Best yoga mat!
This mat offers great stability and absolutely does not move! it's worth the money!
Awesome for P90X'ers!
My husband & I both do the P90X workouts & I have to say for all of you out there - This is the BEST mat we've found. Unfortunately we went through a few yoga mats each until we found the Manduka Black mat. All the other mats tore up with the Plyometrics workout - but this mat not only provides great cushion for leaping, but my husband (who sweats a LOT in yoga) doesn't slide around like on the others. It's VERY durable & Amazon has the best price around. If you're thinking of doing P90X - I definitely recommend this mat - you'll never have to buy another one!
Best mat...hands down
If you're into yoga enough that you'd even entertain the idea of spending $75 for a mat, then you've come to the right place. Manduka's BlackMatPRO 71 is an incredible mat that will stand up to your level of yoga practice.
First of all, the thing weighs about 7 pounds. Yes, 7 pounds. Why? One word: quality.
*Put this mat down on carpet, and you'll have no problems--it will not buckle or give in downward facing dog.
*It's very "tacky" and I have never had any problems with it slipping on hard surfaces, or with my hands or forearms slipping, even while damp with sweat.
*At 71 inches (that's 5 ft 11 inches), it's also a bit longer than most yoga mats, which makes it nice for when you are doing ... Read More
Very comfy but heavy for travel
I gave this to my husband for his birthday. He does yoga at home with videos. He loves the mat, it is much gentler on his knees. It is a bit heavy, so just beware of that if you intend to travel with it.
Great Buy
Yes, the mat is the Taj Mahal of yoga mats as described by someone. Cushioning is perfect for spine, and with stability due to non- slipperyness,the stretching in hathyoga becomes better leading to a quicker attainment to sidhdha in asana(posture).Also,I would purchase the longer one 85" later and give this 71" one for women in the house for their exclusive use.It will last a lifetime,this claim also appears based on fact.Thanks. Ashutosh
