JadeYogaHarmony Yoga Mat - Durable & Thick Gym Fitness Mat, Non-Slip Natural Rubber Yoga Mat - Home Exercise & Stretching Mat, Workout Mat - Yoga, Pilates & Meditation for Women & Men

This is the best yoga mat I've ever used. The firmness of this mat aids in balancing postures, no strain on your feet trying to hold on to a mat that is far too squishy. The grip is second to none. You will not slip on this mat no matter how sweaty your workout. Even my worn out Yogitoes towel stayed put. Definitely worth the price.

This is one of two high-quality yoga mats that people seem to recommend both here and on other sites. I initially purchased the other one after learning that it was very durable and guaranteed for life, but found it to be quite slippery. That has not been a problem with the Jade Harmony Professional yoga mat.The surface of this mat almost reminds me of a cat's tongue. It feels somewhat rough, especially if you drag a bare elbow or knee across it, but it has excellent grip right from the start. The grip can make sliding transitions from one pose to another more difficult to execute smoothly, but I really do not mind this because of the confidence that I have in Downward Dog, where I feel rock solid with no slipping. I'm six feet tall, and opted for the 74-inch version which gives me plenty of room from head to toe when lying on the mat. I also love the midnight blue color.The rough surface is also more difficult to clean, which you'll need to do more frequently because of its stickiness. The natural rubber also does a fine job of holding a static charge, which makes it prone to attracting whatever is loose on the floor. The mat has a very strong rubber smell, which I'm told goes away over time. It's also not good to leave the mat in direct sunlight, because that can cause the natural rubber to break down. This mat does not come with a lifetime guarantee like the other mat that I purchased, so if I stick with it I will need to plan on buying a new one after a year or two.This mat strikes a good balance between thickness, weight, and portability. It seems like it will be a good mat for use both at home, and when I head to a class. While definitely not as cushy as the other mat that I tried, I'm perfectly happy with it so far. It's definitely a big improvement over the yoga mats that you'll find at a typical big-box store.I may keep the other mat that I bought to give it more time to break in, but based on my initial reaction I can already tell that this one will probably be my favorite. I also think it's great that the manufacturer plants a tree for every mat they sell. We need more of those :)

Love this mat!! I am comparing this mat with Manduka Black Mat Pro.Pros:- It is better than Manduka for it's AMAZING TRACTION. There is no need to wait for a lengthy period to "break-in" so that the mat would stop being slippery... No. Jade Harmony mat is SUPER GRIPPY. Amazing traction! You will NOT slip anymore in down dog, warrior poses, etc.! (Of course, for hot yoga where you sweat profusely, you would still need to have a towel on it... That's a no brainer. But for regular yoga (i.e. light sweat), this is a perfect sticky mat!- It is also lighter than Manduka. Manduka's heaviness makes it ideal for those who want a thick mat (thickness is good for the knees), but the thickness also makes it harder to fold up and carry around. With Jade, it is super easy to roll up the mat and bring it around. I love it!Con:- It is thin compared to Manduka Black Mat. So, in some poses, you might need to add a cushion for your knees (e.g. double the mat over, or put a folded hand towel beneath your bent knee, etc.).- Smell: Similar to Manduka, when you first open it, and during the first few weeks of using it, there is a strong rubber smell which is unpleasant. The smell will go away after a prolonged use.But overall, I still prefer Jade Harmony to Manduka mainly because of the TRACTION. To me it's really important because I don't want to waste my time slipping around, risk injuring myself, and/or engage the wrong muscles in a pose. Traction is super crucial if you are a serious practitioner. Both brands are the leaders in the market (and I have used both), but I'd vote for Jade! :)

I purchased this mat based off an article I read recently reviewing several mats. I wasn't crazy about the price of a piece of rubber matting, but after spending $20 on a mat that immediately started shredding bits of "rubber" (or whatever the material was) I figured you get what you pay for. This has not disappointed me so far. It has amazing grip...almost too much grip. For hot yoga I've used a towel over it so I can't speak for how grippy it is once it gets wet. I like the thickness and firmness of the rubber. It seems like it will last. So far, so good! Definitely earns 4.5 stars. Oh, the strong rubbery smell that others mention does fade over time, even without having to washed it. Just leave the mat out unrolled when not using. I have learned to like the smell a bit.

This is a great mat with good stick. It smells like rubber, but it IS rubber so... It is also very heavy., and because it is so heavy, I will need to re-think how to carry around my yoga kit. But based on how nice this mat it, I expect to have it for many, many years.