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4.3.2014

If you regularly practice any form of yoga (especially Bikram or Hatha), Pilates and so on and are after a top quality and "future proofed" mat, then a Manduka really is the one and only choice.I wasn't very "au fait" with yoga mats when I asked for a mat on Amazon that was made by 66 Fit, for my birthday last year.That mat was decent enough, but I was going to Hatha yoga quite regulalry near my home in Leeds and it wasn't the grippiest when it got sweat on it.Fortunately the teacher at my Tuesday lunchtime Ashtanga classes recommended the PROlite mat just before Xmas.When I had a quick try on it and found that it was nigh on impossible to slip on it, I knew this purchase had to be made,especially as I was going to start off 2014 by going to around 40 hot yoga classes in January and February alone!I went for the PROlite, on account of it being less bulky than the Pro version.I was after a mat that was easily portable as I combined this purchase with a the fantastic Manduka GO Stead mat and kit carrier which I've also just reviewed.This is lighter the Pro but far from "lightweight"...you really can feel the build quality when practising on it.While it might be a fair bit cheaper than then Pro, it still maintains Manduka's lifetime guarantee, big tick in the future proofed box there then.I must now respond to some of the more short sighted reviews about these mats being slippery when you first get them...Can only assume that these people did not read the information that came with the mat, because it actually recommends treating the mat before you first use it by lightly rubbing salt into the mat with a tiny bit of water.It also states that this is because because the manufacturing of these top qulaity mats naturally leaves a slight film layer on the surface (or words to that effect).It is a very much a sign of the build quality / production process, that this layer of film that is on the mat to start off with and it stands to reason therefore that the mat naturally needs to be "bedded in" a wee bit.And even allowing for this layer of film, I only moved ever so slightly (far less than I did with the 66 Fit mat) in Trikonasana (with sweat on the mat) in the first 2 or 3 Hatha classes i did on it, having done the salt and water treatment.Since then, it's been rock solid.Some people like a good moan though don't they? :-)In summary, if you want to pay a bit more up front for a mat, to take away the need to have to replace it every few months, get a Manduka, it's a total no brainer.You will not be disappointed and you will end up saving money in the long term, compared to buying mutlple mats without lifetime guarnatees!
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13.4.2006

With its third season, The Twilight Zone was beginning to get restless. Rod Serling had so much input and influence on the first two seasons that his fatigue was beginning to show. Still, Season Three does feature some excellent episodes.'A Game of Pool', in which a pool shark (the excellent Jack Klugman) has to defeat a game legend or lose his life, is tightly constructed drama; 'It's A Good Life' is one of the all-time classics, featuring Billy Mumy as a little boy in control of a whole town; 'Deaths-Head Revisited' is an extremely powerful tale of retribution, starring Oscar Beregi and Joseph Schildkraut; 'The Midnight Sun'is a beautifully produced episode in every way with an outstanding musical score.Other episodes such as 'Five Characters In Search of An Exit', 'Nothing in the Dark', 'To Serve Man' (with one of the most memorable endings in TV history), 'Little Girl Lost', 'Person or Persons Unknown', 'The Trade-Ins', 'The Dummy', and 'The Changing of the Guard' are also high-ranking episodes.The problem with this season is that the bad episodes really rancour. In the first two seasons, these had been rare and quite forgettable, but in this season the bad episodes stick in your mind. 'The Arrival' is a complete cop-out, 'The Shelter' is pompously written, 'The Passersby' is predictable, 'Showdown with Rance McGrew' is boring. It's sad to think that many of the shows could have been much better. 'The Hunt', 'A Quality of Mercy', 'Dead Man's Shoes', Kick the Can', 'A Piano in the House' all showed much potential, but unfortunately a lot of this is not met.And unless you're a collector, don't bother with what is surely one of the worst Twilight Zone's ever, 'The Gift'. It's difficult to find a good word to say about it.In retrospect, Season Three contains some of the shows finest episodes scattered thinly, and it's nowhere near as bad as Season Five. This represented the end of an era. After this season, producer Buck Houghton left to pursue other projects, and Serling's involvement in the show dramatically reduced. With Season Four, Twilight Zone started short-lived hour-long stories.Despite the misses, Season Three is an essential part of any Twilight Zone fans collection.
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13.1.2019

