of course, but I've always stepped off even the thinnest mats for balancing. I am 5' 7" and the extra few inches of length really make a difference. I don't have to adjust as often to keep my whole body on the mat.

Cons- Can get a little slippery if it gets wet, although this seems to be happening less the more I use it. Still, this mat might not work for you if you sweat heavily. It doesn't lay totally flat on the end you first roll up, so you have to unroll it and then flip it over so it won't curl up while you're using it. It smelled a bit strong at first, but I just gave it rub down with a dilute blend of Mrs. Meyers all-purpose cleaner and water and then left it unrolled for a few days in a well-ventilated area. It took about 2 weeks for the smell to dissipate completely.

Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. Many people in class have asked me where I bought it.

***Update: I've had this for well over a year, and it's held up quite nicely. No complaints whatsoever. I don't do a ton of yoga, but I have used it for other floor exercises that would otherwise hurt my knees, hips, etc. If you're looking for a mat to put some real comfort between you and the floor, this is a great choice. It is a bit harder to balance on a thick mat, but I see it as a simple way to challenge yourself a bit further in your exercise routine.***