Review on HemingWeigh Extra Thick Yoga Mat For Women And Men With Strap, 72X23 In Large Non-Slip Exercise Mat For Home Workout Outdoor Training Pilates Stretching, Fitness Pad Cushions Knees And Back, 1/2 Inch by Gregory Chaitanya

This is exactly what I was looking for! My knees, ankles, sit-bones etc all HURT when they are in contact with a regular, thin yoga mat on a hardwood floor. I can kneel on this one without being in pain, which was the goal.It IS harder to balance on this mat, however. Because of my weird, weak knees and ankles, I do more issues with balancing, and I usually opt to practice yoga at home instead of in class because I spend approximately 40% of my attention and energy trying not to fall on my neighbors in some approximation of human dominos. And this mat is harder to balance on because it is so thick and soft. I gave it 5 stars, though, because I really don't think this is a design flaw. It is as thick and soft as my knees and ankles need it to be and (at home at least) I can place my thinner mat next to it for all those balancing moves on my feet.