I have recently stepped up my yoga practice and I wanted a comfortable mat. My old mat was a basic thin Gaiam mat that served it's purpose on hardwood floors, but I needed something that wouldn't slide and bunch up on carpet.When researching for the best mat I could buy, I came across three that were contenders: the Manduka Prolite, the Manduka Pro, and the Jade Harmony. I decided to purchase the Prolite because it is non-latex, lighter than the Pro, and has a great warranty. The Jade Harmony was not latex free (I have an allergy) and didn't include a lifetime warranty.I purchased the Thrive color in 71'. The color is a deeper emerald green and I really like the color against the black logo.As for the length, I am 5'7 and I find that the extra few inches make a difference in my practice. The cushion and support this mat offers is better than I have ever experienced with any of my five prior $20 mats. Further, it is pretty light and I could definitely take this to a studio when not practicing at home.My mat arrived in fine condition but with a little indent from where the label was. Given the price, I was annoyed but I let it go. I jumped on the mat quickly after I opened it to test out the slippage and I really didn't experience anything more than I have on my prior mats. In down dog, I do feel my hands slide slightly, but I know with time (or a salt treatment), this should wear away. (Should it not, I will update my review). I was SUPER nervous based on other reviews about slipping during practice, but I just completed a 20 min. intermediate vinyasa flow with no issues.One tip I have is DO NOT store the mat in a wire basket. I stored it rolled-up and vertical in a wire basket and the bottom end (the edges of the mat) became a little dented from the pressure.I would definitely re-purchase but I would probably shop around on price. While this color was on sale, there are other colors elsewhere that are even cheaper. For that reason, I give four stars. This mat is great, but it didn't blow my mind. (I am hoping to update this review to 5 stars should my mind change through practice).
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17.4.2014

I've always heard that Maduka makes the best yoga mats on the planet, I've heard people call them the "cadillac of yoga mats," and I've seen people look at them with scorn.I have been practicing seriously for about 7 months and I have gone through a cheap Gaiam and I also bought a rather expensive eco mat made of jute and natural tree rubber that ended up breaking down and leaving tiny flakes on me after practicing and I found this very distracting.It is difficult to make a decision as a yogi that strives to abide by ahimsa and do as little harm to the planet as possible--this is why I was initially attracted to eco mats when I first became serious about yoga.But after doing quite a bit of research I settled on the manduka prolite because I was not excited about the idea of buying a new yoga mat every couple of months.I don't blame the negative reviewers, the mat itself requires a rigorous break in period--I would imagine it is because these mats are supposed to last forever. I have done the salt scrub and practice on my prolite as often as possible, but I find the best thing to do is to wash it down and leave it in a really sunny place for several hours.I am certain this mat will be with me for a long time and I feel my practice has improved because of it. If you are willing to muscle through the break in period, I think you will delight in the steadiness and sturdiness of this mat. I feel my balancing poses in particular have improved.As far as Ahimsa goes, I also feel that this mat should last me the rest of my life and I will not be contributing to more yoga mat waste in landfills, bio-degradable or not.If you are patient and serious about your yoga practice, I think this yoga mat is for you. There might be better options out there that meet your needs in other ways or more meet them more immediately. But I find this mat to reflect my yoga practice in every way--it requires love and patience and in the end it will bring you joy and open your heart as far as you are willing to go.
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4.6.2013

Before buying this mat I had used 2 cheap foam mats over the course of 14 months, attending class 5 days/week. The cheap foam wore out where I put my hands/feet after just a week of use, and the mats were so lightweight they would move when I'd jump into a pose. Needless to say, I have been thrilled with the performance of this Manduka mat! It feels solid beneath me, while still giving a supportive cushion and NEVER moves when I change poses. After 3 months of use, it hasn't shown any signs of wearing down where my hands and feet go. I sweat profusely and have always used Yogitoes mat towels on top of my mats, and they still work great on top of this one.I was debating between either this mat or one of the Jade mats that my studio sells,but what deterred me from Jade was seeing mats of other students/instructors in various stages of being worn out after only months of use, and seeing the little bits of rubber stuck all over people's sweaty skin and scattered all over the floor as they deteriorated. Also, I have heard that the Jade mats start to break down when left in the sun, and I always leave my mat in the back seat of my car (the Manduka has given me no problems being locked in my hot car). For the price of these mats, I wanted one that was going to last me more than a year or two before demanding to be replaced and I'm confident that I've found that with the Manduka, since it's backed with a lifetime guarantee.UPDATE January 2016:This mat has still being working great for me for the last 2.5 years! I use it several days/week and it still looks and functions just as well as the day I bought it! I still use my Yogitoes mat towels over the top of it, and they work great together! If I was in the market for a new mat, I'd buy the same one again in a heartbeat! I don't envision having a need to replace it for at least a decade or more of continued use.
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22.8.2004

