PROlite Yoga Mat

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!!

I’ve owned a Manduka Pro Lite for years and it’s still in perfect condition, hands down the best mat I’ve ever used. That kind of durability is rare.I picked up a second one specifically for studio practice, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s impressively lightweight while still being thick, supportive, and super comfortable for every pose.Sleek look, outstanding performance, and built to last. Definitely worth the money.Five stars for design, function, and durability - Manduka absolutely delivers.

This is a great yoga mat (Pro Lite), it is well worth the money if you can put the hours on the mat with some time to "season" it. As you unroll it, you will need to rub it with coarse sea salt and let it sit for 24 hours on a hard flat surface and / or let it sit in the sun for a few hours, according to the Manduka website. This mat is VERY slippery upon first unroll but after season, it got a little better and is continuing to get better over time. My yoga teacher has had hers for nearly a decade and hers is still in amazing condition with even better grip.In the photos, you can see my older Natural Tree Rubber Mat from Manduka laid on top of the pro lite and it was a normal yoga mat size. I am not a tall person by any means (about 5’ 10”) but I had to be exactly in place or my head/feet would be hanging off. This new Pro Lite (which you can see underneath) is significantly longer without taking up my whole room. I honestly don't think I would need anything longer or wider, not for the substantial price jump at least. I love this mat because it doesn't make my hands smell like that weird rubber glove smell like my old one did. This mat doesn't move on the floor thanks to the circled grips on the bottom. My favorite aspect of this mat is because it is closed cell technology which means dog hair splinters and other fibers don't get stuck inside the mat and poke you in the back during savasana or other floor poses. I would recommend using Manduka brand cleaning spray after use to maintain the integrity of the mat. I have been a Manduka fan for a long time and this was a great addition.TL:DRThis is a great mat that will last you forever IF you practice on it a lot or season it with salt scrub.

Excellent top quality yoga mat. I bought this mat because I needed something more durable and something that won’t absorb sweat and is easy to clean (note the closed-cell construction). I compared this with the Manduka PRO yoga mat (the is the PROlite version) and I like this because it’s a bit lighter and slightly smaller and easy to carry to class. It has a lifetime guarantee and I can see why. The material is not cheap foamy material. I don’t know if it’s rubber, but it feels like thick rubber sort of. I plan to use and keep this for a long time. Good investment! Worth the extra money!!!

Wanted to get a mat that was not slippery,,, instructions were to salt the mat for 24 hours (you tube) I even rubbed the front and back areas (hands and feet) extra. did not seem to work, how ever have only used it 3 times. right now using my whole mat towel to cover until I work it in more, I have some yoga towels and may use them in the foot and hand areas. Mat is very solid and feels great at only 4mm. Very comfortable. So far so good. will update review after using the mat more. Update 12/22,,, I purchased some yoga towels 1x27 to use at the front and back of mat,, wet them down a little. They work great so far, and hold on the mat very good, do become a little crumpled while I am doing other poses. Wanted to try these instead of a full towel covering. Will update in a couple of weeks. UPDATE 1/11/23 Final Review. After one year mat is in great shape, of course I take care of it. I clean it when I get home. Is it non slip,, some what,, If your doing a regular, easy class medium poses, you can hold all your poses without a problem. If your getting into an advanced class and start sweating, yes you will slip.. I do hot yoga once a week and cover the mat with whole mat towel,( the half towels I tried did not work) works great. Additionally if I I go to a advanced class and know I'm going to sweat I bring the whole mat towel I clean the mat every time after use, let it air dry, then NOTE!!!!! reverse roll the mat, keeps it nice and flat when you lay it out. So bottom line I love this mat, worth the money I spent, I do take care of it and put some effort into taking care of it. It is some what of hassle having to use mat towels, but they are easy to clean in the wash..

