YOGA DESIGN LAB | The Combo Yoga Mat | 2-in-1 Mat+Towel | Eco Luxury | Ideal for Hot Yoga, Power, Bikram, Ashtanga, Sweat | Studio Quality | Includes Carrying Strap!

I struggled to find a nice thick mat that I didn’t slip on for my vinyasa practice. I’m moderately sweaty and practice 3-4 times a week. This mat fits the bill! The design is fresh and fun and the micro suede top keeps me from sliding around with a few sprays of water before class. It’s held up well in the year I’ve been using it and is still in fantastic shape.The only downside that I’ve found is that drying it after washing was tricky- I washed in the washing machine as suggested and then laid out to dry, it took several days in the summer for it to be completely dry. Maybe I needed to run it in the spin cycle another time, but it for sure took longer than I thought it would.

I randomly get the urge to be healthy and exercise, and hot yoga in winter is one of my favorite activities to do when these urges strike. I’ll happily use any excuse to get out of it, so after my last class I realized I didn’t like having to constantly adjust my towel on my mat during class, or having the mat get too slippery if I risk it without a towel. Enter this purchase—what came up when I searched for “best yoga mats for hot yoga.”First, the two cons: It’s a little heavier than you might expect a yoga mat to be—not like a two-handed situation but if you struggle carrying things on your shoulders, definitely take a look at the weight prior to ordering. Second, you will have to bring a towel with you regardless, a lot of studios require you to have a towel so have one with you just in case they put their foot down. Most people listen when you say it’s special for hot yoga, but sometimes their liability insurance is more picky.Now on to the pros (of which there are many): It’s a soft purple design, pretty and not too loud. The mat is made of thick cushion—even these old lady knees can get through a whole class without needing additional padding. Because of creaky/crunchy knees, I got the thicker pad as I’ve had to use several towels in the past to keep it from hurting. It rolls up easily and the strap provided is functional (though not luxurious). The mat is easy to clean, can be rinsed off in the shower if needed, and I haven’t noticed it retains smell at all.FInally, it’s a little spendy. You might have balked at the price, especially given there are many mats available for much cheaper. But, if this mat is going to be the difference between working out or not, for me its worth the cost.

This mat is so beautiful. When the yoga room is filled with boring mats, this on stands out with its beautiful colors! The mat is soft but absorbent. I sweat a lot and I didn’t slip at all. Much better than the foam mats that I’ve had in the past!

This is my third Yogalab mat purchase. Perfect for hot yoga, fun to practice on and easy to clean.

I love the look and feel of this mat. I do “warm” yoga (at a hot yoga place) and I sweat A LOT. I always feel secure using this mat, it does a great job soaking up my sweat. It never feels slippery. Some parts of the mat are slightly textured which I think is nice for added grip.I recently discovered that it also glows! (See pic) which is some added fun. I get a lot of compliments on my mat and overall I’m happy with my purchase.My only negative would be that it gets stinky…after wiping down at the end of class with cleaner I’ve learned that I need to take it home and unroll it to let it air out since it holds so much moisture. Even doing that it sometimes smells a little but maybe I just need to get another cleaner or something.

Disclaimer: I haven’t had this very long. But here are my initial thoughts. The palm tree mat is just what I wanted. I love it. If I had to describe what this mat is like... it’s basically like a huge mouse pad. So it doesn’t move around at all. It’s soft on top and doesn’t feel as rough on my old lady knees. I’ve always had a hard time with my hands slipping everywhere with my old mat. I had to buy gloves, which aren’t super comfy. All the slipping around really impacts my form. Makes my wrists hurt. And I don’t feel like I’m getting all the benefits of yoga. This mat is SO much better so far. You do slip a little at first. But once your hands get warmed up, you’re good to go! I put lotion on my hands right before I get started and that seems to help with the beginning slipperiness. This mat is obviously more expensive than other mats. But for me, it seems worth it. I figured it was time to really invest in yoga if I’m going to keep at it.

I have clocked in just over 500 hours on this mat since purchasing it 2 years ago. I am leaving a review this much later because it haunts me that I haven’t said anything yet depite being grateful for it every single day!The grip is PHENOMENAL- sweaty or not I have never once felt like I was going to slip out of a pose and having such a dependable surface let’s me focus completely on my practice.I also know this is probably a personal preference- but this lays perfectly flat always. No matter how tightly I roll it up- when I roll it out there is never a lifted edge or corner to kick at and it is such a beautiful thing.I recommend this to everyone and while this thing is so durable I feel it might last my lifetime- when it does start to wear down I will be purchasing again.

I waited a few months before writing this review and I am pleased to share I am still happy with my purchase. I practice yoga on a regular basis, including hot yoga, and the mat works very well. I feel stable doing various poses and love the colors. I understand there are cheaper options, I bought two others before this one. This mat is my preferred for yoga and I would buy again.

The top is more like a felt material. Not what I expected. It attracts dog hair and any other fibres. I was worried I would slide on it during hot yoga but it works well

This is such a beautiful mat! The towel surface has a “suede” feel, so great! Many people complained about the surface being “slippery”, I have dry hands but didn’t feel any slippage at all! Maybe it is because I practice on carpet and have a 1cm yoga pad underneath. Anyways, this is an amazing mat! Simply love love love it!

high quality...really enjoying

As a yoga teacher and yoga student of nearly 20 years, I’ve stopped searching for yoga mats because my hands tend to slip on most of them (though I’ll admit, hand creams don’t help!). My go-to mats have always been slim travel ones that are easy to carry and offer great grip, I use them on top of other mats. After over 10 years of using those, I’m pleasantly surprised by this mat.Initially, it felt slippery, but after testing it in an online class yesterday and my personal practice today, I’m happy to say I had no issues! I sprayed a bit of water before class and avoided hand cream, and it worked perfectly.While I think it’s better suited for hot yoga than vinyasa or hatha ( I think the soft surface absorbs sweat well), I’m keeping it because it’s the most beautiful mat I’ve ever owned. It's heavier than what I’m used to, so I’ll mainly use it for home practice or when teaching online. I love it!It could be a bit wider, but let's focus on the positives. 😄

Wonderful combo mat...good to go for travelling but padded enough not to cause joint discomfort. Recommended