Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat
February 3rd, 2010
The Natural Fitness Natural Rubber Yoga Mat – Professional Extra Long model is designed for people who need extra room to stretch during their practice. At 75″ long, it can handle the deepest stretches with ease. It is made from natural rubber, a biodegradable material, and provides excellent traction and cushion. Using this mat allows you to practice free of concern about negatively impacting our planet. 24″ x 75″ x 3/16″ thickAbout the Natural Fitness Zero Impact Program
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Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat
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I like this mat and have had a great experience with it in my Yoga class. It sticks like glue to the wood floor and my hands don’t slip (I should mention, I sweat pretty good). The only reason I gave this mat a 4 and not a 5 is twofold: 1) the smell is really strong and 2) the colors that are shown online are NOTHING like what you will get.
I have had my mat for a week and it has spent three days outside, it still has an odor which I’m really hoping will fade with time. I was VERY disappointed in the color. It states “earth/red rock” which looks like a faded red and brown on the website. I would describe the color as more of faded, peachy-orange and dark brown. I personally don’t care for it, but others have commented on how much they like it.
Overall, this mat is definitely worth the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
I love the quality of this mat. I have used it a handful of times so far, and it stands up well to different yoga and pilates poses. It feels good to know I haven’t caused any harsh chemicals to be used for my mat!
Rating: 5 / 5
When compared to my standard sized PVC mat, this mat is noticeably different. Both sides have a slightly raised texture that’s different from most other mats and both sides have a logo.
Since it’s natural rubber, it actually feels a bit like a car tire. Not as hard, but a similar texture, and it really holds you in place. I don’t slip at all on this mat during a yoga workout. However, it isn’t as soft as a PVC mat. It’s better than the floor, but there really isn’t very much cushion if you’re in a pose that makes your hips or heels dig into the ground.
Overall, I really like it because it makes me feel secure knowing that my feet aren’t going to slip out from under me, but I do wish it were a little more springy.
Rating: 4 / 5