One of the most durable yoga mats available, Mandukas black mat is made from high-performance material designed to endure a lifetime of yoga practice. The mat has a specific top and bottom surface. The tops sticky surface keeps feet firmly rooted during balancing poses, such as Warrior or Downward Facing Dog. The bottom side remains stable on hard floors or carpet, and wont shift or bunch up during movement. The mats 1/4-inch thickness provides superior cushion (more…)
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For ten years and counting the Black Mat has been renowned by serious yogis and hailed as the ‘Bentley’ and Taj Mahal’ of
yoga mats. It is ideal for yoga and Pilates practitioners looking for performance, comfort and longevity from their mat. Its fabric-like surface finish is not sticky, yet slip-resistant, even when wet from perspiration. The firm material resists bunching and remains flat even when practicing on carpet or with sticky feet. The Black Mat is exceptional for cushioning your spine, hip bones, knees and elbows from punishing hard floors; its durability is superior to other mats.
This review is from: Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat (Sports)
I obsessed about whether to purchase the regular size Manduka or the longer 85″ model. I am only 5′9″ tall and was told by almost everyone that unless you are 6′ tall or over you don’t need the longer mat. Besides, the longer model is “so” heavy. As usual, I went my own way and purchased the longer mat and am glad I did. I love the longer mat. First of all, when I am completely stretched out on my stomach, my entire body is on the mat, face, hands and feet–not on the floor. I like the balanced feeling of every part of me being on the mat. Also, when I do my various asanas, I can now start in different spots on the mat and therefore put less wear and tear on the same spots. Second, I am afraid I don’t understand the “weight” issue? The 71 inch model weighs 6.5 pounds, this one weights 9 pounds. For me that’s not much of a difference, especially since I am only carrying the mat from the parking lot to the yoga room, not backpacking across India. Most of the time the mat is at home anyway.
As far as the Manduka mat in general, I have used two other mats and this one provides a lot more support. I find it to be very dense and firm, with just enough tactile feeling. And, the mat does not move around on me. I really like that. My yoga teacher said this was the best mat around.I am glad I listened to her sage advice.
Joe Drew (Kent, Ohio)
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