Manduka Mats

finalthought83 · 06-30-2004, 03:12 PM

Anyone own one of these? if so what is you opinion of them

Mahalingam · 06-30-2004, 09:15 PM

What's a manduka mat?

finalthought83 · 07-01-2004, 02:39 PM

it is supposedly an excellent brand of mat that gets stickier as you sweat on it plus it is thick but firm for balancing poses

Mahalingam · 07-06-2004, 02:48 PM

sounds pretty gross

Mystic Wind · 07-22-2004, 02:42 PM

I persoanlly own a Spandula mat, it is a great brand which you can fold up and fit into a small bag, the perfect travelling companion. I take my Spandula everywhere!

jjhung · 05-11-2006, 07:14 PM

I am pretty anal so I used to wiped off my yoga mat each time because I see sweat dripping on it during yoga and I find that pretty gross. Now I use a mat towel called skidless by Yogitoes to lay on top of my mat. It is absorbant and is very hygenic since I can throw it into the washer after each use. For a towel it is expensive but worth the money. I searched online and found the cheapest one at www.absoluteyogi.com. I got the regular size in different colors. There is a bigger one but only in one color.

SLK · 03-13-2008, 08:13 AM

Just bumping the thread. Are the Manduka mats worth the money? Does anyone have other recommendations?

Chestnut · 03-13-2008, 03:51 PM

I definitely recommend manduka mats. I own two, one a little more thick (and more pricey) than the other. The first couple of times using it may be a little slippery but I think that is just an initial thing because now even after I wipe it down I don't slip anymore. They are very strong and are supposed to last forever - mine are only about a year old. The mat I had before those was gaiam, which after only a few months it was really worn out and little pieces would tear off of it. It is worth the investment because you won't have to buy another one for years

InnerAthlete · 03-13-2008, 06:49 PM

Opinion of them for what practice?

For my practice and carbon footprint I prefer a sort of eco mat. But even then you must balance Eco with safety. In that light I find the PER mats to be a nice balance but they are a bit too short if you are 5'8" or taller.

If you are jumping around and getting very sweaty then you'd want a mat that had traction when wet. If you're doing a Kundalini practice you'll likely want a sheep skin.

Hubert · 03-14-2008, 05:18 AM

What's wrong with goat skin ?

06-30-2004, 03:12 PM	#1
finalthought83 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Manduka Mats Anyone own one of these? if so what is you opinion of them

05-11-2006, 07:14 PM	#6
jjhung Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	Use a Mat Towel I am pretty anal so I used to wiped off my yoga mat each time because I see sweat dripping on it during yoga and I find that pretty gross. Now I use a mat towel called skidless by Yogitoes to lay on top of my mat. It is absorbant and is very hygenic since I can throw it into the washer after each use. For a towel it is expensive but worth the money. I searched online and found the cheapest one at www.absoluteyogi.com. I got the regular size in different colors. There is a bigger one but only in one color.

03-13-2008, 03:51 PM	#8
Chestnut Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Manduka Mats I definitely recommend manduka mats. I own two, one a little more thick (and more pricey) than the other. The first couple of times using it may be a little slippery but I think that is just an initial thing because now even after I wipe it down I don't slip anymore. They are very strong and are supposed to last forever - mine are only about a year old. The mat I had before those was gaiam, which after only a few months it was really worn out and little pieces would tear off of it. It is worth the investment because you won't have to buy another one for years

03-13-2008, 06:49 PM	#9
InnerAthlete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 733	Opinion of them for what practice? For my practice and carbon footprint I prefer a sort of eco mat. But even then you must balance Eco with safety. In that light I find the PER mats to be a nice balance but they are a bit too short if you are 5'8" or taller. If you are jumping around and getting very sweaty then you'd want a mat that had traction when wet. If you're doing a Kundalini practice you'll likely want a sheep skin. __________________ ---- http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

03-14-2008, 05:18 AM	#10
Hubert Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 590	What's wrong with goat skin ? __________________ "My God is love and sweetly suffers all."/ Sri Aurobindo

06-30-2004, 09:15 PM	#2
Mahalingam Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 25	What's a manduka mat?

07-01-2004, 02:39 PM	#3
finalthought83 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	it is supposedly an excellent brand of mat that gets stickier as you sweat on it plus it is thick but firm for balancing poses

07-06-2004, 02:48 PM	#4
Mahalingam Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 25	sounds pretty gross

07-22-2004, 02:42 PM	#5
Mystic Wind Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	I persoanlly own a Spandula mat, it is a great brand which you can fold up and fit into a small bag, the perfect travelling companion. I take my Spandula everywhere!

03-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#7
SLK Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Just bumping the thread. Are the Manduka mats worth the money? Does anyone have other recommendations?

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