Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium 5mm Solid Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts (68" x 24" x 5mm)

Absolutely love this mat, for yoga and HIIT training. I've owned them all over 20 years - some mats are too thick and cushy, some are too thin, nearly all get slippery when you sweat on them. This cork mat from Gaiam is of a normal thickness (5mm) but is light to carry and feels very soft underfoot. It doesn't get slippery when wet (no need for a Yogitoes towel on top), and it looks quite nice as well. The only thing to be wary of is that you must always roll it cork-side out (otherwise it will crack). And don't leave it rolled up too tightly otherwise it will take time to flatten out fully before class. This is now my go-to workout mat and I'm hopeful that it will hold up over time. Bonus: I got the Gaiam mat-strap thingy that is similar to one of those "slap bracelets" we had as kids (in the 90s anyway) and it works like a charm.

Great quality for cheap

I like the mat but it is on the thinner side so I wouldn't recommend using it on a hard floor. It's also non slippery which is nice and the quality is okay.

Firstly, I am a beginner. Brand new to yoga. So it comes rolled up with the upside rolled away for a reason. If you forcibly flatten it by rolling it the other way or simply rolling it as you would any other mat, then you get creases. I would say if you are buying this for travelling or looking to store it rolled up, be careful with it. I have left my mat flat and simply keep it to the side when I don't need it. After initially learning about the mat and how to use it, I have practised with it for five hours or so and have to say it is lovely. Here is what you must understand: you have to wet it with a damp towel or cloth every time you use it, and I would say for hot yoga, get it especially wet. You can wait a bit for the water to soak into the cork, but the cork needs the dampness to be extra grippy, as any other plastic mat would be. As the water is being soaked into the cork, it can also look like it's drying, but it is still there, don't worry. Once this is done, it can be very secure and comfortable. I find my hands less rough and my skin feeling taught when I use the mat correctly. The thickness is mostly in the underlayers, as the cork is only 1-2 mm. The size of the mat is slightly smaller then that of the yoga mat I had previously, but honestly, I don't see any loss in the shorter cork mat as I am short myself. Another thing to be aware of is that the smell will go away in a few hours or if you wet it a couple of times. If you bring it to a studio and there happens to be a break in the session, take that time to re-dampen the mat. My joints feel very supported and protected as I use this mat where whereas my other yoga mat just sinks and impresses with my body weight. I actually find the whole process and use of the mat to be very methodical, and love the organic design the cork naturally makes as a pattern. I would highly recommend this to other beginners.

For price and performance fantastic. I’ve taught yoga for over 10 years. I personally practice 2-4x a week on this mat primarily hot yoga and it’s holding up great! I don’t roll it up great and I toss it around and it’s handling it like a champ. You do have to roll it with cork on the outside or it will crease. I also recommend pour a little or spray a little water where your hands and feet go in the beginning of practice to give more traction - not slip. Once I start sweating it’s fine but in the beginning sometimes it’s a little slippery. (I’ve used all the name brand mats over my career and practice and I just wanted to see how a cheap basic mat would compare and this has been better than I expected).

Used as an exercise mat and works well.

I don't think this is actually Gaiam, it doesn't say Gaiam anywhere on it and it doesn't feel like my other comparably priced Gaiam mat. Slippery and very thin. Usable, but disappointing!

I prefer this type of mat although it's not very thick or fancy, it does not absorb stains and dirt as much as more expensive mats

Hermoso, me encanta, es suave tiene buen soporte, es antideslizante, solo si estás muuuuy sudado puede llegarte a resbalar ligeramente, pero esto es un mínimo deslizamiento y solo con ciertas posturas. Además tiene buen agarre al suelo no se mueve. El material se siente de muy buena calidad, he comprado otros parecidos que a las dos semanas ya están soltando pedacitos, este no es el caso. Lo recomiendo mucho

Very impressed with this product great quality

Lo amo, es perfecto para hacer yoga, me lo llevaría a todos lados

Love this mat! Lightweight and grippy.

Works well no issues with slipping.