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Manduka 71-Inch PROlite Travel Yoga and Pilates Mat | 
| Brand: Manduka
Category: Sports
Buy New: $58.00 - $69.17
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 593
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 71 x 24 x 0.2
MPN: PROLITE-71
Model: PL71
ASIN: B001ET62T4
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| Features:
| • | Light 4-1/2 pounds for easy transport to yoga studio or retreat | | • | Non-stick, grip prevents slippage due to perspiration | | • | Provides stability on hard or soft surfaces | | • | Comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees, and elbows from hard floors | | • | Superior wear and longevity |
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Product Description
Manduka PROlite yoga mats are a fresh alternative for people who need a lighter,zero&ndsh;waste mat with superior quality and comfort. Like its big brother the Black Mat PRO,the PROlite is all about performance,both in the studio and on the go. Available in five passion&ndsh;inspiring colors,the PROlite gives you more choices and the same stellar Manduka results. It will enhance your practice and protect our planet. The Manduka PROlite mat comes in several rich colors.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 59
Great mat! August 17, 2010
yogaddict
I bought this mat for three reasons: 1. I was hoping to find a mat on which I wouldn't slip as much, 2. I needed a slightly thicker mat than the one I'd had (no idea what brand, just something cheap I picked up at a yoga studio), 3. I didn't want toxic chemicals leaching or out-gassing from my mat. On all accounts, I'm basically happy. This is definitely a heavy-duty construction and I believe it will last a lifetime, even of daily use. The material is really dense, not squishy, but it does cushion the joints very well. The mat is not super-light, but I carry it to and from the studio with no problems (unlike the Black Mat, which is really heavy!). It also really stays put on the floor - doesn't slide around or bunch up at all.
I've learned that NO mat is completely slip-proof, if you're sweating a lot while you practice. However, I only slip on this one if I'm sweating a ton, and just wiping my hands with a towel is enough to stop the slippage, on the rare occasions when it happens.
Even though the mat is PVC- and phthalate-free, it did smell like chemicals when I got it (that's normal, from the manufacturing process). I washed it immediately with Dr. Bronner's hemp soap, which got rid of most of the chemical smell. I've washed it a few times since, used it constantly, and now it doesn't smell.
Finally, I love the shade of purple that it comes in, it's not very pink-ish, instead it's more of a blue-y purple. In all, I highly enjoy this mat and recommend it to anyone who wants to buy just one mat, tote it around, and use it forever.
Great Yoga Mat Without the Heaviness July 31, 2010
Lotus Spirit (Pembroke Pines, Florida USA)
I have the Black Mat Pro. I do love it. It'll last me a lifetime. I bought this one as a gift for a friend. Now I have to admit I want one as well. It's just lighter and more portable. So I'll leave the Black Mat Pro for home use and take the ProLite on the road. I am a yoga teacher, so these mats won't be parked in a dark corner. But I won't have to keep buying mats like I used to in the past....I have about 6 now and I use them for students.
This mat is pricey, but well worth it!
Fantastic Mat July 4, 2010
JBW
A fantastic Mat. I never have to fold the mat for extra comfort, and that says a lot. Yes it can get slippery, but few mats don't. Various types of towels can solve that.
A worthwhile purchase. Simple as that.
Good cushioning but slippery June 28, 2010
Emily C (Washington, D.C.)
Mat provides wonderful cushioning, and is quite long enough. However, I've used it several times since I purchased it and it is still very slippery when my hands are sweating (even after soaking it). I would suggest a towel if you are sweaty.
Love It! June 11, 2010
Brian Toonder (Allentown, PA)
Not surprisingly, this mat blows away the inexpensive mats I have purchased from Kmart, Target, and Walmart. (Its another example of you get what you pay for.) The surfaces of my previous mats started to break down after a few months, causing my hands and feet to slide in downward facing dog and warrior. So far, this mat is holding up very well.
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