Gaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga Mat, Plum Jam, 5mm

I'm a beginner, but I didn't want to buy a really cheap mat only to end up needing to spend again to get a decent one. After reading a lot about how to choose a yoga mat, I went with this one. It has just the right balance of cushioning and support. The colors are vibrant without being too bright. 

I got the plum jam yoga mat. It's really nice! I like the color a lot. It's the perfect shade of lavender, and its about 5mm thick. Definitely has enough cushion and comfortable. I have another mat that is thicker which makes it harder to carry around and transport. I am a yoga beginner, and I think it fits my lifestyle well. It wasn't slippery, and i really like using this for a simple practice, or just stretching. It's a great mat! I am writing this review as part of a promotion.

After using the same (non-Gaiam) mat I bought when I began practicing yoga as a total novice about twelve years ago, I decided to treat myself with a new mat from Gaiam. The mat arrived shortly after I ordered it, and I'm thrilled with its length, sturdiness, and color. I attend a 90-min. yoga class three times a week, and the quality and character of the new mat have enriched my practice and my enjoyment of it.

This is the 4th eco yoga mat I have purchased in the last month. (And I'm keeping it!) The other yoga mats MIGHT have been made from non-toxic products, but they smelled so bad I couldn't handle them in my house - even after I spent WEEKS airing them out. This Gaiam mat did smell a bit at first and a few days outside it was GONE. It's also the perfect stick for me and cushion thickness.

I'm a beginner, but I didn't want to buy a really cheap mat only to end up needing to spend again to get a decent one. After reading a lot about how to choose a yoga mat, I went with this one. It has just the right balance of cushioning and support. The colors are vibrant without being too bright. 

I've been practicing yoga for over 15 years and the Gaiam Premium 5mm mat is by far my favorite yoga mat. The surface is ideal to prevent slipping. The cushioning is perfect when I practice restorative yoga. I can hold a pose for over 20 minutes with complete comfort. I love the 2 color look of this mat. The Gaiam bolsters and meditation cushion that I own are plum and the plum/jam 5mm mat looks great with the rest of my yoga props. I highly recommend this yoga mat for its performance qualities, aesthetic appeal and affordable cost. I promise you won't be disappointed and you'll recommend this yoga mat to your fellow yoga practitioners.

I've been practicing yoga for over 15 years and the Gaiam Premium 5mm mat is by far my favorite yoga mat. The surface is ideal to prevent slipping. The cushioning is perfect when I practice restorative yoga. I can hold a pose for over 20 minutes with complete comfort. I love the 2 color look of this mat. The Gaiam bolsters and meditation cushion that I own are plum and the plum/jam 5mm mat looks great with the rest of my yoga props. I highly recommend this yoga mat for its performance qualities, aesthetic appeal and affordable cost. I promise you won't be disappointed and you'll recommend this yoga mat to your fellow yoga practitioners.

I have a Gaiam yoga mat that has seen better days. Bought another one (5 mm) thinking it would be of the same quality and thickness. Very disappointed that it isn't as thick as my older one. I have to put a garden pad under my hip when doing side planks because there isn't enough cushion. A positive is that the mat is very easy to keep clean, easy to put in my yoga bag and I like the color combo (blue/grey). Another positive about Gaiam mats they do last a long time. My original mat is close to 14 years and just started to break down a few months ago. And I use my mat 3 times a week.

I bought this a while back and didn't see any issue as I only used to go to regular classes but now that I am more advanced, I go to hot yoga/power classes which result in much more sweat/heat. I am very unhappy with this mat now because of that as I slip and slide around on it. I even took a fall onto my face this past week because I don't have enough grip. I know its too late to return it, but I would if I could.

I used the mat once and had to use towels to keep me stationary. I was advised by your customer service to clean it then try again but due to the material with which its made, it will be slippery. I don't understand why a yoga mat would ever be slippery. I'm going to continue to clean it and perhaps I will fair better in the future.