Valeo Yoga Kit
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Made by Valeo Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 160 Lowest Price: $17.95 Average Review: 4.5 stars See more items in: Sports & Outdoors: Yoga |
Amazon.com ReviewsAverage Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars The following review received 42 helpful votes out of 47 total votes: Review Date: 2007-09-11 "Alaternatives to PVC yoga mats" I discovered after receiving this item that the sticky mat is made of 90% PVC (polyvinyl chloride) by contacting Valeo re the product. PVC is dangerous to our health and environment from start to finish - in the factory, at home, and in the trash - releasing poisonous chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects. (I should have checked this prior to purchasing it, that was my error.) My hope is to make other shoppers aware that there are numerous healthy and eco friendly alternatives out there. (Gaiam, Enviromat, Prana, & so many more.) If you are doing yoga for your health and well being than it only makes sense that you are doing it on a material that supports that goal (as well as honoring our planet - PVC is so incongruent with the practice of yoga). Perhaps Valeo will phase it out if enough consumers let them know why they didn't choose their product. The following review received 17 helpful votes out of 19 total votes: Review Date: 2006-05-27 "Good not slippery mat, light weight and reasonably priced" I was looking for a simple yoga mat which I could also use as an exercise mat - to do some abs. The following review received 11 helpful votes out of 11 total votes: Review Date: 2006-03-15 "Decent kit for the money" For just over 20 bucks you get everything you need for yoga. I was afraid this cheaper kit (compared to other brands) would arrive and be all, well, cheap and crappy, but I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this package. The mat is nice, sufficiently thick and sticky; the strap seems sturdy, and the blocks are nice and soft but firm. The material that the carrying bag is made out of does seem a bit thin, but still very useable, and hey all this for barely over 20 bucks, the bag is really just an extra in my eyes. If you are looking for an inexpensive but very functional kit to begin yoga, this kit is it. The following review received 8 helpful votes out of 8 total votes: Review Date: 2006-05-23 "Good enough bang for buck" Comfy mat and great weight/resistance bricks. The following review received 7 helpful votes out of 7 total votes: Review Date: 2005-10-21 "Wonderful for beginners" I decided to start up yoga again, after many years. I was looking for a yoga kit that gave me all the essentials without breaking the bank. The Valeo Yoga Kit is great for beginners because of all it offers you. Plus, you get a handy carrying case with it. 4 stars | |