This mat was definitely very slippery at first, I don't recommend using it before breaking down the film unless you enjoy feeling like you're doing yoga on ice! But after I got the film off, this mat became amazing! Its grippy, sturdy, padded, and I just love how it rolls flat immediately when you lay it on the ground, no curls at the ends. The following was how I removed the slippery film...1. I poured a medium layer of eom salts ALL over the mat2. I poured a thin layer of baking soda ALL over the mat (on top of the salt)3. I soaked a sponge and squeezed it to cover the mat with water (repeat as often as needed to make a thick mixture)4. I took a new "Scotch Brite" sponge and used the course side to scrub in a circular motion (starting at one end of the mat and slowly making my way to the other). I went over my mat 5 times in total (took about an hour)5. I rinsed the mat off in very hot water in the shower and laid it out to dry (sun is best)6. I read that dry heat helps to break down the film and since it is currently winter here in Colorado, laying the mat outside in the sun was not an option, so I got creative with my space heater and positioned my mat in such a way that the heater would blow hot air directly on the mat for 40 minutes per side.My next use of the mat was a completely different experience. It really is a great mat, although for the price, it really should come pre-scrubbed!

Amazing! Love it!!!!

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.)

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ok, ahí le va pa quién le sirva. Tiene dos semanas desde que llegó mi tapete.En cuanto a la entrega, me llegó un día antes de lo esperado, súper bien xq no pague envío. En cuanto al precio, no creo que sea muy caro para el uso que le doy.En cuanto al tapete: Desde que lo extendí me agradó el color, es muy bonito. Le puse sal tal como lo indican las instrucciones y lo tendí al sol solo un ratito (xq ha estado lloviendo), lo dejé así poco más de un día, exfoliándolo ligeramente cada tanto con la sal que le había puesto. Lo limpié con el trapo húmedo y listo!A partir del día siguiente lo empecé a usar. Comencé haciendo ejercicio muscular (abdominales, lagartijas, pesas y demás) y es bastante cómodo, cosa q me preocupaba xq pensé q me calaría el piso y no; pero los primeros días se sentía un poco resbaloso con el sudor (a mi me sudan las manos), no en exceso, pero sí algo a considerar.Esta última semana, he hecho además Ashtanga, el primer día lo usé con bastante precaución x lo resbaloso q lo había sentido pero cuál ha sido mi sorpresa? con el paso de los días, no se si es que le he agarrado confianza pero ya no lo siento para nada resbaloso, ni se mueve del piso ni nada.Mi opinión es...creo que acabo de comprar muy buen tapete, cómodo y con un muy buen agarre, no dudo que con el tiempo mejore. Yo tenía un tapete (de los económicos) y en la shala tmb había usado de otros que se desmoronaban con el paso de los pies, o constantemente me resbalaba en ellos y así; ahora comparándolos con éste, definitivamente se siente la calidad del material y me sorprende que aún estado bastante sudado el asunto, no me resbalo.Tenía planeado hacerle más "exfoliaciones" x los comentarios que había visto, pero para mi, así esta bien.... Saludos!

This Yoga Mat brand speaks for itself. Get this mat after several reviews and I wanted the longer version as I'm above 180cm. At the beginning, was skeptical about the slippery surface and boy it was really slipper when i first unpacked it. Just follow Manduka guideline on how to break in the mat and after the first try it sticky with a good grip. Its a life time investment and its a good buy. Also the one I got was made in Germany.

Ho fatto una ricerca molto accurata, lunga e approfondita tra vari brand materiali colori misure grammature recensioni, prima di sceglierlo. È un tappetino eccezionale giusto peso anche in caso di trasporto, lo spessore ammortizza in modo perfetto i punti sensibili del corpo durante la tensione o pressione in certe posizioni, e grippa bene anche con le estremità un po' umide. Odore delicato stupendo, indeformabile, si lava e asciuga con facilità, la texture mat è molto molto cool, piacevole al tatto e alla vista. Il colore si integra con le piante, il verde negli ambienti interni ed esterni. La tonalità fresca e delicata accampa lo sguardo durante la pratica, come un letto di salvia. Il prezzo è assolutamente giustificato.

Diese Matte ist rutschig! Ich habe sie als Nachfolgerin meiner alten Manduka-Matte gekauft und bin von der Qualität enttäuscht. Trotz der empfohlenen Maßnahmen wie Meersalz streuen und einwirken lassen, ist die Matte weiterhin rutschig. Von einer Pro-Serie und das auf dem Markt, bei der es so viele Alternativen gibt, habe ich das nicht erwartet. Um der Marke Manduka gerecht zu bleiben, möchte ich erwähnen, dass meine alte Matte mir viele Jahre lang gut gedient hat.