Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 has anyone tried those extra-heavy black mats (they weigh like 8lbs...sometimes called "Black Diamond" mats?<br><br>i have a carpet surface for practice at home and REALLY need a better solution than the regular sticky mat used on wood...<br><br>HELP! and THANKS-<br>Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Yah...those mats are awesome. I own a Yoga Studio and so mine stays here. I think it would be heavy and cumbersome to carry around with me. However mine stays put and I love it.<br>IL99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 There is an interesting article in the latest yoga journal that is a short history of the rubber yoga mat, which is a fairly recent development. I was surprised however that they made no mention of the woven Mysore mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Just got mine. it's very sturdy and durable and not too bad to carry to class. It did take me a few practices to bond with it though. Also, the claim is that the traction stays even if you sweat a lot. Not so. I sweat a ton and the mat becomes a slick as any. Although I will say that when wiped off, the mat regains its traction immediately. I put a practice rug over mine after the standing asanas. I suggest getting one. They're way better than the tapas mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Before, we use that kind of mat in my yoga class, very heavy, not convenient for outdoor practice, now we all change to very light rubber-foam non-slip mat, the size is 180cm x 90cm x 6mm, strength, soft & durable with a bag to carry.<br>NAMASTE!<br>masaou yogalin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 I own a black mat. I don't care how heavy it is to lug around. I love it and take it everywhere with me. I have carpet surface too. The mat is great anywhere. I have tried 2 different versions of the black mat but the one I like most is the one from www.yogacenter or www.yogacentre.com - it's the one in San Luis Obispo. Actually it is under "links" in the www.ashtanga.com section - called manduka mats. That is the best one I found. You can also purchase a yoga bag from www.barefootyoga.com and carry it around that way.<br><br>Check it out. Hope you like it as much as I have.<br><br>Namaste, Soulcube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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