This mat was a GREAT purchase, especially for the price! Aesthetically, the color is beautiful (although it's more of a fuchsia, rather than true purple) and the design is subtly gorgeous. As far as functionality, I LOVE the way it holds up to sweat during a workout...no slipping at all! I am a sweaty chic and this mat has proven worthy during many workouts including PiYo, Hot Yoga, and Power Flow. The 5mm cushion is nice too...compared to a 3mm mat, the extra thickness is pleasant without sacrificing balance. I was a little worried about the length of the mat feeling too short (my previous mats were 72" vs. the 68" of this one), but I'm only 5'3" and I didn't even notice the 4" difference during practice. The only caveat that I've found with this mat is that the underside slides around on certain floor types...so while you are stuck like a tree frog to the top of the mat, the mat may slip around underneath you. I've found this true on laminate flooring, for example, but it works just fine on my hardwoods at home and the rubber flooring at the hot yoga studio. So, depending on the floor type, you may notice the mat slipping beneath you.
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