| > | | | | Manduka mat were awesome for durability, stability |
| Manduka mats are the most popular, highly acclaimed | | | | and cushioning but not for convenience. Carrying this |
| and widely used mats on the market. Is this product | | | | 7-pound chunk of rubber to class may be troublesome |
| worth its high price? Is it a good idea to haul this | | | | for lighter yogis.. |
| chunky piece of natural rubber that weighs like a small | | | | We think this mat is perfect for keeping at home or at |
| tire to class? Together with the staff of Yoga Mat | | | | a studio, but not for hauling around. |
| Reviews we performed a detailed analysis of the | | | | Manduka people listened to this complain and created |
| BlackMat Pro (the top of the line Manduka product) to | | | | lighter travel versions, which are less expensive and |
| assist people who are hesitant to part with almost $90 | | | | definitely less durable. |
| for a yoga mat. | | | | The thickness factor. |
| An honest review of possibly the best yoga mat - the | | | | The Manduka mat is 1/4" thick, which is perfect for |
| Manduka Mat | | | | almost anybody. This thickness is considered to be |
| Manduka mats are the most popular, highly acclaimed | | | | above average, adding to the weight. Some people, |
| and widely used mats on the market. Is this product | | | | however, may prefer a thicker mat for extra |
| worth its high price? Is it a good idea to haul this | | | | cushioning. Absolute beginners and pilates practitioners |
| chunky piece of natural rubber that weighs like a small | | | | may require an additional regular mat underneath. |
| tire to class?YogaMatReviews performed a detailed | | | | Members of our review team found the 1/4" of |
| analysis of the BlackMat Pro (the top of the line | | | | material to be perfectly suitable for most levels of |
| Manduka product) to assist people who are hesitant to | | | | practice. |
| part with almost $90 for a yoga mat. | | | | Resistance to slipping. |
| Manufacturer's claim. | | | | Most people are used to not getting their mat too wet, |
| For the past 10 years Manduka Black Mat Pro has | | | | as traction is lost and their practice becomes a lot |
| been the world's most popular mat. BlackMat Pro | | | | more difficult. The actuality of this problem is very |
| deserves such passion and dedication from its loyal | | | | apparent in hot and steamy yoga classes where a lot |
| users. This mat's dense form, thick material, | | | | sweat is poured down on the mats. Wiping your mat |
| unsurpassed cushioning and comfort in addition to | | | | frequently or laying a special yoga towel on top are |
| special non-slip fabric and classic design is going to | | | | some of the ways to prevent slipping and sliding.. |
| have a great effect on your practice. Note that the | | | | Manduka Mats feature a special fabric surface that |
| mat now comes with a lifetime warranty . If you are | | | | absorbs and evaporates most of the perspiration. |
| serious about your practice and care about the planet, | | | | However, in a steamy and sweaty hot yoga class we |
| choose what the world' best yoga teachers call their | | | | found the absorption limit of this mat can be reached |
| first choice in yoga mats - a Manduka Mat.. | | | | eventually, turning the mat into an uncomfortable slippy |
| Specifications. | | | | surface. This was especially a problem for heavy |
| - No waste, green material | | | | sweaters.. We can't name any mats that are |
| - Extreme longevity | | | | sweat-proof. The Manduka Mat we tested in sweaty |
| - Comfortable cushioning for spine, hips, knees, and | | | | conditions did a pretty good job, but it wasn't able to |
| elbows on hard floors | | | | absorb 100% of the moisture. The mat's pores, while |
| - Resist slipping but does not stick even when wet | | | | perfect for accumulating moisture weren't so good in |
| - Hold floors and surfaces firmly | | | | releasing it. We were concerned that without cleaning |
| - Manufactured without harmful emissions, Oeko-Tex | | | | this mat could become a home for germs and |
| certified | | | | bacteria.. Like any premium product this mat requires |
| - Longer 71" and extra-longer 85" than most mats | | | | monthly maintenance. |
| - Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee | | | | Mat's aesthetics and more. |
| How we reviewed this product. | | | | The Black Mat Pro is nothing but black. The look is |
| The Manduka Mat was tested in beginners, advanced | | | | classic, but may not attract many customers.On the |
| and hot (Bikram-style) yoga classes. We asked | | | | other hand, we don't know any other mats in this |
| students and teachers of all levels to help us with the | | | | category that have the same appearance, so your |
| review. In order to stay as objective as possible we | | | | mat is guaranteed to stand out.The Company have |
| surveyed a few beginners (though owners of | | | | recently released a limited edition Cherry version of |
| manduka mats were hard to find among regular | | | | their popular Manduka Mat at the same price. Most of |
| beginners). | | | | our reviewers were very satisfied with the classic |
| The testing of the mat was conducted for about 6 | | | | black. |
| months. A studio owner who stock various manduka | | | | The natural rubber smell of a brand new Manduka Mat |
| mats allowed to use the mats and collect information | | | | can be unplesant to some users. Even after washing |
| from the students. | | | | the mat as the manual suggested the smell remained. |
| The review. | | | | In just a few weeks the brand new mat stops smelling, |
| We've concluded that this mat is almost perfect but | | | | and the problem never returns. We found this to be an |
| may not fit absolutely everyone. | | | | issue with every single rubber mat we ever tested.. |
| The longer version is as follows- | | | | You can rest assured the smell will go away and will |
| The mat's grip. | | | | never return. |
| The super high-quality natural rubber composition of | | | | Our conclusion. |
| the manduka mat allows it to stick to virtually any | | | | This is the Cadillac of yoga mats, it's elegant, long, |
| surface. The majority of yoga mats today can be | | | | heavy, durable and extremely reliable. Those who are |
| used on both sides (this adds to their value) - this | | | | serious about their practice will definitely be happy with |
| means their surface is optimized for skin and not for | | | | this investment. This mat is almost perfect when it |
| floors. Manduka mats features a special floor surface | | | | comes to cushioning, support, slipping, and gripping the |
| that can only be facing the floor and should not be | | | | floor. Our reviewers were only somewhat unhappy |
| practiced on. The floor side of the mat is very sticky | | | | with the mat's weight and size. This product is perfect |
| while the other side has a more relaxed grip more | | | | for home practice or to keep in a studio, carrying |
| suitable for practice. There were almost no occassions | | | | around may be a bit difficult. |
| where the mat would bunch up or curl during practice. | | | | You can read real customer comments and user |
| A true Heavyweight. | | | | feedback for the Manduka mat here. |
| The density and thickness of material used in the 71" | | | | |