Premium Yoga Mat with Integrated Towel by Abundant Life Yoga - Eco Friendly Non Slip Mats - Improve Your Bikram, Ashtanga, and Hot Yoga - Bonus Carrying Strap - Order Today! (Collected Patterns)

Premium Yoga Mat with Integrated Towel by Abundant Life Yoga - Eco Friendly Non Slip Mats - Improve Your Bikram, Ashtanga, and Hot Yoga - Bonus Carrying Strap - Order Today! (Collected Patterns)

from Abundant Life Co

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★★★/★★★★★

 

So I haven't been doing yoga for long & when I got the chance to get this mat, I jumped at it because it looked like a super high quality mat & would probably save my knees & I wouldn't be as scared. Now let me explain real quick.. I've had 3 knee surgeries & am currently looking at possibly needing full knee replacement on both on my knees & I'm only 28. I've had this mat for over a month & just recently got the okay from my ortho that I could attempt yoga (and also because I recently got a custom fitted knee brace), so I was finally able to test out my mat.

The first thing I noticed about this was how "tacky"(?) the back was, which I'm guessing is good because that means it wont slip around on my hardwood floors. While I was on the mat itself & doing some stretches I noticed I couldn't get a good grip with my feet. I don't know if it's because my knees are bad or what, but my feet just kept sliding & I had to stop because I couldn't risk falling & royally messing up my knees.

My next disappointment came when I lifted it up off the floor. I've got 4 dogs & I kinda expected the mat to pick up a little bit of dog fur from the floor, but the bottom of the mat seemed that have picked anything & everything that was on the floor. I'm glad the mats are washable, but that was still kinda scary. I think I'll be giving this to a friend or something who does yoga & doesn't have pets.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.