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)

Quality was great! I wanted a mat for yoga and Pilates. This suits both. The thickness is not too thick but not too thin. It’s perfect and the quality of the mat is great. The fabric does not pull. It stays taunt and sticks to the ground. I do wish it came with a strap for the price.

I have used this for over a year - it has held up well. It is thin (so if you are looking for a thicker or more cushiony mat - be aware) I use it for a strength and balance class

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).

A nice mat but does not seem grippy enough to stop my hands from sliding

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.

I was expecting a nasty smell out of the packaging, but nope, no nasty smell, woohoo! I got this because it's non-toxic. The orange sunburnt color is beautiful! This is a thin mat. I'm using it on dog training equipment.

I love that this Gaiam Premium 5mm Yoga Mat has the perfect cushion. It is soft enough to be comfortable but not so soft that it affects my balance. The thickness feels just right for my knees and joints. It is lightweight so I can easily take it to class or store it at home. Overall it is supportive, comfortable, and convenient. A great mat for all types of yoga.

Thickness is what we were looking for but has a terrible chemical smell. We had to get it out of the room for several days before it wasn't as strong.