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| Features• Full-color custom-printed yoga mat
• Eco-friendly natural rubber
• Free yoga bag
• Image resilience
• Ultra slip-resistant tread on the underside
Error in product description; Unique aestheticAfter using less expensive ($20 or so) PVC mats, many students are eager to try a new material: Either PTE (heavier, closed cell, recyclable, biodegradable) or natural rubber.
The current (11/09) Yogamatic product description has a math error. It states that the mat's 5 mm thickness is equivalent to 3/8 inch. The thickness is closer to 3/16 inch. Most 3-4 mm mats are sold as 1/8" and most 6 mm products are sold as 1/4". This mat's 5 mm thickness is about midway between those two standard sizes. (FYI: 3/16 in = 0.1875 in. 5 mm = 0.1969. I.e., 5 mm is very close to 3/16 in, NOT 3/8 in.)
I've used several types, and my experience is that there is no one perfect mat material. However, older students like me usually want a thicker mat for maximal cushioning from hard floors. The reason to pay a premium for this mat is aesthetics--you love the design and have to own it. Note: You may find that the Yogamatic mat is more slippery on the printed side.
P.S. Those wanting to make their regular, unprinted mats more tacky should try this cleaning method. Wash your mat in HOT water using about a cup of vinegar and a few drops of clothes washing detergent (not dish liquid, which is often formulated with oils). You can even use the gentle cycle on some washing machines, but do not put your mat through a spin cycle. Rinse really well in a tub or shower. Press out (without twisting) as much water as possible if your mat has open cell foam. Place on a clothes rack to dry. The tackiness will be restored, and perhaps improved beyond any previous level.
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Two Sides to All Yoga Mats; Know Which Side is UpYoga mats come in three basic thicknesses with a newer fourth thickness becoming increasingly available. At 1/4 inch, this mat is one of the latter kind that tops even the "thick" mats (3/16" thick) designed for those who need or want extra cushion. It is exactly two times thicker than the average mat. At 24" x 68" it is also the standard width and length. Mats that are about one fourth as thick as this one (1/16") are good for travel or placing under a thicker mat to provide more traction. The average mats are about 1/8."
There are two sides to this and nearly all yoga mats. Look carefully at the 'bumps' on each side of the mat. The larger bumps are designed to face upwards to cushion your hands, feet, and knees during poses while keeping your body from dangerously slipping out of alignment. The smaller bumps are designed to face downwards to grip the floor and keep the yoga mat from sliding. Many mats have a label on one end with the name of the brand. This is typically, but not always, located on the 'up' side. The bumps will tell you for sure.
This yoga mat will increase in softness and stickiness with use. (So do most mats.) They start out mildly sticky and increase in stickiness the more they are used. You will want to wash your mat when it first arrives so as to remove the thin film they get on their surface during the manufacturing process. Instructions for washing the mat are included. Once you've washed and dried your mat you're ready to begin! After using it for a while, if you find the mat decreasing in stickiness each time you pull it out, this is the typical sign that a light coating of dust or too much body sweat has accumulated on your mat and it needs a light hand washing with very diluted soap and water. After washing, roll your mat in a thick towel to squeeze out the excess water, otherwise it will take forever to dry in the air. Then, air dry your mat unrolled, inside, and away from sunlight. (Hanging over the shower bar works nicely.)
When you first unroll your mat you will find one end to be a bit curled. Simply alternate the direction you roll your mat (top outside once, then bottom outside next) or the end you start from (curled end once, flat end next time) and you'll find it straightening out more or less over time.
I recommend buying your own yoga mat even if your yoga studio or gym provides them for you. I've worked in many studios and gyms over the years. Sometimes management has mats cleaned often, sometimes not. If you bring your own mat you always know where it's been. :o) Plus, owning your own mat may encourage you to begin valuable practice at home.
For my students who have trouble with their knees in some of the poses requiring the body weight to rest on a knee, I recommend temporarily folding over one end of the mat to get double cushion under the knee while still leaving one layer under the rest of the body. This saves you having to haul more than one mat out each time you practice which can be discouraging especially to the beginner.
