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Kristen's Fitness Tools by DepotEco - Santa Barbara Pilates
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| |  | | Home » Hugger Mugger Earth Elements Eco Exercise/Yoga Mat 5mm (72-Inch, Sky/Ocean) | | | | | | | Description: | | Environmentally sensitive, biodegradable, toxin free. Great cushioning and support in this innovative product. | | | Features: | |
• PVC, rubber and latex free
• Biodegradable, recyclable, toxin free
• Ideal for yoga, pilates, other floor exercises
• Features a closed cell construction that prevents absorption of fluids, making it easy to keep clean
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 23.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 eco-friendly yoga mat - worth the hypeMay 07, 2007
By A. Terrill
When I set out to buy a new yoga mat, I really wanted something that would hold up under a rigorous 4-days/week yoga "habit" - prior to this I bought the "el cheapo's" at the local store and they were perfectly fine for beginning and gentle pace. But when I joined more rigorous yoga classes, those did not hold up and peeled, and slipped and and and. I am very happy with my purchase. The mat did not have that yucky rubber smell associated with new mats. It did take a couple of weeks to break the mat in and get it to a non-slip state despite washing it first, but now it is fantastic. For those people worried about the slip factor for the initial break in period, a towel worked just fine.
Also, the thickness is great for practicing on hard floors and does not compromise the stability factor.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great at First, But Not Durable Enough for Regular UseFeb 13, 2008
By Lisa L.
I really loved this mat at first. Yes, it was a little slick and smelly, as most new mats are, but after scrubbing with vinegar solution and letting it sit for a few days, the smell and residue were gone. The mat is soft and supportive, a good size for a taller person (I'm 5'11"), and non-toxic. The only drawback was that it was always kind of slick if my hands were sweaty (a problem in an 85 degree ashtanga studio - I can't even imagine doing hot yoga on this).
But after a few months, it began to shred where my feet are in a downward dog. It's been about 5 or 6 months of 3-5 practices a week, and dime-sized chunks are now missing. I leave class with blue plastic lint all over my pants and under my toenails (which I keep trimmed, thankyouverymuch).
In short, if you're doing a more relaxed style of yoga on a hard wood floor, this might be a nice cushy mat for you; it certainly feels great for savasana. But it is not durable under regular use, and it is not appropriate for a sweaty class.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 not worth the moneyJan 10, 2008
By M. Gaglianese
The rubber that this mat is made of is just too soft. I practice hot room power yoga and sure this mat is non slip, but my hands and legs sink into the mat and stretch the mat out. Makes me feel like I am practicing yoga on a piece of cotton fabric.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
I love it, but...Dec 01, 2009
By Kelli Brandt
I really really loved this mat when I bought it. It has a great non-slip surface and is really squishy and wonderful. Several months into ownership, I noticed that it started slipping beneath me. I can't get through a yoga class without it stretching several inches and moving me around the floor. It COULD be because I left it in my car all summer and its fabulous biodegradable nature lead to its demise. So, I don't know if it's exactly why, but DON'T LEAVE IT IN A HOT CAR!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice texture, bad smellDec 14, 2007
By Gimozo
I was so excited to receive the mat. It looks really nice and has a nice texture. I like the length of it being a few inches more than the standard size. I can't wait to use it. But little did I know, it has a very strong yucky smell, in some way worse standard yoga mats. I washed it with soap and water and laid it flat in the garage to air it out. It's been three days, the smell seems to fade a little but it's still not usable. My other yoga mats took only a couple of days for the smell to fade away.
Update:
It's been more than a month since I received the mat. It still has that light rubbery smell. I had it out in the sun several times but I can't seem to get rid of the smell. Other than that, I do like the mat. It has a nice texture and provides good traction.
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