Description
The Mat from Manduka is an innovative yoga mat, 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. The Manduka Yoga Mat is exceptional for cushioning your spine, hip bones, knees and elbows from punishing hard floors and its durability is superior to any mat currently available. Unlike most other mats, the Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat has a specific top and bottom surface. These mats have been designed to last a lifetime (or two). The Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat is 26-inches wide by 71-inches long by 1/4-inch thick and weighs approximately 7 pounds.
Features
Superior wear and longevity
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
6.5 pounds; 71 inches long; 26 inches wide
Worth Yoga Mat; Nice Grips, Perfect Cushions!
Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mats come in three basic thicknesses. At 1/4" this one tops even the thickest sticky mats. Roughly the thickness of two average mats together, this one will help cushion all those bony parts and not bunch up the way two mats together always seem to do. Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat is not only thicker, it's denser to boot. It's cushion without mushiness.
This one is the kind you buy, find a place for, and leave it there. Also note that the roll this yoga mat makes is huge, something to consider if between practice storage space is an issue. The "thick" mats at 3/16" will still provide extra cushion without the hassle but if you've tried them and they're still not enough, this might be the way to go. Mats that are about one third as thick as this one (1/16") are good for travel or placing under a thicker mat to provide more traction. The average mats are about 1/8". Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat is also two inches wider than the average mat.
There are two sides to this and nearly all yoga mats. Look carefully at the bumps on each side of the mat. On most mats, the larger bumps are designed to face upwards to cushion your hands, feet, and knees during poses while keeping your body from dangerously slipping out of alignment. The smaller bumps are designed to face downwards to grip the floor and keep the yoga mat from sliding. With this mat it's slightly different. Manduka yoga mats have a unique dotted bottom surface that holds the mat in place during your practice. It looks unlike any other mat you've ever seen. This mat also has a brand label on one end.
You will need to wash this mat once before using it the first time to remove the coating. Instructions for this are included with the mat. Manduka yoga mat will increase in stickiness with use. They start out mildly sticky and increase in stickiness the more they are used. If you find yours decreasing in stickiness each time you pull it out, this is the typical sign that a light coating of dust or too much body sweat has accumulated on your mat and it needs a light hand washing with very diluted soap and water. After washing, dry your mat unrolled, inside, and away from sunlight. (Hanging over the shower bar works nicely.)
When you first unroll your mat you will find one end to be a bit curled. Simply alternate the direction you roll your mat (top outside once, then bottom outside next) or the end you start from (curled end once, flat end next time) and you'll find it straightening out more or less over time.
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