Cork Yoga Mat - Mandala Black

I purchased this mat to pack into my carryon rolling luggage for trips and it fits the bill perfectly.

I used to always buy the longer, wider, cushier mats, but after many years of practice, I was ready to upgrade and decided to treat myself to my idea of a "professional" mat.*It is thin*Like much thinner than any other mats I owed. I can definitely feel the ground more, which in this case is amazing as I gained stability and grounding. I can say that it's harder on the knees, but I was ready for it and didn't feel any pain practising. But if you have joint pain, this one might not be for you. It rolls super small and compact, but the material still makes it heavy (so maybe not for travelling on a plane for instance) and doesn't move or lift from the ground.*It is short*And by short I mean regular sized. I'm 5'10, and I always felt I needed a longer mat. But for the last year or so, as I was getting more centred on the mat, I felt I haven't been using the last 8 inches of the one I had. I gave this one a go and felt like it was actually perfectly sized with still some room for play at the top and bottom.*It doesn't have alignment marks*But the symmetrical design is quite enough to guide in all poses and to accurately find the middle, which I still enjoy.*It doesn't slip*Which it what I mostly wanted from a mat. I also wanted the feeling and grips of a nice mate and non plastic-y material, and I'm absolutely pleased with the fell. Also perk of the prints at the top and bottom makes it extra grippy without being sticky.*It does have a smell*But quite faint, and I recon that after a few uses it will go away. I mean, it's that whole "new car smell" thing, and I enjoyed the smell of my shiny new playground.*It's beautiful*That in itself makes me want to take it out and roll on it, and brings me joy in my practice.Bottom line : I love it, and it was less pricey than other options.

Wow! This mat is so supportive and big. I don't have any pain in my knees of elbows doing certain moves, and it's beautiful

This is not your run-of-the-mill, $15 mat that you get in some discount store. It's got actual quality.If you look at the pictures, you'll see the tile floor. That's the whole house. Everything is tile...tile on top of a concrete slab. There is no give. The old cheapo mats do almost nothing to insulate making certain stretches very uncomfortable. The cork mat changes that. It provides much heavier duty padding that makes stretching far more pleasant.So far, it looks to be well made. no sign of easy fraying or anything like that. The patterns are crisp and clear. Despite it being heavy duty, it doesn't have an obnoxious amount of weight to it. It's easy enough to slip the carry strap on and bring it around like a gym bag.The only thing I'll note is that the cat instantly took a liking to it. He didn't claw it (yet) but it's definitely going to be stored out of reach of felines.The price tag seems high but consider what you're getting. Like anything else, if you want lasting quality, you'll have to pay for it. This mat has the makings of lasting quality.

This cork mat has a more raw grounded feel than a foam mat. It definitely provides a more stable grip/traction for greater stability on the floor. It is not going to be as soft or cushioned feeling as a foam mat. It's still a significant improvement from being directly on a hard floor. I have a foam mat as well and I use them for different needs. The cork mat is better for stability so I prefer it when I'm working on more challenging poses. It's also better for intense or sweaty sessions (think hot yoga). The cork absorbs moisture so the stability is supposed to increase when when damp rather than decrease. The foam mat is good for lighter sessions. I use it for simple flow sessions and meditation. It's also like it better for head stands. The cork mat also rolls up more tightly than foam and stays rolled better because of the weight. This is mat is great but it's not necessary to use cork if you don't need the extra stability. I'd recommend going to foam route if comfort is a concern.Bonus: I love the mandala in the center of the mat! It's a nice reference point for where I'm positioning myself on the mat when changing poses. It's also great that it comes with its own straps!

I've been wanting to try alternate materials besides the standard PVC cushion style that is a little rubbery. Saw this and was so drawn to the design and couldn't resist bringing it home.So glad I did. Compared to my 5 mm one, this is a thin 3.5 mm one of the reasons why I love it. Combined with the lower profile and the cork material, it feels more natural and is very soothing and grounding. Genuine natural cork too. I love how warming using this mat feels. I don't think I'll ever go back to a PVC mat again, at any price.The mandala design is great for focus, and is nice for both meditation and physical balance when exercising. The ink is well set and there is no dye transfer or bleeding. The underside minimizes slipping on the floor. There is a little rubber smell on unpacking, but that airs out without a problem. I didn't find it offensive.The strap is perfect. It's minimalist, a simple cotton woven band that cleverly loops to hold my mat for storage or carrying.I really love this beautiful mat and really resonate with the way it feels when I use it. Love that purchases support at-risk African youth too.

I love this mat. I don't understand any of the negative comments. I'm an experienced yogi that uses it for hot classes. It grabs beautifully and doesn't bunch up. It manages my considerable sweat better than any mat I've previously used. Plus it has antimicrobial properties that keep it hygienic and odor-free. I purchased the light weight mat which has been extremely strong for such a thin mat. Great for travel! I'll probably go with the mid-weight next time just for a little more cushion and stability. I've tried all the popular brands and styles of mats, all materials, and feel like I've finally found what works best for me. Cork rocks!

30 yrs into a hot yoga obsession I have ruined many, many and every mat I have ever owned. Until this one... This is solid platform for any practice... Buy one and get after it for years and years to come....

Like it for my daily Yoga, but the material is too weighy for travelling with a small suitcase

This is a terrible mat. It bunches up during hot yoga and doesn’t lay flat. Don’t waste your money. Very disappointed

This cork mat is awesome! Super grippy (not too trippy), texture is great, lots of padding. I love it!It doesnt bother me, but in case it will bug you, the ink pattern smudges slightly with sweat and cleaning. Still love my purchase, though.

Beautiful but a little heavy

I love this mat! the quality is great and it's perfect for hot yoga! Even the instructors were asking me where I bought it.. Highly recommend!

I purchased the white mandala design cork mat. It is absolutely stunning.

Super grip grazie al materiale in sughero.

I use this mat 5+ days a week in my hot yoga class. Before this mat I had a sweat towel and it was always moving and bunching up in class. I absolutely love the design and the feel of this mat. It absorbs my sweat extremely well and the design is super cute. Keeps me centered during flows. My only complaint was the same as others indicated. The smell is very strong at first. I just let it air out in my garage for a couple of days and the smell went away. Highly recommend

Haven't used this much yet but it is beautiful to look at

Love the design on this mat and enjoy the warmth on my skin. I chose a thin mat because my yoga school has carpet. The teacher was also very impressed by my mat!

Love this mat, the first mat that I have not slipped during hot yoga.

I bought the 5.5mm- and it's lovely and amazing to work with. only downside my other one was longer and I didn't realize this was going to be shorter. Not a huge draw back, just used it and loved it so much, so comfortable. I'm going to look forward to using this everyday!!

Absolutely gorgeous bought along with the yoga wheel matching set which is equally as pretty very impressed with my purchase spot on

I love this mat. The pattern drew me to it and I was curious about using a cork mat. Definitely the way to go! I purchased the 5mm and it is very cushiony, yet still has enough grip. Better than my old Lululemon mat.

Love it

I bought this mat last year, probably like 4-5 months ago and I was really waiting for write my review because I sweat a lot and I practice daily and sometimes even twice a day including hot yoga so I just wanted to make sure this mat could last and work for this heavy practice... let me tell you it didn't disappoint! The grip is amazing! Not only while doing hot yoga but my hands sweat a lot and this mat hold my body perfectly! Also, the design is super cute and it's very comfy since I didn't get the thicker one. It's very light compared to my old cork mat so yes! I'm very happy with it!

Love this yoga mat, worth the cost

This mat feels great, I'm about to order a second one!