All Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap with Optional Yoga Blocks, Multiple Colors

Update: 2/27/18: After about 6 uses, I am seeing some indents where my feet and hands normally are placed. Not sure if this is premature wearing or not. Also, it seems this company generates a lot of reviews by offering free samples for giving a review of 100 words or more on their product. I received a pamphlet with my mat on their warranty and review process, posted a review, and then they sent me an e-mail "gift claim form" where I can basically get something for free from them since I provided a review.I purchased this for yoga, based on all the reviews this item has, and so far I've used it 3 times over the past week. It's worked great so far, and here are my thoughts based on other reviews:1) Squeakiness/noise: Yes, it does make some noise as I move into different poses. I do yoga at home, so it doesn't bug me, but I could see it being a problem in a yoga studio or in a group of people. It doesn't constantly squeak, but as I move my feet around, it does make some noise. I think it's more the mat and the wooden floor it's on which creates the noise.2) Falling apart: Some reviews mentioned it immediately starts to disintegrate. I have noticed a couple of strands of rubber come off as I unroll it, but it doesn't seem that bad at all. I'll update this if it continues to come apart as other reviews had indicated.3) Smell: It smells a little bit, kind of like a latex pillow or other similar rubber/plastic product. I only noticed it today when I had my face down on it, so it's not strong at all.4) Movement: I haven't noticed it moving around at all. It sticks to my wooden floor pretty well, so no complaints there.5) Squishiness: Some people have said it's too thick and they sink into the mat. I haven't noticed this at all. Prior to this mat, I was using a thin yoga mat and any time I was on my hands or knees for a long time it was very uncomfortable. This mat still allows me to do the poses, but much more comfortably than before.

Came in on time, class tomorrow. I unrolled it and I'm so glad I got the 1/2 inch thickness it feels great on my feet. The mat is very long too which is nice. I love purple so yay on the color. Love the carrying strap, makes it so easy to contain and carry. Can't wait to go to class tomorrow!! There was a small abnormality in the foam but it doesn't go all the through and is no issue at all, you can see in pic it's about the size of the tip of my pinky finger and does effect use of the mat at all.Update: down to 2 stars. The mat is comfy but it's not good. After two uses the rubber looks likes it's starting to break down. The mat moves a lot during a session and squeeks which is annoying and embarrassing. Returned

I should have listened to the other reviewers! I bought this mat because I wanted to have less pain while doing exercises like modified pushups or yoga poses that involve contact with my back/knees. The mat is certainly thick and helped to reduce the amount of pain I felt in my knees and back bones. HOWEVER, after only a few uses the mat started to tear on its surface. Moreover, this mat slips really badly! I have laminate wood floors; however, I also have two other yoga mats in the house and they do NOT slip.

This mat did not hold up well at all. I do yoga 3X a week and wanted something heavier/thicker for knee support. After a few weeks, it curled up, there are tears along the sides, and it is basically unusable. Return window closes after 30 days but I did not start using it until mid-January so it's been less than a month and I am stuck with it. Will not buy from this company - can't even each anyone at customer link (which was provided by Amazon).

If you are going to listen to a review please listen to this one (or the other 1 star reviews one here). Maybe you are like me and wanted to save a few bucks on your yoga mat. You see this one with over 4 stars and think "Wow this is a steal! One-click buy!" You try it once and think "hmm this is fine but not that sturdy" You try it again and think "Woah look at my footprints from last time!" You try it four more times and by this time the Yoga mat is completely stretched out, those footprints from before have now compressed the yoga mat into a thin sheet, you can still see where your cat stepped on your mat and interrupted your workout.Guys whatever you do DO NOT BUY THIS MAT! I don't post negative amazon reviews often but this one has to be said. I wish I had listened to the one-star reviews before I wasted my money on this one. The yoga mat compresses down to nothing wherever your feet are placed, and it stretches out. My yoga mat is completely warped at this point and I have only used it 6 times!Also because it compresses and stretches so much it isn't even that comfortable to workout on. Honestly just do yourself a favor and pass on this one please!

This was my first yoga mat that I purchased. $10, what a steal, right? I have laminate floors and I could not do any routines without slipping and stretching the mat all over the place. I didn't realize how much harder and undesirable a routine could be when you had the extra distraction of a stretchy, slippery mat. I also thought that thicker would be more comfortable, but I am actually going to try a standard 1/4 inch mat instead of this one because it almost seems too thick. The only redeeming quality was that I did not experience any tears like other customers, but with the amount of stretching, I could definitely see it happening. I used this maybe 4 or 5 times but I want to move on to something else at this point.

My mat ripped after minimal usage (under 10 uses). I contacted the company to submit a warranty claim since they claim to honour their product for 2 years, however the telephone number doesn't work, they do not answer their email and no other information can be found about the company. The warranty is a sham and the mat is poor quality. They have many positive reviews because they claim to give you a free gift if you write a review. Don't buy this if you're at all interested in quality.

Using this on my hardwood floor it stretches. The material isn't stiff enough, so it actually expands when I do yoga. I was hoping it was going to be sticky, but it's useless as a yoga mat. I threw it in the garbage.

Compré este tapete para hacer yoga y no lastimarme las rodillas, pero salió peor! No se pueden mantener algunas posiciones porque se empieza a estirar y es hasta peligroso! A las tres usadas ya está todo deforme y con desgarres como muestra la foto, ya sólo lo puedo usar para acostarme o sentarme. Un desperdicio!

This mat is thick at 12mm it's more than double the thickness of a traditional yoga mat, and after reading reviews that it was good for yoga I purchased it. However I have a number of issues with it.1. The thickness means its very difficult to maintain any balance poses, you need a firm stable base, not a soft wobbly one!2. The foam itself compressed under my hands, feet etc and didn't recover making the surface uneven, after 24 hours some compression indentations were still present. the 2 photos show the top and bottom of my mat 24 hours after I had last used it. I fear after more prolonged use this would just increase further. This may not be an issue if you weight next to nothing , I'm 90 kg3. Stretching, I could feel the mat stretching apart during poses such as downward facing dog.I only used my mat for a few weeks before returning it, but I've bitten the bullet and bought a proper mat with a lifetime guaranteeOn the plus side lying on it was comfortable and I'm sure it's great for many things, (camping springs to mind!) but in my limited experience of yoga it's not really suitable for yoga. The strap is also good and handy.

This mat is of moderately low quality. It easily stays marked/imprinted, is hardly comfortable and it even came with a visible burn mark on it, as though someone dropped cigarette ash on it. After not even a week of used the mat looked like it was a year old at least. When I speak of leaving imprints, even my 3 year old daughters foot prints will stay apparent on the mat after she has stepped on it.I have ordered both this mat and the newer model, the GoYoga+, and can definitely tell you to purchase the GoYoga+ instead. It is much more comfortable and of much greater quality. It also doesn't mark like the other and looks new even after months of use. Since both are usually around the same price, definitely go for the updated version.