Yoga Mats, Yoga Equipment & Yoga Props
Best Deal Manduka 71-Inch PROlite Travel Yoga and Pilates Mat Comment
Manduka 71-Inch PROlite Travel Yoga and Pilates Mat
- Lightweight at 4.5 pounds for easy transport to yoga studio or retreat
- Traction grip prevents slippage due to perspiration
- Provides stability on hard or soft surfaces
- Comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees, and elbows from hard floors
- Weighs 4.5 pounds; 71 by 26 by 1/4 inches (L x W x D)
Manduka PROlite™ yoga mats are a fresh alternative for people who need a lighter, zero-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-inspiring colors, the PROlite™ gives you more choices and the same Manduka® results. It will enhance your practice and protect our planet.The PROlite yoga mat (formally known as the PurpleLite Travel Mat) is a fresh alternative for people who want a lighter, zero-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-inspiring colors, the PROlite gives you more choices and the same stellar Manduka results. It will enhance your practice while saving our planet from waste and emissions produced by traditional mat manufacturing. The PROlite also offers a Lifetime Guarantee.
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Features:
- Zero-waste; ekoTex certified, emissions-free manufacturing
- High performance in a lightweight form
- Superior wear and longevity
- Slip resistant, yet non-sticky, even when wet from perspiration
- Travel-friendly for the yogi on-the-go
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Weight: 4 pounds
- 71 by 24 by 3/16 inches (L x W x D)
To Store:
Roll your PROlite with the top side (fabric-finish) facing outwards. This keeps the corners of the mat flat when practicing.
To Break In:
The surface texture of the PROlite improves with use. Our customers have found that the best way to break intheir mat is to use it on a daily basis. Another trick is to sprinkle coarse sea salt over your mat, scrub it down with a sponge, and air dry in the sunshine.
To Clean:
Use the Manduka Mat Renew or any non-solvent household cleaner and a damp cloth or sponge. Hang to dry in the sunshine. DO NOT put your mat in the washing machine- it may break the machine and ruin your mat
Manduka’s Green Mission
Manduka PRO series yoga mats, designed to last a lifetime (or two), curb the amount of PVC mats that enter landfills every year and reduces overall mat consumption. Also, during the manufacturing of most PVC products, toxic emissions may be released into the air. However, PRO series mats are manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere. The Black Mat PRO is certified safe for human contact by OEKO-TEX, an environmental certification agency in Europe for the textile industry.
ideal mat,
i bought this mat in the hopes of enjoying the benefits of the high density “black mat” made by manduka without the bulkiness of that mat. first of all, either of the manduka mats is far better than the versions other companies have produced in response to the mat’s popularity. there is not the heavy industrial smell to the mat that can get in the air, your clothes, and skin. their density makes it far and away a completely different experience than the typical yoga mat. they are more stable and cushion without being squishy. they are very sturdy and resilient and will last a long time, so your yoga mats will not end up littering the environment over time. between the two manduka mats, i favor this one because it is much easier to transport and store and i do not notice any loss of comfort from the slight difference in thickness (3/16″ instead of 1/4″). if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the manduka black mat, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. but i found this mat at least as stable (perhaps more so), and more versatile, just the thing for a secure and comfortable support for yoga. another option in using this mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. the cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily, so your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds. if that’s not enough, the $45 price i paid through amazon is far better than i saw in stores or other websites. you just can’t go wrong with this mat.
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