Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat 4.7mm | Lifetime Durability | Hygienic Construction | Teacher Approved

Amazing, amazing, amazing!! I have heard such great things about Manduka yoga mats, that when my company said they would reimburse employees for fitness equipment, my first thought was to get one of these babies! I chose the 71" Midnight Blue Manduka Pro Lite honestly just because it was within the reimbursement budget, but also because it is a great color. I love how it is made from recycled materials and champions an eco-friendly lifestyle. It is a great width and weight, and nice and grippy! In terms of use, I sweat a lot, and when I say a lot, I mean A LOT. This does a really good job of preventing slip, but also at a certain point, no mat will ever stop someone who is straight up liquid, so be realistic with your expectations (i.e. I still find it slips sometimes). Also note that I tend to use my mat on carpet, and if you were to use it on hard flooring, the mat would be even grippier and I don't think I would have issues slipping at all! On maintenance - Manduka recommends you sprinkle a bunch of salt on your mat when you first get it to help "break it in." Who was I to question the natural and earthy powers of the great salt break in??? Who was I to place myself above the experts of Manduka????? I decided to heed their advice. With all the passion and excitement of unleashing my mat's true potential, I shook shook shook my salt shaker above its gleaming surface. I patiently waited, attune to my mat's needs. After 24 hours passed, I returned to my mat, ready to welcome it into its new form. But wait - I encountered a dilemma. How exactly, were I to lift this 71" rubber serpent from the ground?? How were I to safely deposit those millions of shaken salt crystals from my mat's plane??? Now let us pause and note that this would not have been as arduous of a task if I had not decided to complete the great salt shake in my carpeted bedroom. Alas, my decision had already been made, my ship set on its course. With all the great balance and coordination of an amateur yoga practitioner, I raised the sides of my mat, dragging it to my bathroom. Allthewhile, I sensed myself losing thousands of salt crystal souls on the way. After patiently attempting to contain the briny gems, I finally heaved my rubber flag over the bathtub and shook shook shook as best I could, to remove the salty deposits. Yet again, I found myself tormented. This mat is praised for its grip, its hold, its strength. And so the salt remained. Defeated, I climbed into the bathtub, swallowed my pride, and brushed each individual crystal from my mat's surface. To this day, I still find memories of the past clinging to my mat - small sodium chloride diamond reminders of heroes come and gone. So overall, I think you could probably break this in without having to salt it, unless you really really wanted to. Awesome addition to any exercise routine!!

This is a great yoga mat (Pro Lite), it is well worth the money if you can put the hours on the mat with some time to "season" it. As you unroll it, you will need to rub it with coarse sea salt and let it sit for 24 hours on a hard flat surface and / or let it sit in the sun for a few hours, according to the Manduka website. This mat is VERY slippery upon first unroll but after season, it got a little better and is continuing to get better over time. My yoga teacher has had hers for nearly a decade and hers is still in amazing condition with even better grip. In the photos, you can see my older Natural Tree Rubber Mat from Manduka laid on top of the pro lite and it was a normal yoga mat size. I am not a tall person by any means (about 5’ 10”) but I had to be exactly in place or my head/feet would be hanging off. This new Pro Lite (which you can see underneath) is significantly longer without taking up my whole room. I honestly don't think I would need anything longer or wider, not for the substantial price jump at least. I love this mat because it doesn't make my hands smell like that weird rubber glove smell like my old one did. This mat doesn't move on the floor thanks to the circled grips on the bottom. My favorite aspect of this mat is because it is closed cell technology which means dog hair splinters and other fibers don't get stuck inside the mat and poke you in the back during savasana or other floor poses. I would recommend using Manduka brand cleaning spray after use to maintain the integrity of the mat. I have been a Manduka fan for a long time and this was a great addition. TL:DR This is a great mat that will last you forever IF you practice on it a lot or season it with salt scrub.

