Gaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga Mat, Granite Storm, 5mm

This is the 4th eco yoga mat I have purchased in the last month. (And I'm keeping it!) The other yoga mats MIGHT have been made from non-toxic products, but they smelled so bad I couldn't handle them in my house - even after I spent WEEKS airing them out. This Gaiam mat did smell a bit at first and a few days outside it was GONE. It's also the perfect stick for me and cushion thickness.

I had my heart set on upgrading my yoga mat to a super expensive and more grippy one. My husband surprised me this mat for Christmas and it would be rude to return it. The dark purple side is non slip and grippy. Unfortunately the light purple side isn't as much. The whole mat slid when I changed positions light down and my hands and feet slid when I used it light side up. As a last ditch effort to save the mat before replacing it, I lightly ran a fine grit sanding sponge diagonally across and down the light side of the mat before yoga class and my slipping problem is solved! I'm glad because otherwise I like the mat. The price is MUCH better than the spendy grippy mat I originally thought I needed and best of all and most important, I'm happy to use my husband's thoughtful gift.