AVIVA YOGA 5mm Yoga Mat – Premium, Eco-Friendly, Reversible TPE Foam Mat with Embossed Center Markings to Help Your Body Alignment

I am a beginner yoga-ist, but this is the best yoga mat I have tried (others were borrowed from others, found, or supplied by location). I like that it's a little thicker than most of the others I've tried, and especially enjoy the line down the middle that I can use as a guide. It grips the ground well, and sliding is not an issue.Like many things, its strengths are also occasionally its weaknesses: being thicker it stretches a bit, which can be annoying, and being grippy it picks up a lot of dust and dirt.

This is the best yoga mat I've ever used. I even like the new car smell that some folks complain about. The mat is as described...lightweight, non-slip, longer than I was used to (and I like that feature, even though I'm short), and has a line in the center making it possible to be more confident in my alignment. I was afraid it wouldn't be thick enough for some activities and my knees, especially being light weight, but so far it has been fine. Since I have had my other three mats for about 12 years, it was time for an update, and I'm hoping this mat will be just as serviceable. Since I used Amazon Prime, the mat arrived right on time.

I was extremely excited to purchase this particular yoga mat because according to reviews and pictures it appeared to be amazing. When I first got the product I instantly noticed how soft and cushioned the mat is. Upon using it for several yoga classes I have unfortunately experienced a significant amount of slipping, particularly when I start to sweat. Granted that I do tend to sweat more than most people, I did experience slipping as soon as any sort of sweat began to form on the palms of my hands and the bottoms of my feet. I had my girlfriend try the mat for herself and she experienced slipping too; it is important to note that she is an individual that rarely sweats. She found herself slipping on the mat as well and as an aspiring yogi she has experienced a variety of yoga styles and poses. She tested the mat through numerous classes and found it to be unsatisfactory. A solution to this problem would be to buy a yoga towel of sorts, which allows you to utilize the comfortability of this yoga mat while trying to combat the slipping.

Bought this for my girlfriend and after she let it air out for a few days she began to use it. She told me that could not have had a better mat. Loved the gripping, comfort on her knees, long enough to not spill over. She was extremely grateful for this gift. And it is biodegradable when it becomes spent. Great product.

This was the yoga mat I practiced on for about eight months, when I first fell in love with yoga, so it has a special place in my heart, but after practicing 3-4 times a week for 6-8 months, the mat quickly deteriorated. The rubber wore off where my hands and feet rested in downward dog. Nice, lightweight mat, but I invested in a Manduka mat to sustain my practice.

after a few uses, the mat seems to not hold its original comfortable feel also, one end is about an inch narrower than the other. guess i got the one that was cut at the end of the day on friday.

The mat has LOTS of traction so yay, more workout for me. The OBE (out of box experience) was wonderful (packaged very nicely) and it even came lightly scented. I loved the cute email that came from the company as to how to care for it, and it's everything Prana mats used to be, and more. I prefer a mat that is not too thick or thin, and this one fits precisely to my practice. I could do inversions on it all day. Thanks Aviva for providing an excellent mat and an excellent experience!

Great mat but returning it because of color match. I live in southern California and often practice with yoga groups outdoors. Was looking for a great sticky / cushiony mat that wasn't also a solar panel on hot days. I selected the grey / black mat as the grey in the picture appears to be light grey. Once received , it turns out it is dark grey / carbon colored. Disappointed - because this mat is awesome in every other respect. I really wish they offered a light grey model (Im a guy so prefer masculine colors). Photographers/editors - please color match your items accurately. Ill be shopping for my outdoor mat in person rather then online.