I have two of these mats - one for home practice and one that I leave at my yoga studio. They are very durable, slightly thicker that other mats and retain slip resistance even during sweaty Bikram yoga sessions.

I have bought cheaper and more expensive mats. This is a very good price point/value for someone who practices regularly, but perhaps not daily. I would never buy a cheaper mat again (they are too thin and don't hold up to long-term use), but I think that this is as good of quality as a mat that I bought for $45.

I've had this mat for about 6 months and I'm very pleased with it. As soon as I got the mat, I washed it with cold water and soap, and dried it out by rolling a towel in it to soak up the extra moisture, then hanging it on a towel rack for a day. Because my palms tend to get sweaty during practice, I used this mat under another mat the first few times. After a week or so, I used this mat by itself. The grip was great - the mat stayed firmly to my palms and to the floor. Make sure that the label side is up! After about 6 months the mat has only gotten better - it makes that sticking sound when I walk on it - a sign that it's doing its job.

The dimensions of this mat are pretty standard. 68 x 24 x 1/8. Unless you're much taller than the average person, or feel that you need more support, this should be fine for most people. The mat also comes in a lot of great bright colors - I have a light blue one that I love. I highly recommend this mat to start off with, for anyone who practices yoga. Even if you don't go regularly, it's nice to have a mat at home. And it's also a good idea to bring your own mat to class, even if they provide ones for you and tell you that they clean them regularly. I mean come on, you've seen some of those people in your yoga class - do you really want your face to be where their sweaty feet were yesterday?

I love this mat! It is very portable and easy to carry while walking between classes or travelling because it rolls up so compactly. Just the right amount of padding and offers excellent grip.

I really enjoy my new yoga mat and the price was so very economical. I recommend this seller and the mat!!!

First I will admit I am not all that knowledgeable about yoga mats. This is the first one I have bought but it seems to be really good for the price. It is comfortable and you won't have to worry about slipping while using this mat. No complaints here.

I bought this mat, because my gym recently began offering yoga classes, and the mats they supplied soon got pretty grody. This mat is longer and thicker than the gym's version, looks a lot nicer, and has a good 'tacky' feel under my bare feet. And it was cheaper than comparable mats at local stores. It's easy to hand wash (and comes with instructions), so I can keep it clean. Overall, it's a great yoga mat.

I'm sure the mat would have been fine, but they mixed up my order, and this company does not refund shipping, which was almost the price of the mat-- lame!

Yoga mats come in three basic thicknesses. At 1/8" this mat is of average thickness. At 24" x 68" it is also the standard width and length. Mats that are about half a thick as this one are good for travel or placing under a thicker mat to provide more traction. The thick mats (3/16") are about 50% thicker than this one and are designed for those who need or want extra cushion.

There are two sides to this and nearly all yoga mats. Look carefully at the 'bumps' on each side of the mat. 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. Many mats have a label on one end with the name of the brand. This is typically, but not always, located on the 'up' side. The bumps will tell you for sure.

This yoga mat will increase in softness and stickiness with use. (So do most mats.) They start out mildly sticky and increase in stickiness the more they are used. You will want to wash your mat when it first arrives so as to remove the thin film they get on their surface during the manufacturing process. Instructions for washing the mat are included. Once you've washed and dried your mat you're ready to begin! After using it for a while, if you find the mat 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, roll your mat in a thick towel to squeeze out the excess water, otherwise it will take forever to dry in the air. Then, air 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.

I recommend buying your own yoga mat even if your yoga studio or gym provides them for you. I've worked in many studios and gyms over the years. Sometimes management has mats cleaned often, sometimes not. If you bring your own mat you always know where it's been. :o) Plus, owning your own mat may encourage you to begin valuable practice at home.

For my students who have trouble with their knees in some of the poses requiring the body weight to rest on a knee, I recommend temporarily folding over one end of the mat to get double cushion under the knee while still leaving one layer under the rest of the body. This saves you having to haul more than one mat out each time you practice which can be discouraging especially to the beginner.

This mat tends to skid on tile if you don't double up, so order two. But it's excellent and cushioning for yoga, pilates, and perfect to place beneath a BodyDome.

It's almost a necessity to use a yoga mat. I didn't think so when I was taking the yoga class at a local gym, because we never used them. When the gym closed and I started using DVDs and tapes for yoga, I hurt myself. I was in a triangle position, and one of my feet started to slide. Because I was on carpet, there was nothing for my toes to grip. My foot slid, and I could hear muscles (or something) tearing. I wasn't able to stop my foot from sliding, and it just kept going further and further. I guess I tore some groin muscles. For several weeks, I wasn't able to do much beyond stand upright. It even hurt to walk. But I sure learned that I should use a yoga mat. I'd hate for you to have to learn through the same experience.

I've used this mat everyday for what must be three years now, and it's still in excellent condition.
Everything a yoga mat needs to be - light, non-slip, and DURABLE!

This was a little slippery. I usually prefer a rug. Still, it's a good portable option, something you can just keep at class.

This is such a great yoga mat - the quality is far superior to any I have had before. My mom is a yoga teacher and she recommends the Wai Lana products to everyone, including the exercise videos for inbetween classes.

I was really impressed with the stickiness and non-slip super grip qualities.

Love it. Now I need to get the mini version for my son who tries to edge me off my mat as I'm using it!

Very happy with my mat, really recommend them.

It's wide enough and long enough and has the perfect grip without making you feel like you're constantly getting stuck to the mat as you go through your various poses. I've had this mat since April and I've never looked forward to my yoga sessions as much :) As another reviewer mentioned, it's perfect for other things than yoga as well. Excellent purchase for the price.

I just received this mat and tried it for the first time at my Yoga class. It was so slick I couldn't even use it. Even in downward dog, my hands were sliding forward and my feet were sliding backward. Maybe I got a dud, but this mat is completely useless to me. Should be 0 stars.

I couldn't get one. Even though it says available on the site....It took them two weeks to tell me it would be delayed in delivery. Not worth all the hassles.

I feel this mat has been better than some other several mats I have used during Yoga classes or some owned by my friends (e.g. ones from Walmart).

I have used 3 times and it worked perfect, NOT slippery at all.

Why not 5 star ? I am not sure about the durability of this product. Hope I can re-mark 5 stars after a year or so.

If you need the thicker mat (1/4 inches), don't buy one 1/4 thick mat but buy 2 of these 1/8 mats so that you may share your Yoga time with your visitors and friends !!

"Wai Lana 137 Yoga Mat"....

A mat is a must have for anyone practicing Yoga. The Wai Lana mat will serve you well. It's a "sticky" mat, that will keep you from slipping and help you hold your poses. It's much more comfortable than working on the floor, as it has a nice cushioning as well. It's long enough(1/8"Hx24"Wx68"L) to flow from one posture to the next and I find I move with greater ease and stability with this mat.

It's not just for Yoga though. I use this mat for all of my floor exercises. If I'm working on push ups, abs or my legs, I find it a great help in keeping carpet fibers and dust away from my face.

It's very lightweight,durable, easy to clean(washes up with cool water and mild detergent), and rolls up for easy storage.
At first one edge(the back) stayed slightly rolled up and that bothered me a little while I was working out, but I rolled it up in the opposite direction and it's fine now.

According to the care instructions, the mat will increase in softness and stickiness over time. This is a great buy, in just a short time, I have already gotten my money's worth. It comes with care intrauctions and an 800 number for customer service and questions.

Highly recommended for your workouts
Remember to Breathe...Eat Healthy..and Enjoy...Laurie