Product Description

An earth friendly Yoga mat, the Earth Elements is PVC-free, latex-free, rubber-free, biodegradable, recyclable and free of toxins. Earth Elements naturally provides excellent traction, and is specially designed for non-slip performance. This Yoga Mat has a soft touch with beautiful textures and colors inspired by nature. Great for Yoga, Pilates, or any type of floor exercise.

Product Details

• Color: Earth
• Brand: Hugger Mugger
• Model: MA-EE-72-3MM-EARTH
• Released on: 2006-11-29
• Dimensions: .12" h x .25" w x 72.00" l, 2.15 pounds

Features

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

Customer Reviews

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.***

Bio-degradable...
I had a this mat for about a year.

Positive
1. I do like the thickness/extra padding with it
2. Biodegradable is good for the environment

Negative
1. Tends to flex in wide legged poses.
2. Biodegradable has its price, I leave my mat to in the car and I live in Southern California. Heat and direct sunlight WILL destroy it. I didn't realize this and now its pretty much done for.

If you are careful with it I give it 4 stars but since many people will not be I have to give it 3 stars.

breaks down after a year
When I first bought this mat I loved it. After a year of use the mat started to shrink in spots and buckle. It has become so bad that I had to abandon it because it would not flatten out and it became difficult to execute balancing poses. I contacted the company explaining the situation and sent a picture. They told me that the mat was designed to be biodegradable and would break down under some conditions and environments. If you expect your yoga mat to last, then look at other products.