Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium 6mm Print Reversible Extra Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts (68" x 24" x 6mm Thick)

When I opened the package, there was a very strong chemical smell to the mat. Think noxious fumes invading the entire level of my house. This was anything but faint. I loved the quality and pattern too much to return, so I looked on other reviews to find a solution. I'm new to yoga, so I don't have the fancy mat cleaners. I used Mrs. Meyer's Basil cleaner twice on both sides, but it still stunk up the room. I then moved it to the garage for a day and washed it down with Clorox wipes - better, but not something I'd want to be around, let alone put my face on. At this point I'm 2 days in and still haven't gotten rid of the smell, so I put it outside, hosed it down with water and let it dry outside all day over a chair. The smell was finally gone! I also purchased the Gaiam blocks and there's a reason they ship those wrapped in plastic... those reeked too! But this time I went straight outside, hosed them down and let them sit on my patio table for the day. By night, they were free of smell too. FINAL SUGGESTED REMEDY: Completely drench in water and let sit outside for the day.I'm new to yoga, but have horrible joints and was apprehensive of a 6mm mat being thick enough. It's very comfortable! I can do gate pose on hardwood without knee pain and tree pose without feeling like there's too much give to balance on. It rolls up and out nice without curling of the corners. I'm only a week in, so I'm definitely not as graceful, or gentle, on the mat as I will be eventually. My mat doesn't seem to care and takes the beating with grace for me. It's a very sturdy and patient mat. The colors I chose are no longer available (Mandala Mantra), but I love the navy and red mandala pattern. When I get tired of it I can turn it over, but not any time soon. I love the versatility!

I was looking for a more durable and long-lasting yoga mat, and so far, I love this one. It is thicker than my previous mat and feels more sturdy. The designs are beautiful as well.When I first opened it, there was a noticeable smell, but after letting it air out for a bit, it improved significantly. I do find that I slip a little during certain poses, but overall, I am pleased with this yoga mat compared to my last one.

Great thickness. Good design. Lovely pattern. This has been an excellent yoga mat. Durable, easy to clean, easy to store.

Soft and heavy, stays put and sheds dust, rolls up easy, nice and long.

The reason I'm giving this 4 stars and not 5 is because of the harsh potent chemical smell. I’m not sure if this is same for all yoga mats or if it’s just mine, but the odor is very strong and smells like my yoga mat was fresh off the factory press assembly line and then immediately sent to me. If you are someone that’s sensitive to smell be sure to open this outside first to ensure it won’t stink up your house.Other than this minor negative feedback I do love everything else about my yoga mat! It has great durability and comfort. I love the cute design and for the most part stays fairly secure on my living room carpet but still slides around occasionally for certain yoga poses.

I own 4 of these, one for each member of my family. I’ve owned a lot of mats and this one is the best for a variety of reasons. It’s comfortable, is aesthetically pleasing, and durable. I’ve paid a lot more for other mats that looked worn very quickly. When I roll the mat out my dog is quick to steal it.

Beautiful print. Plenty of cushion. Great size. Definitely let it air out before using it!

I love this yoga mat! It is really pretty with lots of shades of blue creating a wave. We just bought a house with a room that has built in floor to ceiling wooden bookshelves on one wall, hardwood floors and another wall that is all windows. As you can see from the photo, it is currently a mess. This was moving day and things were stuck randomly all over the place. I intend to paint the room in a lovely green color. Something chosen from nature so that it will extend the colors you view from the windows. I think of it as a forest room and this is where I will do my yoga each day. The bright blue of the mat will make it feel like river running through the forest, or a forest by the sea. I love Gaiam mats. The 6mm mat offers plenty of cush for my knees and they come in lots of colors and styles. The price point is nice compared to some other popular brands. Maybe one day I will try a more expensive mat, but they aren't as pretty as this one. It won't stay there, but you can see the mat rolled up and tucked into the bookcase on the left side.