This was my first yoga mat in this price category and so I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this mat, including talking to yoga instructors and students, reading blogs, correspondence with Manduka, as well as the reviews on Amazon. This mat is safe for those with latex allergies, has a lifetime warranty and good grip and support when using. The mat is easy to care for (don't put in a wash machine!) and can be left in the sunshine. I made the decision between the ProLite and the Manduka Pro based on weight and ease of transporting to and from the yoga studio; If you primarily practice at home or the mat would be stationary, then the Manduka Pro may be the better choice. Also if you can carry around 7 pounds and you have significant joint problems the Manduka Pro may be a better option...but for most people, the cushion and support of the Manduka Prolite is probably sufficient and the lighter 4 pounds is easier to transport. I ruled out the Jade mat as it does not have a lifetime warranty and from what I have read and been told, be prepared to replace it every 1-3 years. Manduka and Jade have the highest ratings overall and so those where the main contenders in my search for the right mat. I would have considered a rubber mat, but I have latex allergies. My experience with using this mat is that at first it was slightly slippery as others have mentioned. But in my experience it quickly got "grippy" with just washing down after use with a mat cleaner and paper towel...I didn't not do the salt treatment or make any other extra efforts. I have had the "sensation" of slipping on this mat, but my hands and feet were secure and were not moving. This mat WILL be slippery in a Hot class as it is dense and the sweat doesn't absorb into the mat, but the very simple solution is to buy and use a mat towel; I recommend the Manduka eQua, wet down with water. I do not slip in Hot yoga classes using a mat towel and this mat. The mat gives more support (cushion) to joints than other mats I've used, but is dense (stiff) enough that I can do balance poses easily. I have had to adjust how I move on this mat as I can not slip my feet or hands around on it if they aren't in the position I want. This has taken some getting used to, but being more mindful of the placement of my body on the mat is probably making my positions better overall. As with all sports equipment, individuals will have difference preferences, but after much research and my own experience I would highly recommend this mat! (One last note that I was initially confuse about...the Manduka Black Pro mat and the Manduka Pro colored mats are exactly the same except for the color.)

I first tried this mat without doing anything to it and it was VERY slippery. Both my hands and feet were sliding in down dog. I read a lot of advice on how to break in successfully and did a number of methods over the course of 3 days and it made a huge difference. I had my mat on my covered patio for 3 days and the first day did a salt scrub and really scrubbed in the salt with my hands and a warm damp sponge. The next day I used the sponge to wipe off the salt and then used dawn and a dish scrub brush to scrub it really good and then washed both my mat and patio off with my hose. That day I left it out in the sun for the afternoon and then the next day I did a couple rounds of spraying 50/50 solution of water and apple cider vinegar and then wiping with a small microfiber rag. I noticed a huge difference after that and my feet still slide a little but I get good grip with my hands and have been using the microfiber rag under my feet during practice and rotate my mat each time so im still breaking in the whole mat. I really thought about getting a different mat that already has a good grip but really loved the idea of buying a mat that will last forever and thought a few days of scrubbing and breaking in was worth it and it was for sure. I love this mat and definitely recommend it for people truly committed to their practice and who don't want to buy another mat ever again.

This yoga mat has great grip, cushioning, stability and a nice design. It has yet to develop any smell with consistent cleaning after use giving 4 stars instead of 5 because this takes forever to break in. I'm paying a lot of money for something that requires me to "rub course sea salt to remove the factory film" that makes it extremely slippery at first. Once broken in, it is among the best Yoga mat's.

Perfect if you have knee problems. I bought those after reading another review stating that it's comfortable and soft which is great for your knees and that was the first things I did! I love it!

This mat was definitely very slippery at first, I don't recommend using it before breaking down the film unless you enjoy feeling like you're doing yoga on ice! But after I got the film off, this mat became amazing! Its grippy, sturdy, padded, and I just love how it rolls flat immediately when you lay it on the ground, no curls at the ends. The following was how I removed the slippery film... 1. I poured a medium layer of eom salts ALL over the mat 2. I poured a thin layer of baking soda ALL over the mat (on top of the salt) 3. I soaked a sponge and squeezed it to cover the mat with water (repeat as often as needed to make a thick mixture) 4. I took a new "Scotch Brite" sponge and used the course side to scrub in a circular motion (starting at one end of the mat and slowly making my way to the other). I went over my mat 5 times in total (took about an hour) 5. I rinsed the mat off in very hot water in the shower and laid it out to dry (sun is best) 6. I read that dry heat helps to break down the film and since it is currently winter here in Colorado, laying the mat outside in the sun was not an option, so I got creative with my space heater and positioned my mat in such a way that the heater would blow hot air directly on the mat for 40 minutes per side. My next use of the mat was a completely different experience. It really is a great mat, although for the price, it really should come pre-scrubbed!

