Item #67 in Yoga

Item #67 in the top 100 in: Sports & Outdoors- Yoga

Hugger Mugger Tapas Ultra Nature Collection Yoga Mat (68-Inch, Evergreen)

Made by Hugger Mugger

Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 2798

Lowest Price: $22.00

Average Review: 4.5 stars

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Amazon.com Reviews

Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

The following review received 7 helpful votes out of 9 total votes:
Review Date: 2006-12-15
"Great Thick Yoga Mat"

It was exactly what I expected. I used it right out of the box. It really is 1/4 in. thick. 5 stars

The following review received 2 helpful votes out of 2 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-04-21
"Soft, cushy, beautiful, but can be a bit slippery"

I have been using this mat for about 9 months, practicing yoga 2-4 times per week. It is a beautiful mat, and a "sticky"-type mat. It is lighweight and fits in a standard yoga mat bag.

While I like the mat, it did take some getting used to.

For one, it does have a bit of a smell when first removed from the plastic packaging. I can't really describe it, but it was not an unpleasant smell, just kind of...hmmm...not really rubbery smelling, not latex, but some type of synthetic smell. It does go away after a while.

For another, it was extrememly slippery at first. I had to wash it well with water in the tub and dry it in the sun to remove the slippery coating that came on it. It is now not slippery as it was, but once the class heats up, if I am sweating a bit on hands and feet, I definitely slip on it, particularly my hands doing down dog. This slipperiness is pretty standard on these sticky-type mats, so this is not a particular defect of the mat itself, just the nature of this type of material.

If you practice any kind of hot yoga, this would probably not be a good choice for you, unless you use one of those skidless blankets with it.

If you do hatha yoga and don't sweat a whole lot, then I really recommend the mat for its wonderful softness and beautiful look.
4 stars

The following review received 1 helpful votes out of 1 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-09-10
"The smell goes away!"

I agree with some of the other reviewers--this mat has a funky smell at first, but it does go away after a few days. This mat is cushy and gorgeous! I loved the evergreen one so much, I got my husband one of the blue ones! 5 stars

The following review received 1 helpful votes out of 1 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-09-24
"Love the yoga mat!"

I received the mat quickly. It is so thick and I love the color! Thanks! Although it did have a chemical smell when I got it, I let it air out a few days and it was fine. 5 stars

Review Date: 2007-08-07
"Love it!"

I really do like this matt, its is twice as thick as my old matt; which had probably squished down over the years too, but its amazing want that extra "squish" means on the floor. I love that its not just a plain color, but has some personality. 4 stars