i bought this mat in the hopes of enjoying the benefits of the high density "black mat" made by manduka without the bulkiness of that mat. first of all, either of the manduka mats is far better than the versions other companies have produced in response to the mat's popularity. there is not the heavy industrial smell to the mat that can get in the air, your clothes, and skin. their density makes it far and away a completely different experience than the typical yoga mat. they are more stable and cushion without being squishy. they are very sturdy and resilient and will last a long time, so your yoga mats will not end up littering the environment over time. between the two manduka mats,i favor this one because it is much easier to transport and store and i do not notice any loss of comfort from the slight difference in thickness (3/16" instead of 1/4"). if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the manduka black mat, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. but i found this mat at least as stable (perhaps more so), and more versatile, just the thing for a secure and comfortable support for yoga. another option in using this mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. the cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily, so your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds. if that's not enough, the $45 price i paid through amazon is far better than i saw in stores or other websites. you just can't go wrong with this mat.
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21.6.2013

Once I had gone to enough yoga classes to determine that it was something I would be doing on a regular basis and I should therefore get some decent gear, I bought a Manduka PROlite to replace the cheap exercise mat I'd started out with. Immediate improvement! The density of the Manduka meant my knees no longer hurt in certain poses, and the mat had better grip than the one I'd been using. The mat did have a faint smell at first, but this quickly dissipated. And while substantial, it fit easily in my mat bag and was easy to carry (this last feature was confirmed when I had to drop my car off for an emergency repair after yoga class and then had to walk home with the mat slung across my back: roughly 2 miles,most of it uphill).A little over 3 years of regular practice later, this mat is still going strong, still looking great, and I never get tired of that soothing Pacific Blue. This mat looks like it could last forever. Meanwhile, I have watched other students go through mat after mat that started falling apart after just a few months of use.Others have complained that this mat is slippery. I never had this problem because I never had a problem with sweaty hands and feet. Then I began taking heated power yoga classes and commenced to sweat veritable frog ponds. Things did indeed get slippery. So I bought a Yogitoes skidless mat towel. Problem solved.As for cleaning, I just handwash the thing with warm water and mild soap, hose it off, and let it dry in the sun.Although the PROlite is a bit more expensive than other mats, you get what you pay for: a good-looking, durable mat that provides cushioning and grip. If you have a problem with sweaty extremities, a skidless towel or some grippy yoga gloves/socks should take care of it.
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10.5.2016

I love this mat! I debated buying it because of the price, but it was definitely worth it. I chose the PROlite instead of the Pro because I practice at a studio 4-6 times per week and didn't want to lug around the heavy Pro.My favorite aspects of this mat are its density and support. My previous mat was a little thicker, less dense, and had more cushion. I liked this for my wrists and knees, and was worried the PROlite would not be as good in these areas. But it works great so far and I haven't had any problems with my wrists or knees. The mat is dense, so when I stand on it I have more support, which increases my balance in standing/balancing poses. My previous mat used to sink down and form an impression of my feet,but this mat does not do that and I have found my balance and steadiness has improved as a result. The size is also good for me (I'm 5'5").As for slipping, I don't have any complaints so far. I practice hot yoga (95 degree room) and for a normal effort class, I just wipe my hands a few times during class and I'm fine. If the class is really intense and I start dripping sweat, I put my hand towel down to use over the mat. With my previous mat I used a mat towel because I would slip all over the place. I've been using this mat for about 2 months, without doing the initial salt scrub & sun exposure to break it in. I find that for some reason my feet don't slip at all, ever. But if the class is really intense, my hands can start to slip.Overall, I really love this mat and am happy that I purchased it. I would definitely recommend it to someone who is looking to expand their yoga practice. I didn't realize how much my other mat was affecting my practice until I switched to the PROlite.
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13.9.2020

