Review on Ewedoos Alignment Lines Yoga Mat - Non-Slip Textured TPE Mat, 1/4-Inch Thick High Density Padding For Comfortable Yoga, Pilates, And Fitness - Eco-Friendly And Sore-Knee Avoiding by Don Devine

I bought this Ewedoos yoga mat to upgrade from the basic GAIAM ones you can get anywhere for $10-15, and I am very happy with it! It is longer than a basic mat, which is nice for a tall girl like me (5’10”), and it is a bit thicker too. The extra thickness was noticeably more comfortable on my bony ankles and back—so that definitely felt like an upgrade too. The general feel of the mat during my practice was warm, comforting, and supportive. It has a slight give, but it is still firm enough for me to feel very stable in all my poses. I personally enjoyed the warmth of the texture, but I can imagine it might not be the right mat for someone who runs hot, and sweats a lot. I did not have any problem with the grip, but I don’t usually. I would say my hands and feet definitely felt more secure on this mat in downward dog and plank poses than my old one. AND, I love the design. I specifically sought one out with a symmetrical design to help align my feet. I would take anything with a center line, but I appreciate the simplicity of the markings on this one especially. As for the color, I love the peaceful and grounding dark blue that I got, but I did notice that you could see dry skin flakes on it after a practice. so, if this would bother you, just go for a light color one!