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 The Best Out There Jul 25, 2010
The yoga studio I go to has these everywhere. I read many reviews, most good, and decided to get one. I think anyone who would wear this mat out has to be a serious yogi practicing 2x/day every day for months on end. I'd disregard those reviews if you're a normal 3x/week yogi like me who just needs to relieve some stress. The thickness of this mat is the best. I have strange shaped feet (hammer toes and obligue arch). So the extra padding is nice for the balls of my feet which tend to hurt when they're on harder surfaces. I would say that the extra cushioning does add a challenge to balancing poses. But you'll get used to that - it will only improve your balance over-all.
I'd say the only thing, because it has better traction than most mats, is that it gets dirty easier. My mat doesn't go in my house at all and somehow dog and cat hairs find thier way onto it easily. This isn't a huge deal and it's a good thing to wipe this mat with cloth wipe after every other practice. You can also machine wash it, but be prepared for at least 4 days to dry - it's very porous material - surprisingly.
Although expensive, this mat is an excellent choice. I still need a small towel to keep me from slipping in down-dog (sweaty hands). For most poses, the mat just will not slip.
 sweet mat, extra thick Jul 03, 2010
This is a very nice mat. Perhaps a bit thick for yoga though, almost a pilates mat. Some balance postures are harder when attempting on such a thick mat.
It has a non-skid surface that I found much tackier than some other expensive mats especially when perspiration is present.
The size and weight are great. I am a taller person and enjoy this longer mat.
Excellent Yoga mat May 30, 2010
This mat is excellent for my regular yoga practice. The mat is a bit slippery when breaking it in but became less slippery over time. I like the extra thickness in this mat and will be using it for a long time to come.
Excellent yoga mat Apr 19, 2010
The Jade Fusion mat is outstanding for my yoga practice on an uneven tile floor. It's extra thickness provides excellent protection for my joints against the hard tile, and has a comfortable 'sticky' surface for great stability. The extra length (74") is really helpful.
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THIS is the ONE! Mar 21, 2010
So, as I wrote in previous reviews...I admit it, I have been on the "Holy Grail" search for the perfect yoga mat (for me, IMHO etc.) I tried the Manduka giant mat (see review; if you are a tall yogi/ini, it is a fantastic mat!); loved the Manduka after I gave it a few good washings and uses-finally got sticky. Then the grass was greener on the other side, so I got the Jade mid-range 3/16" padding mat. REALLY loved it regardless of funky rubber smell, I mean, what do I expect? Its main component is...rubber. I have used that Jade mat A LOT-regular classes, yoga teacher training certificate program, and was very happy with it. Until...I touched my one yoga teacher's 5/16" mat, and went..."OMG!" (I had also noticed that the beloved 3/16" mat was starting to stretch out and creep around a bit during practice). Needless to say, after these observations, I HAD to order the 5/16" mat PRONTO through Amazon and was finally able to put it through the paces this morning in a power/flow class.
Guess what? THIS is the ONE! Sure, it is heavier, like the Manduka primo, but this mat-strait out of the wrapping,was super-grippy, no slippage, and it smelled really great-it had no obnoxious odor like the 3/16" mat has had. I don't know if something in the manufacturing process changed with that, but that was a nice surprise. (The rubber smell did dissipate after a few weeks with the 3/16, but don't leave it in a warm car=total industrious reek).
This mat, true, costs a bit more, but I wish I had just gone with IT in the first place. I highly recommend this mat for the comfort and the immediate no-slip surface/texture. If you are practicing several times a week, are heavier, or are petite and want the comfort the extra padding offers, I highly, highly, suggest purchasing this mat. It is money VERY WELL spent!
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