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. 

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 had my heart set on upgrading my yoga mat to a super expensive and more grippy one. My husband surprised me this mat for Christmas and it would be rude to return it. The dark purple side is non slip and grippy. Unfortunately the light purple side isn't as much. The whole mat slid when I changed positions light down and my hands and feet slid when I used it light side up. As a last ditch effort to save the mat before replacing it, I lightly ran a fine grit sanding sponge diagonally across and down the light side of the mat before yoga class and my slipping problem is solved! I'm glad because otherwise I like the mat. The price is MUCH better than the spendy grippy mat I originally thought I needed and best of all and most important, I'm happy to use my husband's thoughtful gift.

I had my heart set on upgrading my yoga mat to a super expensive and more grippy one. My husband surprised me this mat for Christmas and it would be rude to return it. The dark purple side is non slip and grippy. Unfortunately the light purple side isn't as much. The whole mat slid when I changed positions light down and my hands and feet slid when I used it light side up. As a last ditch effort to save the mat before replacing it, I lightly ran a fine grit sanding sponge diagonally across and down the light side of the mat before yoga class and my slipping problem is solved! I'm glad because otherwise I like the mat. The price is MUCH better than the spendy grippy mat I originally thought I needed and best of all and most important, I'm happy to use my husband's thoughtful gift.

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 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 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.

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.

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.