Gaiam 5mm Premium Dry-Grip Yoga Mat

I've been using this mat for several weeks, and I absolutely love it! When I first received it, it barely had an odor. I still let it lay out for a few days, and now I don't smell anything at all. I'm a very bony person, and with the 5mm i can actually use my knees without it being painful. I typically slide around like crazy on mats, but I haven't slide a single time on this. Love it and highly recommend!

I'm in marketing so I'm a natural skeptic but the description matches the experience. I've used this in both yoga and Barre and found that during tough plank holds I can actually see the sweat beads disappear. I'm not sure how this happens but I've seen it with my own eye. The first class took getting used to because the mat really grips. I wasn't expecting it in some poses so I had to adjust but it was an easy change. The grip has allowed me to concentrate on form as opposed to trying to keep my hands from slipping out from under me. The thickness is a bonus and I never feel like I need to double up on a hardwood floor. Several people have asked if they could touch it and asked where I got it. I would highly recommend this mat and purchase it again in a heartbeat. While it is heavier than traditional mats, I can't see this being a problem unless you're carrying it for miles.