YogaAccessories (TM) Natural Rubber Yoga Mat - Olive Green

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Price: $39.99    

Product Feature

• Completely non-toxic, biodegradable, recyclable, and contains no latex, or PVC
• Low environmental impact
• Textured surface for extra traction
• 5mm thickness provides extra cushioning, 72'' long by 24'' wide
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

The YogaAccessories™ Natural Rubber Yoga Mat is completely non-toxic, biodegradable, recyclable, and contains no latex, or PVC. During the production of the mat, no toxic materials are used and waste is minimized and recycled back into the production process. This yoga mat is made with open cell, natural rubber, making it very resistant to slipping, even during a vigorous yoga routine that leaves both you and the mat drenched with perspiration. Natural rubber sets the standard where safety demands non-slip performance. In addition to providing better slip-resistance, an inherent benefit of natural rubber, this mat has exceptional flexibility and unmatched cushioning. These characteristics guarantee you the best mat for those looking for maximum comfort without sacrificing performance. The mats are available in a 5mm thickness and many soft, earthy colors.

Comparable natural rubber mats on the market today sell for between $60 and $100. Our natural rubber mat is thicker and longer than many you will find, and at a price that is unmatched. The YogaAccessories™ Natural Rubber Yoga Mat is made of natural rubber, a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees - containing no PVC or harmful ozone depleting chemicals. Perfect for the eco-conscious yogi!

YogaAccessories (TM) Natural Rubber Yoga Mat - Olive Green Review

i was looking for a new mat, and this time i hoped to find something a little more sustainable than the standard cheap-o yoga mat. i looked at a lot of different mats and finally decided on this one. i really want to like it. it has a different kind of smell than the standard mats, and it doesn't bother me at all. (the smell is also fading after about a month). it turns out, natural rubber has a few drawbacks:

1. it's really dense. because of this, the mat seems excessively heavy, which i don't mind, but also less cushiony, which i do mind. my bony body hurts in some poses when using this mat, despite the added thickness.
2. it doesn't have very good traction. this mat has a textured surface on one side, but it still doesn't have the grip of the cheap-o mats. i'm skinny, and i don't sweat a lot while doing yoga, and yet, i have a really hard time keeping my hands in place in down dog. it's really frustrating. i try to dry my hands, but they don't seem sweaty. apparently, it doesn't take much.

i really really really want to love this mat. i'm not giving up on it, but it's not easy. i've decided that perhaps sliding around during asana is adding a new dimension to my practice. it's definitely helping me learn to focus. if you're very much of a sweater, i think you'll want to look elsewhere. natural rubber is just not going to do it for you. you'll probably want to buy a NON-sustainable product, or else you'll be sliding all over the place. sad, but true.

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UPDATE 03/24/11: i've been using this mat for about a year now. it still hurts my bony little body, but i'm too stubborn to toss it in a landfill. for one of the classes i teach, i cut up another 1/4" standard rubber mat (also from yoga accessories: YogaAccessories 1/4" Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat) into 9" sections so that my students could use it for additional knee padding. i've found that adding one of these beneath my knees helps immensely. but what i really want is just to replace this mat with the standard thick, cushy mat i cut up.

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