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DiscountDelight - The Original Deluxe Classic Yoga Mat -- Thicker than standard mats
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Manufacturer: Yoga Site
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Binding: Misc.
Brand: Yoga Site
Feature: Ideal sticky mat for yoga
Label: Yoga Site
Manufacturer: Yoga Site
Publisher: Yoga Site
Studio: Yoga Site
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Ideal sticky mat for yoga
Preferred by many yoga stuidos and health clubs
High quality and durable
Thicker than standard mats
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Summary: My thoughts on "The Original Deluxe Classic Yoga Mat"
Comment: I was trying to use a regular work out mat for Yoga and it was slipping and ack so was I. The sticky surface on the Yoga mat is wonderful!! It's a perfect size for all the postures, can be taken anywhere as it folds up nicely. It is an excellent thickness for my needs and so comfortable. I am very happy I purchased it.
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Summary: Too Long Too Thin
Comment: This mat is very long - two children could use it @ the same time - which is longer than needed. Also it says extra thick - it is as thin or thiner than every yoga mat i've used plus if you sweat @ all its like doing yoga on a slip 'n slide. I gave it away and went back to using the floor.
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Summary: Great yoga mat
Comment: Great mat. It is just as described. It's a little bit thicker than my 1/8" mat and is very sticky. Can't beat the price.
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Summary: Standard thickness, mediocre performance
Comment: I purchased this mat with the understanding that it would be a good value for cheaper price. I was looking for a thicker mat that would add a bit more cushion to poses involving my knees. I was very disappointed to find that it is the exact thickness as my last mat (which is a generic mat purchased at a drugstore), and it is a lot more slippery than my last mat ever was. In the course of a yoga class, the mat gets squished down by my hands and feet and does not return to its original thickness until well after the class is over. I will likely donate this mat to someone else and resume the search for a better mat.
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Summary: Two Sides to All Yoga Mats; Know Which Side is Up
Comment: Yoga mats come in three basic thicknesses. At 3/16" this mat is one of the thicker ones designed for those who need or want extra cushion. At 24" x 68" it is the standard width and length. Mats that are about one third as thick as this one (1/16") are good for travel or placing under a thicker mat to provide more traction. The average mats are about 1/8."
There are two sides to this and nearly all yoga mats. Look carefully at the 'bumps' on each side of the mat. The larger bumps are designed to face upwards to cushion your hands, feet, and knees during poses while keeping your body from dangerously slipping out of alignment. The smaller bumps are designed to face downwards to grip the floor and keep the yoga mat from sliding. Many mats have a label on one end with the name of the brand. This is typically, but not always, located on the 'up' side. The bumps will tell you for sure.
This yoga mat will increase in softness and stickiness with use. (So do most mats.) They start out mildly sticky and increase in stickiness the more they are used. You will want to wash your mat when it first arrives so as to remove the thin film they get on their surface during the manufacturing process. Instructions for washing the mat are included. Once you've washed and dried your mat you're ready to begin! After using it for a while, if you find the mat decreasing in stickiness each time you pull it out, this is the typical sign that a light coating of dust or too much body sweat has accumulated on your mat and it needs a light hand washing with very diluted soap and water. After washing, roll your mat in a thick towel to squeeze out the excess water, otherwise it will take forever to dry in the air. Then, air dry your mat unrolled, inside, and away from sunlight. (Hanging over the shower bar works nicely.)
When you first unroll your mat you will find one end to be a bit curled. Simply alternate the direction you roll your mat (top outside once, then bottom outside next) or the end you start from (curled end once, flat end next time) and you'll find it straightening out more or less over time.
I recommend buying your own yoga mat even if your yoga studio or gym provides them for you. I've worked in many studios and gyms over the years. Sometimes management has mats cleaned often, sometimes not. If you bring your own mat you always know where it's been. :o) Plus, owning your own mat may encourage you to begin valuable practice at home.
For my students who have trouble with their knees in some of the poses requiring the body weight to rest on a knee, I recommend temporarily folding over one end of the mat to get double cushion under the knee while still leaving one layer under the rest of the body. This saves you having to haul more than one mat out each time you practice which can be discouraging especially to the beginner.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Our bestselling mat, the Deluxe Classic is used in yoga studios across the country and around the world. Made of durable foam with a high-tack surface for stickiness, our Deluxe Classic is a little thicker between 1/8th" and 3/16") than most mats for extra comfort. The Deluxe Classic Sticky Mat is the standard for yoga practitioners everywhere. Measures 24" x 68" x 3/16". Latex-free.
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