Manduka eKO Lite 3mm Yoga Mat

Features

* Eco-friendly 3mm yoga mat made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber
* Most durable, eco-friendly mat available today
* Free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, PVC, and toxic plasticizers
* Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers
* Measures 68 inches long and 24 inches wide; scent-free after break-in period

Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Manduka eKO yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners--a natural-rubber, closed-cell mat that's designed for durability and comfort, yet decomposes completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. The 3mm thick eKO mat is made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber, and boasts a patented manufacturing process that's completely free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, and the type of plasticizers commonly found in other eco mats, such as TPE and POE. At the same time, the natural rubber in the eKO mats is latex-free and non-allergenic, so you needn't worry about allergies hampering your yoga routine. This particular yoga mat is 71 inches long and 26 inches wide--4 inches longer and 2 inches wider than most yoga mats. Designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that sets apart all Manduka products, the eKO mat comes in four brilliant colors: moss, lava, aqua, and sand.

Product Description
The Manduka eKO Lite yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners who are on the go - a natural rubber, closed-cell mat that is designed for durability and comfort, and will decompose completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. Intended for traveling ease, the eKO Lite is standard size and lightweight. Free of toxic foaming agents and plasticizers commonly found in TPE, POE and other rubber mats, the eKO mat is designed to be kind to the earth and your practice. Note: Like any natural rubber mat there is an initial scent which will fade after an initial break in period. A new mat should be left unrolled when possible to accelerate the break-in period.

Great mat. Smell not bad.

I have the Manduka thick black mat. It is the greatest but it is hard to transport and it's not eco-friendly. All of the other thin mats I've used buckle. I've used a lot of mats and have done yoga for a long time. This is an amazing transportable mat and it's eco-friendly. After 3 days leaving it unrolled, the smell on my blue mat is FINE. The quality and sustainability of this product should make it a no-brainer. I love it. If I didn't already own a non-eko black mat (that will survive me- and my kids), I would get the 5 mm eKO mat.

GREAT job, Manduka! Yogis- buy this mat. You'll love it.
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Manduka 71-Inch PurpleLite Travel Yoga Mat

Features

Light 4-1/2 pounds for easy transport to yoga studio or retreat
Non-stick, grip prevents slippage due to perspiration
Provides stability on hard or soft surfaces
Comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees, and elbows from hard floors
Superior wear and longevity

Description

The PurpleLite Travel Yoga Mat from Manduka is designed for high performance, but in a lightweight version that's great for taking on the road. It travels as easily to a nearby yoga class as it does to a yoga vacation retreat. Like all of our mats, the Manduka PurpleLite Travel Yoga Mat is designed for performance, longevity, and comfort. Its surface resists slipping when wet from perspiration, its firmness resists bunching and remains flat even when practicing on carpet or with sticky feet. Unlike most other mats, the Manduka PurpleLite Travel Yoga Mat has a specific top and bottom surface. These mats have been designed to last a lifetime (or two). The 71-inch PurpleLite Travel Mat is 24-inches wide by 71-inches long by 3/16-inch thick and weighs approximately 4pounds.

Durable, lightweight, same texture as Manduka black mat

This Manduka yoga mat is lightweight enough to carry back and forth to the studio, or pack for a retreat. Definitely better for using back and forth to class than the black mat would be. I favor this one because it is much easier to transport and store and I do not notice any loss of comfort from the slight difference in thickness (3/16" instead of 1/4"). if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the manduka black yoga mat, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. but I found this mat at least as stable (perhaps more so), and more versatile, just the thing for a secure and comfortable support for yoga. another option in using this mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. the cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily, so your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds.

It is a tremendous step up from the garden variety $20 mat. You may not need to shell out the extra $20 unless you have really sensitive joints/bones. With that in mind, I think this mat would suit most people's needs. When practice on a hardwood floor using this Manduka yoga mat and was completely comfortable. This Manduka yoga mat is very effective for more sweat inducing forms of yoga. However, it is not fool proof. A person could still slip if he or she sweats profusely.


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Manduka eQua Towel

Description

Manduka eQua Towel is the "next generation" in eco-conscious, multi-purpose towels. Extremely lightweight, yet durable and super-absorbent, the eQua micro-fiber towel outperforms ordinary cotton or polyester towels - on the mat, at the gym, on a mountain, or on the road. For yoga, eQua is the ideal "rug" to keep you and your mat hygienic and slip-free. Quick drying in minutes, use it as a warm-down shawl after practice. For working out, eQua provides the perfect moisture-wicking wipe for the excessively sweaty. And for the space-challenged traveler, the compact eQua, in its re-useable mesh bag, is an ideal road companion. The large towel lies over your yoga mat to add traction to sweaty palms and feet, while the small towel is great for the face and hands. Like all Manduka high performance products, the Manduka eQua is designed and tested by people who live life full and expect the most from it. Manduka eQua a towel for life.

Features

Eco-conscious towel for working out
High-quality microfiber material is lightweight and super-absorbent
Provides ideal hygienic and slip-free surface for yoga practice
Acts as ideal moisture-wicking wipe for sweaty exercises
3 sizes; XL, L and S available

Amazon.com Product Description
The next generation in eco-conscious, multipurpose towels, Manduka's eQua towel is ideal for practicing yoga or working out at the gym. The towel is extremely lightweight, durable, and super-absorbent, helping it outperform ordinary cotton or polyester towels. For yoga, eQua is the ideal "rug" to keep you and your mat hygienic and slip-free. Plus, it dries quickly in minutes, so you can use it as a warm-down shawl after practice. For working out, eQua provides the perfect moisture-wicking wipe for the excessively sweaty. And for the space-challenged traveler, the eQua and its re-usable mesh bag is an ideal road companion. Soft and natural to the touch (with no PVC nubs), the high-quality microfiber towel is even resilient enough to survive countless washings.


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