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| Features• Available in Cinnamon Stripe and Soft Blue Stripe
• Absorbs well for athletic types of yoga
• Provides extra cushioning and comfort
• Woven lines in rug help you judge your alignment
• We suggest lightly sprinkling water on your mat before your session for optimum traction
Product DescriptionThe Veria 100% Yoga Rug fits nicely over yoga mats and provides and an extra layer of cushioning for your most athletic poses. Tightly woven and absorbs perspiration moisture that a regular yoga mat can not. Provides extra comfort and traction.
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| Features• For use in all yoga levels.
• Perfect companion for yogis
• The perfect companion for your yoga or Pilates practice.
Ball works great. Included pump is useless.I recently purchased this from a Whole Foods, hoping the convenience justified the slightly higher price. The ball is really nice.
The problem with this is the pump they include. It is extremely poorly made. I started to pump the ball up, and the pump broke about 10 pumps in. The rubber gasket on the inside of the pump just came apart. Looking at it, I'm amazed more people don't have this problem.
I had to borrow a friends pump, which was a Reebok pump with much better construction.
I did email the firm, and they were responsive, but they said the only option was to have them send me another one of those same pumps. That's fine, but begs the question of why I would want another cheap pump.
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| Product DescriptionA blend of organic oils designed according to the principle that Yoga, Ayurveda and Aromatherapy are closely related and complement each other. This oil is an exceptional moisturizer and outstanding for daily massage (Abhyanga). It is enriched with Patchouli and Frankincense essential oils to aid in relaxation. Organic Sesame and Castor oils, are the main ingredients of the blend, they are very popular in India, where its use in massage (Abhyanga) is part of everyday life because of their healing properties.
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| Features• Display/bulk pack of twelve boxes.
• Each box contains 18 grams, which is around 15 to 18 sticks of incense.
• Flute masala is made with herbs and natural ingredients for a distinctively better quality incense.
Product DescriptionDisplay/bulk pack of twelve boxes. Each box contains 18 grams, which is around 15 to 18 sticks of incense.
Flute masala incense is made with herbs and natural ingredients for a distinctively better quality incense.
From N. Ranga Rao and Sons, producing some of India's highest quality incense since 1948.
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| Features• Box of 18 grams, which is around 15 to 18 sticks of incense.
• Flute masala is made with herbs and natural ingredients for a distinctively better quality incense.
Product DescriptionBox of 18 grams, which is around 15 to 18 sticks of incense.
Flute masala incense is made with herbs and natural ingredients for a distinctively better quality incense.
From N. Ranga Rao and Sons, producing some of India's highest quality incense since 1948.
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The Yoga Namaste Rose Double Mirror Compact is hand cast pewter and each color is individually hand colored with durable enamel. This attractive mirror compact is constructed of aluminum in a stylish matte finish. The case measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in inches. Inside there are two mirrors one which is a magnifying mirror. Great gift for those girls on the go.
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| Features• Lightweight, Durable, Shock Absorbing, Washable
• feature textured sticky mat material
• with a mesh core for maximum durability
Product DescriptionI've been searching for a yoga mat to put on this site for years. I did not want to rush into it due to a bad experience I had when I first started teaching. I bought some inferior mats by price shopping and before I realized how crummy they were I had sold many of them to my students. As it became clear that the mats were not sturdy nor sticky I felt worse and worse. Fortunately, that was only to a few people, but Yoga Life Style has over 3,000 customers now and I wanted to make sure I could offer a quality product that is also reasonably priced. So, after years of testing various mats and negotiating with numerous vendors, I am proud to offer these yoga mats which are high quality mats and a good value.
The "ultra" mat is thicker yet, at a full 1/4" and 24"x 72" as well. It is a good value for a thick mat.
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| Features• Extra thick rugs are the perfect way to enhance your yoga routine
• Beautiful yoga rugs add warmth and comfort to your poses
• Bold, fade resistant colors
• Lay it out, fold it or roll it up and use it as a prop
• Handmade and imported from Mexico
Product DescriptionThese beautiful yoga rugs are imported from Mexico. They feature bold, fade resistant colors and are the perfect way to enhance your yoga routine. Measuring approximately 72" long and 24" wide which is the size of most mats, these economical yoga rugs add warmth and comfort at an affordable price. You will enjoy lying on your mat with this over you at the end of your session in meditation. Or roll up the blanket and use as a yoga prop. Simply use the yoga rug to cover your mat and practice on top like they do in India, which is popular for Ashtanga Yoga.
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