This is a great yoga mat (Pro Lite), it is well worth the money if you can put the hours on the mat with some time to "season" it. As you unroll it, you will need to rub it with coarse sea salt and let it sit for 24 hours on a hard flat surface and / or let it sit in the sun for a few hours, according to the Manduka website. This mat is VERY slippery upon first unroll but after season, it got a little better and is continuing to get better over time. My yoga teacher has had hers for nearly a decade and hers is still in amazing condition with even better grip.In the photos, you can see my older Natural Tree Rubber Mat from Manduka laid on top of the pro lite and it was a normal yoga mat size.I am not a tall person by any means (about 5’ 10”) but I had to be exactly in place or my head/feet would be hanging off. This new Pro Lite (which you can see underneath) is significantly longer without taking up my whole room. I honestly don't think I would need anything longer or wider, not for the substantial price jump at least. I love this mat because it doesn't make my hands smell like that weird rubber glove smell like my old one did. This mat doesn't move on the floor thanks to the circled grips on the bottom. My favorite aspect of this mat is because it is closed cell technology which means dog hair splinters and other fibers don't get stuck inside the mat and poke you in the back during savasana or other floor poses. I would recommend using Manduka brand cleaning spray after use to maintain the integrity of the mat. I have been a Manduka fan for a long time and this was a great addition.TL:DRThis is a great mat that will last you forever IF you practice on it a lot or season it with salt scrub.
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19.5.2015

I'm transitioning from a Jade Harmony to this Manduka ProLite. Deciding between a new Jade and a different brand was tough, so this'll be more of a comparison than a straight up review.Reasons I'm glad I went with the Manduka:1) The length! I'm 5'10", and really disliked lying-down poses because I'd end up with my nose on the studio floor. The jade was 74". At 79," the Manduka gives me just enough extra space so I'm not hanging off.2) The idea of never having to buy another mat, ever. I've had the Jade for 2.5 years. It's still usable, but it's starting to flake, so it's now my home mat. It probably would have lasted longer if I'd not subjected it, and myself, to the terrors of a hot yoga class.It started flaking within a few days of that class. (So if hot yoga is your thing, the Jade probably isn't the mat for you).3) Ease of cleaning. Jade, with the open cell construction, requires a bit more effort to clean, and it looks dirty faster.Things that are comparable between the two:1) The thickness. Both are thick enough to cushion my bones, but not so thick that I sink into them2) Initial smell. Both are a bit whiffy at first. The smell dissipates over time.The #1 thing I'm missing about my Jade:1) The stickiness. The Jade allowed me to plant hands or feet without worrying about slippage. The Manduka allows for easy transition when sliding between poses is required (something that was difficult on the Jade) but I don't feel as stable in my poses. I'm told this will improve over time. For now, I put a towel down - problem solved.Hope that helps someone else. I'll post an update when I've used the mat a bit more. I'm really hoping the slippage issue clears up. :)
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22.8.2017

I am leaving a review without trying out any yoga on the mat but in comparison to my 12.99 tj max mat this already seems dreamy. My cheaper mat shreaded within 2 months of yoga. I'd leave chunks on the floor afterwards. This mat seems sturdy, more grip, and doesn't smell like plastic. It is heavier than the cheaper mat and for some that could be an issue but I think it will be fine. For the price I feel like it should come with a strap to carry around but it is what it is. There is also I will come back to update once i try it out.Just salted my mat and it was a pain. Salt all over the floor. The instructions/website say to not soak the mat so I didn't want to do this in a bathtub.Hopefully the salt is off since I trashed my old mat that was tearing and smelt of rubber.04-03-19So after a year and a half of vinyasa yoga 3-5 times a day it finally wore in. The grip was lovely and I was super saddened when my dog decided to chew on it. I ordered another mat, actually two! A jade yoga harmony mat which the grip is great but the thickness doesn’t compare to this style mat. My knees killed me on the jade harmony. So I purchased another manduka when they were have their New Years sale. I didn’t mess around with light sea salt scrubbing. I sprinkled it all over but focused on feet and hand positioning and scrubbing hard with a wet wash cloth for maybe 20-30 min. It wasn’t to my satisfaction and I scrubbed it again and it seems to be okay. I am hoping that with wear and the generous scrubbing it will be where my pervious mat was.
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9.9.2016

