Gaiam Premium Print Yoga Mat
Brand: Gaiam
Best for
Beginners and intermediate practitioners who want a reliable yoga mat with adequate cushion and grip at the lowest reasonable price from an established yoga brand.
Skip if
Hot yoga or vigorous flow classes with heavy sweating are the primary use. PVC mats become slippery when wet. For hot yoga, an open-cell natural rubber mat like the Jade Harmony grips better when wet than PVC.
The Gaiam Premium mat uses a textured PVC surface that provides grip in dry conditions for most yoga styles from beginner flow to intermediate practice. The 5mm thickness cushions knees, wrists and ankles on hard floors during kneeling poses and transitions.
Available in many print patterns and solid colors. The mat arrives with a mild off-gassing smell from the PVC that diminishes after a few days of airing out.
At $30, the Gaiam Premium is the standard entry-level yoga mat for most practitioners.
What buyers say
Beginners and intermediate practitioners who want a reliable yoga mat with say Gaiam Premium Print Yoga Mat does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where hot yoga or vigorous flow classes with heavy sweating are the primary use say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Thickness | 5mm |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC (non-toxic, 6P free) |
| Length | 68 inches |
| Price | $30 |
Specs from Gaiam, Premium yoga mat product page
