Manduka BlackMat PRO Review

• Superior durability and lifetime.
• Extremely comfortable especially on your spine, hips, knees, and elbows.
• Really slip resistant, although not sticky.
• 71 inches long; 26 inches wide; 1/4 inch thick – Don’t think you will find a mat any bigger than this.

For those of you into power Yoga, this mat is definitely a good choice. When I joined my power Yoga classes, I noticed that my regular yoga mats really couldn’t stand up to the wear and tear during extensive practice. I would go through a cheaper mat in just a couple months time. I bought this Manduka off a suggestion from my teacher. He was totally right because this thing is going 6 months so far and still in great condition.

What I also like about this mat is that it really sticks to the floor. On my regular mats, normal power Yoga moves would cause the mat bunch up and would require me to bend down and straighten it out while everyone kept working out. The BlackMatPRO solved this problem.

Another reason why I am reviewing this product is because a lot of other people seem to really like it as well. Here is one review:

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“I have been practicing yoga for almost 3 years now. I feel that the Black Mat Pro is the best investment I have made on Yoga related stuff so far. It is comfortable and stable for any type of floor work. Also great for standing and inversions asansa”

The only negative thing I can say about this mat is that it is a little on the heavy side because of the extra padding. I am not too concerned about it being heavy because I don’t whine about little girly things like that, however I have seen a lot of reviews from people saying it is a little annoying to tote around all the time.

If you are interested in buying this mat, it is currently on sale at Amazon here.

Today I am reviewing the top natural and eco-friendly Yoga mats on the market. While I am not a fan of eco-friendly mats, I know a lot of Yoga practitioners are obsessed with natural products. I figured I may as well list the most favorite Yoga mats available since a lot of my readers are undoubtedly looking for some. The following list are the most popular eco friendly mats:

Manduka eKO 71-Inch Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

The most durable eco-friendly mat available which is why people like this one. It also has superior grip and cushioning than competitive mats. This mat is a little bit more expensive than the rest. It comes in blue, red, black, purple, or orange. You can buy it here from Amazon.

Jade Professional Yoga Mat

I see a lot of people with these mats at my school. This Jade Yoga Mat is PVC free, no latex, and is 100% biodegradable. It is available in brown, black, purple, blue, black, olive, red, and orange. You can get this for about $55 on Amazon here.

Harmony Yoga Mats

While not as popular as the above 2 organic yoga mats, people still rate this one well at 4.5 out of 5 stars. People like this one because it is completely natural rubber and is also really sticky for when you start to get sweaty. Harmony Mats come in pink, blue, black, and olive green. These run for about the same price as the Jade Professional, and can be bought here.

These conclude the most popular natural yoga mats on the market. While there are many many more different companies who make eco yoga mats, the above 3 are the ones that people like the most.