I have been using a decent mat from Gaiam, light weight and easy to clean, which has been perfect UNTIL I got into hot yoga. Since I’m doing more and more yoga, I’ll still keep my old mat as a backup, but I did a ton of research for the “perfect” mat (for me) that I will want to keep long term. This is the winner. Things to consider: this sucker is heavy, and this is the “light”! I weight it, and on its own, clean and dry, it’s very close to 6 pounds. It won’t fit into my old yoga bag, so I’ll have to get some straps or a new bag (not sure yet what I’ll get, so cannot recommend). Since I don’t have any joint issues (yet, anyway) I went for the “light”. It’s not as bulky, not as thick, and not as heavy. But still much thicker than my old mat. I am tall, so I got the 79" (since with my regular mat I’m always wishing for a little extra space and having to adjust.) Also, I got a darker/neutral l gray stone color that shouldn’t show much staining and I won’t grow tired of. I can get bright towels and wear bright clothes, but for the mat I went for a dark/neutral to also match with everything. Color is not a deal breaker for me, but I had choices, so that was my thought process. It has a slight smell once you open, so just air it out, nothing permanent. It arrived safely and clean, in a cardboard box, protected from other items (you know how Amazon sometimes throws everything into the same box without protection). This came on its own, no dents, no issues. Arrived in two days. And of course, there is the grip. So important!!!! It’s much better than my old mat! I’m pleased. I’ll update my review if I have any issues, but if you read this, it’s my latest thought on this purchase. Awesome mat! Heading to yoga now. Ciao!

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ok, ahí le va pa quién le sirva. Tiene dos semanas desde que llegó mi tapete. En cuanto a la entrega, me llegó un día antes de lo esperado, súper bien xq no pague envío. En cuanto al precio, no creo que sea muy caro para el uso que le doy. En cuanto al tapete: Desde que lo extendí me agradó el color, es muy bonito. Le puse sal tal como lo indican las instrucciones y lo tendí al sol solo un ratito (xq ha estado lloviendo), lo dejé así poco más de un día, exfoliándolo ligeramente cada tanto con la sal que le había puesto. Lo limpié con el trapo húmedo y listo! A partir del día siguiente lo empecé a usar. Comencé haciendo ejercicio muscular (abdominales, lagartijas, pesas y demás) y es bastante cómodo, cosa q me preocupaba xq pensé q me calaría el piso y no; pero los primeros días se sentía un poco resbaloso con el sudor (a mi me sudan las manos), no en exceso, pero sí algo a considerar. Esta última semana, he hecho además Ashtanga, el primer día lo usé con bastante precaución x lo resbaloso q lo había sentido pero cuál ha sido mi sorpresa? con el paso de los días, no se si es que le he agarrado confianza pero ya no lo siento para nada resbaloso, ni se mueve del piso ni nada. Mi opinión es...creo que acabo de comprar muy buen tapete, cómodo y con un muy buen agarre, no dudo que con el tiempo mejore. Yo tenía un tapete (de los económicos) y en la shala tmb había usado de otros que se desmoronaban con el paso de los pies, o constantemente me resbalaba en ellos y así; ahora comparándolos con éste, definitivamente se siente la calidad del material y me sorprende que aún estado bastante sudado el asunto, no me resbalo. Tenía planeado hacerle más "exfoliaciones" x los comentarios que había visto, pero para mi, así esta bien.... Saludos!

This Yoga Mat brand speaks for itself. Get this mat after several reviews and I wanted the longer version as I'm above 180cm. At the beginning, was skeptical about the slippery surface and boy it was really slipper when i first unpacked it. Just follow Manduka guideline on how to break in the mat and after the first try it sticky with a good grip. Its a life time investment and its a good buy. Also the one I got was made in Germany.

Ho fatto una ricerca molto accurata, lunga e approfondita tra vari brand materiali colori misure grammature recensioni, prima di sceglierlo. È un tappetino eccezionale giusto peso anche in caso di trasporto, lo spessore ammortizza in modo perfetto i punti sensibili del corpo durante la tensione o pressione in certe posizioni, e grippa bene anche con le estremità un po' umide. Odore delicato stupendo, indeformabile, si lava e asciuga con facilità, la texture mat è molto molto cool, piacevole al tatto e alla vista. Il colore si integra con le piante, il verde negli ambienti interni ed esterni. La tonalità fresca e delicata accampa lo sguardo durante la pratica, come un letto di salvia. Il prezzo è assolutamente giustificato.

Diese Matte ist rutschig! Ich habe sie als Nachfolgerin meiner alten Manduka-Matte gekauft und bin von der Qualität enttäuscht. Trotz der empfohlenen Maßnahmen wie Meersalz streuen und einwirken lassen, ist die Matte weiterhin rutschig. Von einer Pro-Serie und das auf dem Markt, bei der es so viele Alternativen gibt, habe ich das nicht erwartet. Um der Marke Manduka gerecht zu bleiben, möchte ich erwähnen, dass meine alte Matte mir viele Jahre lang gut gedient hat.