All opinions are my own. I was not paid to endorse products.
Readers, if you are anything like me, you have bought exercise equipment before. I personally have bought a lot of equipment and products. Whether that be mats, weights, running belts, or anything else you need, there are a million products out there. Today, I will be reviewing Manduka Yoga Mats and Towels and JadeYoga Mats from my experience with the products.
When I first started practicing, I literally bought a yoga mat from Target to just get me started. I always think it is best practice to not spend a lot of money on anything new. When I gradually advanced, and knew yoga was a priority to me, I graduated to the Manduka mat. My Manduka mat was a pretty slick on the surface, and did have a squishy feel to it. Since the surface was slippery, I also needed to purchase a Yogitoe Towel (also by Manduka.) The picture below shows my yoga set up for about three years. Orange Manduka mat, blue Yogitoe towel. (Also featured in the pic is a Lokai bracelet, I love mine!).
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This yoga set up, in my opinion, is not a cheap one. The mat is around 80 dollars, the Yogitoe towel is about $68, and that’s not including the other towels I purchased to not have to do laundry all the time. Yogis, remember to clean your mats and towels! On a positive note, the products last forever. By covering the Manduka mat, I did not wear out the surface and it is still squishy to this day. Its a great mat for joints as well. The Yogitoe towel is great for travel yoga since traveling with a mat can be cumbersome.
I have since graduated to a JadeYoga mat, and I’m absolutely in love with it. It’s a thinner mat with no slippery surface. The mat itself is sticky enough to keep hands and feet aligned. There is no need for extra towels, unless you need them. It’s also a very light-weight mat, made from all environmentally friendly materials. The picture below shows my current yoga set up.
Readers, I would love to know what products work for you! You can also find me on Twitter @ScrappyYoga!
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My favorite mat ever is a Prana mat I bought at REI – it’s just the right amount of cushion with a stickier surface than the target mats, so I don’t feel like I’m slipping around. As for towels, I’m still on the hunt for one that my hands don’t slip on when doing hot yoga. I have a Lululemon one they told me i need to spray before class starts but I still feel like it slips.
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Yogitoes might be a good option for you for a towel… I never slipped and I didn’t have to wet it down. Side note it’s great you have a favorite mat!
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I’ll have to check it out – I have never heard of the brand. I bought a groupon to a studio nearby and I’ve been back to doing hot yoga, so have been thinking about that towel more!
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To be honest with you, I never even thought about my mat.I just like its length and thickness work great for me. The one that I use now was bought at Marshalls. It wasn’t expensive and I love it 😀 Thank you for your review nonetheless!
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I always say as long at the products work for you its great!
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I got mine from TJ Max and it was falling apart from doing hot yoga as well. I indulged in a yoga mat from Lululemon and I love it! It’s not slippery and it’s a good fit! The girl that works there recommended the thicker one so its better for my wrists. I love it! One side is smooth for yoga. The other side is more cushion for other exercise programs! Love you blog!
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That’s an awesome mat if it can be used for multiple things! Thanks for the kind words!
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