Manduka Pro Lite Yoga Mat

I was super hesitant to purchase this yoga mat because of the price. After spending the past few years going through yoga mats due to discoloration and no grip, I decided to finally give this brand a try. I could not be happier with it. It feels a little heavier and very luxurious. The grip is phenomenal and I no longer worry about sliding around on my mat, even in a hot yoga class. Very easy to clean. I can tell this mat is durable enough to last me MANY years. Great value for what you’re getting. I’ll never go back to Walmart or target yoga mats!

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.)

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!!

El tapete aunque es original lo sentí ligeramente distinto al primer Pro Lite que compré, un poco resbaladizo a pesar de haberlo curado como indican. El color me encantó y sé que me va a durar mucho tiempo, la calidad es excelente, de todos los modelos que tiene manduka el pro lite es mi favorito 😌

I think Yoga forgot not everyone is short. So this is nice.

Es el segundo que compro porque el primero me lo robaron y sufrí un montón, tuve que usar un mat provisional en lo que me llegaba este, que obvio si los comparo nada que ver. Manduka es de los mejores, no se mueve, no pierde su forma, no guarda olores y tiene buen soporte y agarre (no sientes el piso cuando brincas 👌🏻).Te vas a resbalar las primeras 2 semanas si no lo curas (yo nunca lo hago) pero conforme lo vas usando se le quita 😉.Comprenlo no se van arrepentir❣️

Vengo de usar un mat super delgadito por eso sí veo la diferencia del anterior a este.No pesa tanto como el Pro normal, llevo con el 2 meses y todo bien hasta ahorita :)Te vas a resbalar las primeras 2 semanas si no lo curas (yo no lo hice) pero conforme lo vas usando se le quita ;)EDIT:Muy buen mat, me lo acaban de robar 💔💔💔 y pienso comprarme otro igual 🙌🏻

Good mat but make my hand more sweaty