I''ve had my mat for a little over 3 weeks now, and use it 4-5x a week. I can already tell that the more I use this mat, the better it will be. It has the perfect amount of cushioning, though slips a little when wet. By the end of my practice, it''s tough to grip my mat with my hands. Regardless, I think this will get better the more I use it.

It is much more cushiony than my last mat, and my hands sliding has stopped after a couple of weeks of daily use (I''m a yoga instructor).  I like that it isn''t as heavy as the PRO, since I have to tote my mat to all the places I teach.  I have a bad knee, and still double my mat over to protect it.  I love the color, the smell resided after a couple of days of airing out.  I think it will be a great mat, however, I have only used it a couple of weeks!

I have owned a few mats before, but this is the first one I am truly fond of.  It is durable, good looking, and comfortable on the joints.  Like all mats, if you have slick hands like me you will slide a bit at first, but that is reduced significantly by a month or two of steady practice (unlike many mats I''ve tried).  I also appreciate that is is closed cell (bacteria don''t seep in) and made of safe materials in a responsible manner.  And you can''t beat a lifetime guarantee.  :)

All-in-all, a fantastic product well worth every penny.

great item, daughter was very pleased with her Christmas gift..

Love my Manduka Pro mat, but it is very heavy.  This mat, although slightly thinner is a lot lighter.  Excellent mat, good quality, and the perfect mat for hot yoga.