Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium 6mm Print Extra Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts (68"L x 24"W x 6mm Thick)

I do all levels and advanced vinyasa yoga. This mat is thick enough that I don’t feel the wooden floors of the studio digging into me, but also thin enough that I don’t have to worry too much about it potentially affecting my balance.I have lupus and have issues with my joints, so I wanted something with a little bit of cushion. I couldn’t find anything reasonable, both size/thickness wise and budget wise. I eventually came across this mat and decided to give it a try. I’ve found that it’s done a lot to help make me feel comfortable and to be confident in my posture and footing.The design is very nice, and even after over a year of regular use, the design is still very visible. I haven’t had any of the mat itself flake or run away and it’s still in one piece. It doesn’t show signs of wear. It’s easy to roll up and carry.It's great about not stretching while you’re using it for yoga (I’ve had mats in the past where my downward dog would become weird looking push-ups). It’s not going to start slipping across the floor. I don’t find my feet slipping, either, but my hands sometimes do (that might be more user error than the mat as I tend to sweat a lot from my hands).One downside would be that, because it’s a bit of a thicker mat, if it’s rolled up for too long or left in a hot car, the edge of the mat where you started the roll might curl upwards. I usually place a block or my phone at the edge and it holds it down without a problem and tends to flatten by the end of class.

Very durable the colors are nice and vibrant. It’s light enough to easy cary in its bag. Easy to keep clean.

Bought this mat because my yoga teacher recommended it. Love it! My feet get a good grip while standing and it is a good cushion depth & feels like good quality. The color & design are nice. As per other reviews, it did have a really strong odor at first. I draped it over a deck rail, poured some water over it & let it drape in the sun for a day. Most of the odor was gone by the next day. Would buy again.

perfect size. very comfy and durable. the print is really nice, too.

So this mat is beautiful (it has truly metallic/silver details) and feels great. It also comes rolled in a way that you do not struggle to keep the ends from curling up like I see a lot of people struggle with during Barre and Yoga class. I use this mat generally for Barre, and unfortunately, when I sweat at the top and I am trying to do a plank, the mat gets slippery where my hands go, and it is really difficult to keep the plank. My solution to this is I put a sports towel where my hands go. The weird thing is that the instructions that come with the mat say to wet it to make it stickier (as in give you more grip) but instead, it gets slippery if it is sweaty wet. That is why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5, and because I found an easy solution and everything else about the mat is great. I have had much thicker mats that sure, provide more knee protection but are harder to balance on, and my gym provides knee pads (but if yours does not and you do a lot of knee exercises with weights like in Barre, I recommend buying a knee pad). It did not come with a sling but I bought a Gaiam sling for less than $10 (the navy blue ones are cheaper). It does smell a bit funny the first few times you use it (even after wiping it down) but that fortunately goes away after maybe 4-5 times. All in all, it is a great mat for Barre and Yoga.

I’m very happy with my yoga mat. I ordered the metallic sunset and the color is beautiful! I also love the design. I rolled it out first and put a couple shoe boxes on each end to flatten it. There wasn’t too much of a scent to the mat, but it helps to lay it out overnight if you’re sensitive to the smell.I’m able to roll it up and lay it out without it curling at the ends. I believe the shoe boxes helped when I first got it. Overall, I love the mat and it’s the perfect size, length and thickness to use at home.

I’m really happy with this yoga mat! It has the perfect amount of cushioning—soft enough for comfort but still firm enough for support during balance poses. The grip is great too; it stays in place even during sweaty workouts.The design is cute and simple, which I love. It looks great in my space and adds a nice calming vibe. I’ve been using it daily and it’s holding up really well. Definitely a great buy if you want something functional and stylish!

Been using this for months. It's the perfect thickness, not too thick and not too thin. It's enough to protect from the floor and still help you feel attuned to your body. Cute pattern too! No smell. Easy to roll up. Love it!