Manduka Mats - Page 2

InnerAthlete · 03-14-2008, 01:57 PM

Nothing I suppose. Unless, of course, YOU are the goat

cyclezen · 03-14-2008, 02:59 PM

after using and trying a bunch of different mats, I've settled on a Manduka - pun intended

.
Tried 4 other mats from the regular type to the 'eco' mats and though they are OK, the Mandukas are superior.
I have boney knees which really hurt if I don;t have enough padding on a hard floor. But I don't like 'spongy'. Most of the mats I've tried are more 'spongy' than not - all were specialty Yoga mats not the 'exercise' mats you find in general sports stores.
I bought a Manduka purplelite as my only mat and use it at all my practices, except the ones I do at Yoga Soup (studio in my area I go to a lot). The purplelite looks like it will hold up quite well over time, is not the real thick kind but is not spongy, so padding is good and is not bulky to haul around on a bike. Yoga Soup has a bunch of Manduka Blacks to use for their classes. Solid and subtantial firm, great grip and in my mind the AB FAB of the mats I've tried. But the Black is also a bit bulky, so not great to transport on a bike. Still, the Manduka Black is a benchmark.

Renich · 03-15-2008, 02:19 PM

I love Manduka yoga mats because they provide excellent cushioning due to the ultra thickness of these mats.

aystam · 05-02-2008, 10:05 PM

I have an original Manduka and one of the new Eko ones. Heavy, but they're great mats if they fit your style.

YogaMaster · 05-07-2008, 05:54 PM

Amazon has some useful reviews from both sides of the coin.

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat (Black)

Learening Hand · 05-10-2008, 12:56 AM

A manduka mat is the best for ashtanga or vigorous practice. It is a very durable mat and provides the best cushion for all the jump backs and jump throughs required in ashtanga. If you're doing bikram, then you don't need a manduka mat but it's worth it to pay a bit more for a better mat. I've probably gone through 4 different mats and settled on a manduka and would probably never buy a different mat.

Also, I've visited studios around the country and have used some of the other popular brand name mats. Most of them are adequate and some of them are much better than the manduka with regard to slipping. However, the manduka is still my preference and is probably the best all around mat. However, a manduka is very heavy and bulky compared to most of the other mats.

03-14-2008, 01:57 PM	#11
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03-15-2008, 02:19 PM	#13
Renich Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	I love Manduka yoga mats because they provide excellent cushioning due to the ultra thickness of these mats. __________________ Namaste, Renee www.yoga-workout.com

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03-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#12
cyclezen Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 33	after using and trying a bunch of different mats, I've settled on a Manduka - pun intended . Tried 4 other mats from the regular type to the 'eco' mats and though they are OK, the Mandukas are superior. I have boney knees which really hurt if I don;t have enough padding on a hard floor. But I don't like 'spongy'. Most of the mats I've tried are more 'spongy' than not - all were specialty Yoga mats not the 'exercise' mats you find in general sports stores. I bought a Manduka purplelite as my only mat and use it at all my practices, except the ones I do at Yoga Soup (studio in my area I go to a lot). The purplelite looks like it will hold up quite well over time, is not the real thick kind but is not spongy, so padding is good and is not bulky to haul around on a bike. Yoga Soup has a bunch of Manduka Blacks to use for their classes. Solid and subtantial firm, great grip and in my mind the AB FAB of the mats I've tried. But the Black is also a bit bulky, so not great to transport on a bike. Still, the Manduka Black is a benchmark.

05-02-2008, 10:05 PM	#14
aystam Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	I have an original Manduka and one of the new Eko ones. Heavy, but they're great mats if they fit your style.

05-07-2008, 05:54 PM	#15
YogaMaster Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	Amazon has some useful reviews from both sides of the coin. Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Manduka 71-Inch Yoga Mat (Black)

05-10-2008, 12:56 AM	#16
Learening Hand Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	A manduka mat is the best for ashtanga or vigorous practice. It is a very durable mat and provides the best cushion for all the jump backs and jump throughs required in ashtanga. If you're doing bikram, then you don't need a manduka mat but it's worth it to pay a bit more for a better mat. I've probably gone through 4 different mats and settled on a manduka and would probably never buy a different mat. Also, I've visited studios around the country and have used some of the other popular brand name mats. Most of them are adequate and some of them are much better than the manduka with regard to slipping. However, the manduka is still my preference and is probably the best all around mat. However, a manduka is very heavy and bulky compared to most of the other mats.