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The Manduka PROlite yoga mat offers great quality and comfort yet is light enough to travel easily to and from the studio.

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Features

  • Slip-resistant fabriclike top surface does not get sticky, even when wet with perspiration
  • High-density, closed-cell foam provides cushion on all surfaces; closed-cell foam does not absorb moisture
  • Dot pattern on the bottom keeps the mat from sliding on many different surfaces
  • Mat rolls up compactly for easy transportation
  • The PROlite yoga mat is backed by a lifetime guarantee from Manduka

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Yoga

Material(s)

PVC

Dimensions

71 x 24 x 0.18 inches

Mat Thickness (mm)

4.5

Weight

4 pounds

Reviews
82 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

43 out of 52 (83%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, love, love after lots of use
Castlestormer
12 years ago
OK, so I've been doing yoga for ages and was finally convinced that my daily practice warrants a decent mat. I started the search by reading every online review and best yoga mat list I could handle (a lot!) and asking people at the various studios I frequent how they felt about their mats and if I could give them a quick Downward Dog Test (tests squishiness, smell, and stickiness quickly enough that most people don't feel weird about you on their mat). I have had my ProLite for a year and a half, practice on it several times per week, and am so thrilled with it that I want to share my two cents! The Easy to Eliminate: Lululemon is just not my style. I mean, gosh, they make it all pretty, but they are not my people. Between the sexifying of yoga and the Ayn Rand quotations on the bag, they lost me forever. I also loathe the slimy plastic-ky, squishy mats. The Hard to Eliminate: the "Eco" Mats: I tried the eco mats because it's such a nice idea, but I just cannot handle the smell. I get migraines and somehow that is tied to scent sensitivity. Some people have no problem with that. If you fall in this category, I recommend the Jade eco mat. I liked it a lot despite its weird texture. It definitely has a strange synthetic creepy texture. I got used to that really fast, but even after hanging the mat on the porch in front of a fan and keeping it out for a month, I could not adjust to the smell/stink. The Best: So professionals, enthusiasts, and reviewers all seem to agree that the Manduka Black Mat is The Best on Earth. I have a few troubles with this. One, it is massively heavy. Two, it is black. I don't like black. I don't understand why we need it in the world when we have brown and navy. Petty? Perhaps. But when I am doing yoga, I seriously zen out and it's MY mat and if I don't like black...Lucky for me, the ProLite exists. The ProLite is a little lighter than the Black Mat and it's not black! I am ridiculously, like rave to friends and gush to my husband after practice, thrilled with it. It is so sturdy, so not slippery, perfectly padded without being squishy. And it is this peaceful amazing moss color. Eco conscious people, I think this mat is going to last me the rest of my life. I've hauled it all over the place, worked out on it, done yoga on it, the dog is always trying to claim it for a bed, and it still looks like new. OK, not quite new, but basically new. I cannot recommend it enough and if I ever get robbed, I will without question replace it with another! The one down side: it is still really heavy. It is definitely a home mat. For me, the four pounds is fine to haul to the studio, but I am going on a trip for a few weeks and I don't know what to do. I can't imagine being without my mat, but I also can't quite convince myself to carry the huge thing.
Castlestormer
Berkeley, CA
129 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Not losing hope tho'
soft trail runner
9 years ago
I've used this mat four times since buying it @2 wks ago. Bought it after reading countless reviews across many different websites attesting to its eventual stickiness during sweaty yoga situations with a sufficient amount of use. So far, it hasn't lived up to its reputation. I've only been doing low key yoga as opposed to hot or even vigorous vinyasa flow. I noticed a guy in class had one and asked how long he's had his and if his has become stickier/grippier over time. He answered: about a year, and no. But I'm not giving up hope Manduka....I paid a lot of money for you! Oh, and it's heavy....which I wouldn't mind so much if it would just live up to its reputation for providing some grip.
soft trail runner
Central CT
26 people found this review helpful

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madtowngirl
Madison, WI, United States
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Little stinky, little slippy, but good mat

11 years ago

I read online reviews for about all brands and styles of mat. Guess what? Every single one has the same complaint - it smells, and it slips. In my yoga life, I've found that to be true - however... I find this one not *that* smelly, or that slippery providing you aren't in a hot class where you are dripping like a waterfall. For regular class, use some chalk on your hands (why does no one talk about chalk anymore? life saver) and with time, some scrubbing (the salt idea is a good one) and some use it will break in. I honestly don't think there is a mat that comes out of the packaging 100% ready to go. If there was, we'd all own one. :)

Yes , I recommend this product
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yogi
NYC
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Sticky at first, but gets better with time

5 years ago

I used these mats at my local studio and really wanted my own. But I waited for a long time to buy this mat because I read all the reviews about the initial slipperiness...and they are true! I almost face-planted while in downward dog and may have tweaked my knee as a result. Not good! One thing that helped was using the Manduka mat spray (yes, I bought that too and no, this isn't a paid review). I (carefully) used the mat almost daily for three weeks and used the mat spray to clean it every time. Each time I noticed the slickness starting to disappear. Now I feel like the mat is getting better and I feel more secure in my asanas.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Rebe L
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Light weight, thick, and non-stick!

11 years ago

I have been an avid hot-yoga enthusiast for almost 10 years. I practice 4-5 x weekly. I also sweat - ALOT. I have used several different mats, the most recent being The Mat from Lulu. This manduka has exceeded my expectations. I use the equa-plus towel over it and have found no slipperiness at all. I also like that it is a closed-cell mat, that should resist breaking-down as well as bacterial growth. I spray it down after each practice with a mixture of water, witch hazel, and essential oils. I am very pleased with this mat - hoping it will last a long time!