I reeeeeally wanted to love this mat, but like many others, I too found it almost impossible to practice when I first received my mat due to the slipperiness. Down dog was not happening, even when in child's pose I felt my knees slipping. There is nothing more frustrating than being unable to hit any flow or pose due to your mat.I read so many testimonies from people who had a similar experience, and even the Manduka website where they recommend a sea salt scrub. Well, I took it to the next level and I scrubbed my mat with sea salt TWICE using steel wool, and left out to dry in the sun. First practice back on the mat after the scrubs and if say I saw a 75% improvement. Even with the improvement,however, I still find it necessary to use my yoga towel. It starts off pretty grippy, but after a few down dogs, I can feel my hands slipping as the mat is molding to the shape of my hands, and once any steady flow gets started. While The towel is something I already owned and am prepared to use, I do think that it kind of defeats the purpose to purchase a quality mat and still need additional materials to supplement even the most basic of practice.I know like anything else that is made with quality, there is a break in process that must occur. I find the initial slipperiness to be downright dangerous though, and I urge Manduka to eliminate the film on the mat surface that causes it. I must say, I'm impressed that my mat doesn't even have a scratch after using steel wool, and that truly speaks to the durability of the mat.
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6.6.2010

I absolutely love this mat. I've tried Manduka Pro, and it's wonderful too. The only down side is the weight, so I decided to buy Prolite. The slightly decreased thickness of Prolite doesn't compromise its comfortable level at all. Also I feel very sticky on it. But be careful, I guess the stickiness is variable among different persons. I have very dry hands, which makes me slippery on most mats at the beginning of my practice, including Lululemon The Mat. And I only sweat a little bit on my hands and feet when the practice prolongs, although my other body parts sweat like a pig. So Manduka mat is a perfect match for me. I feel very stable on it all along. But my husband also tried Manduka,and he complained at the beginning the mat felt sticky, but after his hands get wet by sweating, the mat became very slippery. Some reviewers below feel it's very slippery like my husband, and some reviewers feel manduka is the best just like me. So I guess the differences in skin types bring in so polarized reviews on the stickiness of Manduka mat. My conclusion is: if you are a dry skin person, and you feel slippery on most mats before you sweat, Manduka probably will be the best mat you've ever had. But if you are an oily skin type, and you sweat a lot on your hands and feet, Manduka probably won't fit you. Lululemon's The Mat or Jade mat will be a better choice. If you could go to a yoga studio which provides Manduka mat for rental (like Yogaworks at New York) and try the mat for one yoga class, that's the best way to tell.
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13.1.2016

Love this mat. I waited a long time before buying a mat because I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted. I do hot yoga, and although I don't sweat too much I really wanted a mat with good traction, and one that is longer since I'm kind of tall. I borrowed my friends pro extra long, and although I enjoyed the thickness, carrying it out of class when I'm totally exhausted was almost a second workout, and also, it was so heavy it kind of destabilized the drying rack. with the extra length it still kinda drags the ground on the highest tier of the drying rack, but I really appreciate the extra length enough to deal with this small inconvenience. One thing that some of my friends have complained about though,that I also noticed when i borrowed my friends, was that if you are using Yogitoes with it, for some reason you can kind of feel the little grippy dots when you're practicing. I guess this is just something about the stiffness of the mat itself, and possibly it's something that would go away with a lot of use. I don't use yogitoes, but i use other towels with it. This was so noticeable when i borrowed my friends and the yogitoes that I would not be able to use them together on a regular basis. Also, people complain about the rubber smell. I don't think it's that strong. and even if it were stronger, it doesn't smell like a tire or anything like that. its just kind of.... chemical-y. It's not a problem for me. I love this mat!!!!!!
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20.1.2017

This was a splurge for me, but I have been working towards a daily yoga practice for the last few months, and it was time to upgrade from my decade+ old mats that were starting to disintegrate with every transition from runner's lunges to planks.I chose the Manduka PROLite mat after finding it on a few "best of" lists online. My main criteria were: indestructible (the MPL has a lifetime guarantee!); grippy; and not too heavy - but also cushiony enough for my knees in low lunges, etc.This mat is a dream! It meets all my criteria, and makes my practice just a little bit more joyful.I have read in other reviews, and heard from other people that they find this mat to be too slippery.While this hasn't been the case for me at all, it could have more to do with the type of yoga they are doing, as opposed to what I'm doing. I'd call what I do "light-to-vigorous flow, with lots of held poses and a little bit of yin/restorative thrown in". I don't do hot yoga, and I have not yet used this mat through a sweltering summer - so maybe it isn't so great under "wet" conditions, but I can't speak to that yet. I did take the time to "pre-season" the mat as per instructed, so perhaps that helped to break it in and promote grippiness. Again, this could also just boil down to a case of YMMV.For me, this mat was totally worth the investment, and I look forward to deepening my practice with it for many, many years to come!
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