Gaiam Jute Yoga Mat

I absolutely love this mat, but I must admit that I can see how someone with very soft/sensitive skin may struggle to adjust to its mildly abrasive texture. My palms, elbows, and knees peeled a little bit after the first use (but not my feet since those are already accustomed to rough surfaces). But it wasn't painful, and I didn't feel any discomfort while actually on the mat. I love that I never have to worry about sliding around on this mat-I sweat a lot, so a non-slip surface is a must for me! It stays flat when rolled out (no curling at the edges in my experience with it so far), and is also very easy to clean after each workout. I also love the way the mat looks. It's very pretty, and the colors are exactly as seen in the images.

I love this mat! I alternate between this and the Performance Power Grip Mat in my practice. I use this mat for warm flows, yin & outdoor classes ad the Performance Power Grip mat for hot flows. The jute material of this mat makes me feel very grounded and safe, I can really get deep into my practice and body on this mat without worrying about slipping.