Yes , I recommend this product
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SCASS
Raleigh, NC, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for sun & sweat!

9 years ago

I've had this mat for about three months now and I absolutely love it!!! I usually do yoga right after I run so I am already super sweaty, but my manduka STILL keeps me from sliding around (and I get really sweaty). Also, I like doing yoga in the sun and this mat works super well in these conditions, too. While some people have to avoid sun yoga, I rest assured my mat can handle it. One tiny issue though - I have the dark purple mat so it can get a little toasty, but it's not something that really bothers me or that I expect any other mat could prevent; this summer's sun has been brutal. Love that it's not super cushioned, but also cushioned enough so I can stand on my head while practicing on concrete.

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soft trail runner
Central CT
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Not losing hope tho'

9 years ago

I've used this mat four times since buying it @2 wks ago. Bought it after reading countless reviews across many different websites attesting to its eventual stickiness during sweaty yoga situations with a sufficient amount of use. So far, it hasn't lived up to its reputation. I've only been doing low key yoga as opposed to hot or even vigorous vinyasa flow. I noticed a guy in class had one and asked how long he's had his and if his has become stickier/grippier over time. He answered: about a year, and no. But I'm not giving up hope Manduka....I paid a lot of money for you! Oh, and it's heavy....which I wouldn't mind so much if it would just live up to its reputation for providing some grip.

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kacieg
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

yes.

10 years ago

I'd been on my second Gaiam mat with a YogiToes towel on top and was mostly happy with the combination... somewhere down the line my YogiToes towel was stolen (very not cool) and I couldn't justify spending the $80 again for just a mat towel that was mostly good enough, no matter how pretty it was. I bought this the moment my member dividend showed up and am SO happy. It's actually sticky. You aren't going anywhere in that sweaty downdog. Oh yeah, and it's even got a few extra inches if your tall like me. Buy this mat now.

Yes , I recommend this product
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BlossomNM
New Mexico
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great Even For a Beginner

9 years ago

I am new to yoga and hesitated to purchase such an expensive mat, but compared to the $40 mats I borrowed at the yoga gym this mat offers dense cushioning for my knees and easy grip for my bare feet. It is so-o-o much more comfortable especially for a beginner. Worth the money already. Bought with the commuter mat yoga sling to carry it. Also very slick and easy to use.

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kjokinen
Ames, IA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Solid Mat

6 years ago

Usage I received the Manduka Pro Lite yoga mat in the color lotus about a month ago and having been using it nearly every day since then. I have been using the mat for both hot yoga in a studio as well as using it at home. The Pro Lite works perfectly for both. I had used the Manduka Pro occasionally before I bought the Pro Lite, and found the Pro to be too thick for balancing poses as well as too heavy to carry back and forth to the studio. Buying the Manduka lite solved both of these issues for me. The mat is one of the lightest mats I have ever had and is the perfect thickness for a yoga mat to use both at the studio and at home. Grip The top of the mat is much easier to grip compared to mats from other brands, such as Gaiam, that I have tried in the past. The mat is especially easy to grip at home, but I did find that it got slightly slippery when I used it in a hot studio. After first using it and slipping, I decided to try to do the salt bath that is recommended on the mat to remove the residue. After putting salt on the mat, I found that the mat had a much better feel to it and would definitely recommend to do this for the best performance. I did also buy the Manduka Yogitoes towel for the mat, and found that this combination leads to absolutely no slipping even in the hottest yoga class. Color I liked how many different color choices are available for this mat. I did find the color of the yoga mat I bought to be slightly different than in the picture, but I prefer the way it looks in person. It has more of a green or teal tint to the mat, compared to the bright blue in the picture online. Quality You can tell that the material of the Manduka Pro Lite is a high quality mat, and it is nice for it to have the lifetime warranty if something ever happens to it. I would not hesitate to recommend this mat to anyone, and look forward to using it for many more years.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Doc from MD
DC Metro Area
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best Mat; Use Coarse Sea Salt to Break-in

6 years ago

Best Mat; Use Coarse Sea Salt! I love my two Manduka mats! I own the Intuition Manduka ProLite pictured and just splurged and bought the larger 85 inch Black Magic Pro. I want the extra space because I hate when I misjudge and end up touching the gym floor. Like others I had problems with slipping but I normally workout on the treadmill before class. It was my sweaty feet! So I began using Yoga Socks with the toes. That stopped the slippage, but I did not always want to have to take the time to put those on. Other mats still had a slipping issue plus I needed more cushioning for my knees. I tried using my cheaper mat over a studio mat, but they often bunched up, or threw my balance off. Now NO balance issues, and no bunching. Since the Salt treatment as demonstrated in the Manduka website video.. no slipping and no yoga socks needed. I followed the video with my added step of spritzing my mat with water before the salt. I really rubbed it in well using a paper towel. That coarse salt was scraping off the slippery layer. I let that sit for 24 hours then washed it off with a cloth dipped in warm water. Yes it is costly unless you get it for under $50 at an REI sale! I too thought for this price Manduka should remove that film. But once I approached it from, “...this is the only yoga mat I will ever need, and I will use them for the rest of my life... “ It was worth the investment to get the mat in my chosen colors. Lifetime warranty on a great product. I am a “10,000 % happy camper.”

Yes , I recommend this product
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mads
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

the best!

3 years ago

This mat is a game changer. I don't do a lot of yoga, but I use this as a workout mat for strength training in my home gym. It provides plenty of cushion but the most important part is that this thing does not move. At all. Now matter how much wriggling around you're doing for core exercises or if you're doing more plyometric movements, you can trust that this thing is going to be rock solid. I was a little wary of the price when I bought it, but I've had it for about a year now and it's absolutely been worth every penny.

Yes , I recommend this product

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