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Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat

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Item # 815256

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The Manduka Black Mat® PRO yoga mat is known for its simple design, nonslip surface, thick cushioning and excellent durability.

0.25 in. thickness cushions your spine, hips, knees and elbows on hard surfaces
Slip-resistant fabriclike top surface does not get sticky, even when wet with perspiration
Dot pattern on the bottom keeps the mat from sliding on many different surfaces
The Black Mat® PRO yoga mat is backed by a lifetime guarantee from Manduka

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Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat Customer Reviews

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Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Comfortable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Yoga (3)

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Apr

2013

5.0

This is the primo mat

By chris the Yogi

from Libertyville,IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Non-slip
Portable

Cons

Best Uses

At The Gym
Yoga

Comments about Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat:

I plan to have it for the rest of my life. I'm 5'6" and my Yoga poses fit on mat with room to spare and I can kneel in comfort. Yeah!

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Apr

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Stays put during vigorous practice

By Matt-tat-tat

from Dallas, TX

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Durable
Non-slip

Cons

Best Uses

Yoga

Comments about Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat:

I just purchased one of these from my local REI this past weekend, and have since used it during a couple of sweaty, vigorous sessions (standard vinyasa and Ashtanga).

This mat DOES NOT BUDGE - which was a bit of a problem for me with my previous mat when going through any kind of transition that required rotating my feet while on the mat, or even in adho mukha svanasana (the mat would stretch apart, lengthwise) - but not a problem any more!

It slips a bit if it gets wet, but that's not surprising, and it's not excessive at all - very manageable (either keep a towel handy to wipe yourself down every so often, put one on the mat, or just work on building up the strength to overcome the slipperiness - which again, is minimal).

There is a slight plastic smell noticeable only when my nose is close to the mat, but I'm sure that will dissipate with time (and it's not strong /overwhelming, to begin with).

All in all, I am extremely satisfied, and can already tell that this mat is going to seriously upgrade my entire practice, allowing me to focus on my breath/movement/state-of-mind instead of what my mat is doing.

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Feb

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great grip but only when dry

By francisg

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

At The Gym
Home
Yoga

Comments about Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat:

Even at room temperature, I'm normally dripping sweat after about 15 minutes in a Yoga session. After having tried various mats, I never found one that I would not slip on if my hands and feet were wet. So, I went for the most comfortable mat. Using a towel (either thin cotton gym towel or Manduka microfiber towel), I eliminated the slipping when wet problem. The width of this mat is just right for knees out child's pose (for me at 5' 7"). The mat is heavier than most mats - I would not want to lug it around all day or travel on a plane with it, but if you're driving to the studio/gym, it's manageable. In return, it's comfortable without requiring any folding or additional layers to keep knees comfortable.

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Jul

2011

(11 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Slippery when sweat

By WaveMachine

from saugerties, ny

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Heavy bulky
Slips Easily

Best Uses

Comments about Manduka Black Mat PRO Yoga Mat:

Hey im an avid yoga guy who wanted a high quality mat. i live far from stores so i had to use the internet to guide me. This mat appears to be awesome, and it is, except it is extremely slippery when wet. i sweat like a spring in a rain storm, and after minute five of my yoga the mat becomes a liability and even dangerous to use. i have to have a towel on top of it now. some reviews said that the slipperiness would wear off after a while, but its been a year and a half and it is still slippery. im beginning to think that the slipperiness will never where off. it does have its benefits though. it is long, and that is a plus. im 6'1" and it is nice to have a long mat. it is super thick, and this is one reason why i bought it. im bony and it definitely does a good job cushioning me. the cushion comes at a price, as this mat is really heavy. overall im happy with the mat, i learned to live with the slipperiness. you might as well buy the yoga towel to cover it right now though, there goes another[$]makes me long for the old days of just borrowing a mat from the yoga studio.