... I wanted my own mat because I was getting sick from using my studio's mats. This mat was the right price for how I was going to use it and I was pleasantly surprised at its thickness -- not too thick that I'm unstable on balance poses yet thick enough to provide cushion for my knees. This is a good mat that serves its purposes well for beginner or intermediate yogis. The traction/stickness is built up over time so beware of the first uses that feet and hands can slip some. ...
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