Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat 2/5" or 1" with Easy-Cinch Carrying Strap

I needed the thickest yoga mat I could find because I have terrible balance and I was sure to take a tumble sooner not later. I shopped diligently. I checked out Costco - great price but the thickness wasn't there. I scoured Amazon comparing price and thickness. Turns out the thicker mats were priced significantly higher than Gaiam. Now who knows what deal will make my results obsolete. Well I unpacked the mat and checked it out with a few poses. Yup, right then and there within one minute I took a tumble. Luckily I landed on the mat. It did it's job and only my dignity was hurt. No bruises except to my ego. But with my horrid balance it could easily have turned out differently. I think I should buy at least two more. Cuz I ain't going to land perfectly every time. And no more standing balance poses for me. With the critical safety feature well demonstrated and cost effective come other issues. The mat is a relatively standard size for a quality yoga mat. I have certainly tried to save money and ended up with smaller and thinner mats. But back then my balance was significantly better and the trade off seemed reasonable. It seems to have a permanent curve in the mat. Makes it easy to roll but there is definitely an up and down surface spreading the mat. The harness to hold the mat is very secure, holds well but not the most convenient on the planet. The surface is nice and grippy very important to me. The mat has just enough give that you can sink your toes in a little bit. Excellent! Boy do I need that. Assuming I can stay balanced the whole time this is a comfortable (!) mat and if I just bounce off then you should not experience pain from extended standing poses.

This 10mm mat is by far superior to the thinner mats I've used in the past. The thicker mat makes all the difference in cushioning and comfort, ideal for your joints, knees, wrists, etc. The thicker mat also adds insulation from cold and hard flooring. I love the easy roll up and velcro straps and handle. Even better, the colors are extraordinary. Gaiam is all about quality.

The quality is great. Thickness a must if doing real yoga and if you have back problems. Great selection of colors that do not fade. Does not slide at all. Thick soft and good quality materials with no smells. Length is perfect for anyone under 6 feet tall.

Mat is good. Used it twice and it’s already getting small holes in it. It also did not come with a strap like it says

Wonderful Mat. High End. Very Thick! Provides excellent comfort when laying on your back, etc. It's extremely well made. No complaints. Worth the extra few dollars vs. others. I took a meditation class and saw many other student Mats (and noticed this Mat was superior for comfort). I like thicker Mats vs. thinner Mats so I am biased- since I lay down on it mostly. If you are looking for a thicker Mat for lying down, etc. this Mat is superior to other thick Mats.

Love the thickness! Looks awesome and can’t wait to use! I have back problems and needed something thick and this is going to be great for comfort and support.

APRIL UPDATE! This mat has been so great. After four months, it's still perfectly squishy and lovely, and when it gets dirty, just a sponge-off does the trick. Light as air to tote around to classes, too. Without exaggerating, probably my best purchase I've ever made on Amazon. Get one....or two. Your joints will thank you! ORIGINAL REVIEW Greetings, Fellow Shoppers: I've tried the lightweight PVC traditional Gaiam mat (6mm), their TPE mat (5mm), and also had a pricy Liforme PU/Rubber mat (4.2mm but a whopping 6.6lbs). The PVC and TPE mats were pretty unsupportive and quite stinky. The Liforme mat was gorgeous and a bit more supportive, but the PU top permanently soaked up everything it touched, the natural rubber never aired out (think tire store smell), and hauling it around was a literal drag. This NBR (same type of rubber as nitrile gloves) mat from Gaiam Essentials seems to be the happy medium of low to no-scent, super thick (10mm) yet only 3lbs, plus it's a closed cell material so you can actually wash it in the tub if you need to. Due to the nice thickness, I can use this mat not only for yoga but for Pilates as well where many moves are done on the neck and spine. At 72 inches, it's four inches longer than traditional mats, so that's nice for everyone, especially taller people. The simple carrying strap is Velcro and thick enough to throw over your shoulder comfortably. All this and less than $25 bucks makes for a pretty amazing deal, IMO. Namaste, y'all!

works well, nice and thick and comfortable. but even after months of use and regular cleaning, it still has a strange smell.

Le tapis répond bien à sa description, il est confortable et facile à transporter avec ses anses

El tapete es uno de los mejores del mercado para hacer ejercicio. Ya sea para hacer yoga, pilates, calistecnia, etc. este tapete es de lo más cómodo que puedes comprar. En lo personal me gustan los tapetes gruesos, acolchonados y este cumple perfectamente. Y con sus múltiples opciones de color, creo que está más que excelente para quien busque un tapete. Además, el producto llegó a tiempo, sin problemas ni daños.

These are absolutely epic quality . Proper thickness and best of all it's LOOONG enough, for those of us blessed with a little extra length

Wonderful mat 10/10! It is thick enough such that my knees and back dont hurt anymore after using this, super comfortable! Definitely recommend to all!

Bien épais pour la pratique et pas trop encombrant s'il est enroulé.