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Manduka eKO Lite 68-Inch 3mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat | 
| Brand: Manduka
Category: Sports
Buy New: $38.00 - $68.10
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Sales Rank: 15230
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 68 x 24 x 0.1
Model: EKO (3mm)
ASIN: B000VW1G96
Release Date: October 1, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Eco-friendly 3mm yoga mat made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber | | • | Most durable, eco-friendly mat available today | | • | Free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, PVC, and toxic plasticizers | | • | Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers | | • | Measures 68 inches long and 24 inches wide; scent-free after break-in period |
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Product Description
The Manduka eKO Lite Mat is a wonder of eco&ndsh;conscious innovation and convenience. Developed by yoga teachers looking for a high&ndsh;performance,environmentally friendly mat,the eKO Lite features Mandukas proprietary natural closed&ndsh;cell rubber and comfortable sea&ndsh;grass texture. The eKO Lite marries performance and durability with a lightweight,travel&ndsh;friendly design. This 100% natural mat wont flake or fade. The eKO Lite will leave no footprint in landfills,and is perfect for people who want to make a commitment to our planet and take their eco yoga practice on the road.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Manduka eKO yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners--a natural-rubber, closed-cell mat that's designed for durability and comfort, yet decomposes completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. The 3mm thick eKO mat is made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber, and boasts a patented manufacturing process that's completely free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, and the type of plasticizers commonly found in other eco mats, such as TPE and POE. At the same time, the natural rubber in the eKO mats is latex-free and non-allergenic, so you needn't worry about allergies hampering your yoga routine. This particular yoga mat is 71 inches long and 26 inches wide--4 inches longer and 2 inches wider than most yoga mats. Designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that sets apart all Manduka products, the eKO mat comes in four brilliant colors: moss, lava, aqua, and sand.
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yoga mat July 15, 2010
laura
This yoga mat is excellent. I like it a lot better than standard yoga mats. It's green, has good traction, is comfortable and nice-looking, and it's not a thick mat. It's really nice, and is worth the money. I am very happy with this purchase.
 Slippery Surface May 30, 2010
Robert Arnold (Eugene, OR United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a cheap $20 mat for yoga that started to fall apart. In particular the wear points of successive downward dogs, etc. I decided to spend a bit more and get this mat. The smell of rubber is quite strong but not too bad. The biggest problem is that the surface is too slippery. Even at the start of my workout before I begin to sweat I cannot maintain a downward dog because my hands slowly slide. Frustrating that I wasted my money. I may have to go back to a cheaper mat. I have tried washing it but no difference.
 Decent Mat December 1, 2009
sam (denver)
I purchased the light green mat. The color is beautiful. I use it about twice a week for yoga, and you can definitely tell where you place your hands and feet most often because it gets kind of a scuffed look. I was telling my yoga instructor that I wasn't sure this mat was going to last more than a year or so, and she told me Manduka has a lifetime guarantee, so if that's the case then this was well worth the purchase. Even if I can't get a replacement when this wears out I'd still be happy with this mat. The smell is initially kind of off-putting, but I washed the mat and hung it over a chair to dry. After a week or two the smell went away. Overall I'm happy with this mat. It was the best eco-friendly one that was affordable.
 Love this mat, but... August 29, 2009
Ahimsa
I absolutely love this mat. I've been doing yoga for almost 15 years now and have used just about everything one can use as a mat- Gaiam travel yoga mat, thin and thick Gaiam PVC mats (which to me are like sponges soaking up bacteria and germs), Mexican blankets, towels, etc. This is definitely the nicest one I've used. The reason for the 3 star rating is that it is so thin. It seems a bit hard on the knees. I purchased the 5mm one instead. However, even with the thinness of the mat, I'd rather use this one than any other yoga mat I have tried. It feels really good under the feet. So, I recommend this mat for people who are used to very thin mats (otherwise, spend the extra $15 and get the 5mm). :0)
A high quality, environmentally friendly mat perfect for practicing at home or on the go July 22, 2009
Beth Cholette (Upstate NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prior to obtaining the Manduka eKO Lite, I practiced for years on a thin, inexpensive yoga mat that I had received as part of a kit. I always thought that I had no need of a pricey yoga mat; my old mat was a familiar friend, and it suited me fine. But from the moment I rolled out my new eKO Lite, I knew I had been wrong.
First of all, the eKO Lite, although about the same thickness as my old mat (1/8") had a much weightier feel; despite having been rolled up in a box for shipment, it immediately lay completely flat, virtually hugging the floor, with absolutely no lumps or buckling of any kind. Several other reviewers have mentioned that this mat has an odor; this is something that Manduka discusses on their web site, as it is related to the natural products which are used to create the mat. And yes, my mat did have a fairly strong, natural rubber scent when I first received it. However, I didn't find this scent to be particularly unpleasant, and it didn't stop me from using the mat the day after I received it. Furthermore, as instructed by Manduka, I left my mat unrolled for a few weeks, and now, after owning it for about a month, I can barely discern any smell at all.
Now, on to the most important issue: practicing with the eKO Lite! I am so impressed by the degree to which the surface of this mat grips my hands and feet during asanas--although I had thought my old mat was fine, the difference is astounding. Furthermore, my former mat tended to shift around under my feet a bit while performing certain standing postures, such as the warrior poses, but the eKO Lite does not--as mentioned above, it gripes my feet AND the floor, so I stay in place and the mat does too. I am not sure why others mentioned problems with sliding on this mat, as I have not had this issue at all, although I admit, I am not much of a sweater (perhaps those who sweat profusely would be happier with Manduka's original Black mat, which is much thicker and supposedly good for this purpose; I haven't tried it myself).
Finally, in terms of aesthetics: my eKO Lite is green (my favorite color!), and the Moss truly is a pretty shade, yet another thing to like about my new mat. The only (minor) downside about this mat is the size. I realize that because it is the eKO "Lite," it is designed to be the smaller, thinner, lighter, more travel-friendly version of Manduka's original eKO mat, which comes in at 71" x 26" and 7 lbs. (the eKO Lite weighs only 3.5 lbs.). Still, for this price, I still would've liked to have have seen a slightly larger than standard-sized mat, even if it was only to add a single extra inch all around. I should also note that at 1/8" thick, this is not a particularly cushy mat--that is fine with me, but if you like a thicker mat, you may want to go with the original eKO, which is 3/16".
Overall, however, I am extremely happy with my Manduka eKO Lite mat--it has definitely made practicing yoga even more pleasurable! I wouldn't hesitate to recommended trying the eKO Lite (or the eKO if you need more cushioning) to anyone wanting a high quality, high performance, and attractive mat that's environmentally friendly too.
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