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Need recs for YOGA MAT

SilleeMee — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:16:41 GMT

I need a new one. Can you recommend a brand and not too expensive?

I don't actually do Yoga but I need a mat to lay down on for stretching. TIA!

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

kaydee50 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:22:55 GMT

I got mine in TJ Maxx (Marshall's has them too) cost about $12. Works for me.

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

cantdrive55 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:35:38 GMT

And, if you see a cork yoga mat, get it, that’s the best! I saw a few at TJMaxx and bought a Gaiam mat for home (19.99, lifetime warranty) & a Flow360 mat (13.00) for class. They feel and look great, I’m thrilled!

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

CherryHugs — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:52:36 GMT

Why do they all seem to have a label that says they can cause cancer!???

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

SilleeMee — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:53:26 GMT

@cantdrive55 wrote:
And, if you see a cork yoga mat, get it, that’s the best! I saw a few at TJMaxx and bought a Gaiam mat for home (19.99, lifetime warranty) & a Flow360 mat (13.00) for class. They feel and look great, I’m thrilled!

@cantdrive55

I've seen the cork mats. What makes them good? @cantdrive55

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ILTH — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:55:58 GMT

HuggerMugger Ultra

Very cushy. Vey sticky. Been using them for decades.

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sidsmom — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:47:33 GMT

My choice: Manduka PRO

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ahoymate — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:51:51 GMT

What's your concern? Are you stretching on a hardwood floor & need the traction a yoga mat provides? If not, use a beach towel on your rug or carpet.

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

cantdrive55 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:27:01 GMT

@SilleeMee

Cork is naturally antimicrobal and it’s closed cell construction makes it very cushioning to your body. Cork mats are usually backed with rubber or TPE, both better options than the foam materials used that leach chemicals & even toxins over time.

Also, cork is ecofriendly and sustainable.

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

SilleeMee — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:00:52 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
What's your concern? Are you stretching on a hardwood floor & need the traction a yoga mat provides? If not, use a beach towel on your rug or carpet.

Right now I'm doing my stretching while on my carpeted floor. But I think I need more cushion because my carpet is old and doesn't have much cushion left. So I was thinking that a mat might be what I need because the floor is hard and it hurts me. @ahoymate

Re: Need recs for YOGA MAT

Photo Donna — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:46:49 GMT

If you want cushion, Amazon has some 1/2-inch or thicker mats. I would not recommend them for yoga, but they are good cushion if you need it for floor exercise.