Testimonials

It’s not like you’re sitting on cotton balls ‚ it’s rough, but in a good way. You might freak out the first time you wash it in a machine, because it will come out like a hard, warped dragon, but when you lay it down on the floor, you can step on it and get it back into shape ‚ so don’t worry. Also rolling it back up tightly will help shape it back up. I did put mine in the dryer for a short run the first two times, but now that I see the true need to have it moist when using it, there’s no need to worry about it being dry. Note: It’s true that if you’re on a wood surface like most studios, you will need the grip-it layer below or another sticky yoga mat underneath (why lug another mat, though, when the roll of grip-it is so much lighter and easier to tote around?). I would recommend, though, that the grip-it run the entire length of the rug instead of 64. I say this because if you push off the top or bottom and there’sno grip-it underneath, your rug will slide. All in all, I have no doubts this rug will last a lifetime if I take proper care of it, and you might not believe me, but during the day I just can’t wait to get to my next class so I can be on top of it again! All in all, I have no doubts this rug will last a lifetime.

After pining for one of these yoga mats for about 6 months, I finally got one as a graduation gift from my parents. I had read so many wonderful things about these mats, and I was so excited about the durability, the no-slip texture, and the ability to throw it in the washing machine when it gets dirty. Upon receiving it, I learned that there was so much more that went into the crafting of this mat than just durability and texture. My mat came with a note hand signed by the person who wove it (by hand, no electricity used to make these mats!), and I felt such a connection to the mat’s origin. When I first stepped onto my mat for yoga practice, I was concerned that the thick texture would hurt my hands and feet. But the mat actually became softer as I used it (especially after washing) while in no way losing its best features like the no-slip grip and sturdiness. I’ve since used it in the sand, in the grass, in the dirt, on hardwood floors, carpet, etc. and it never fails to amaze me. When it gets dirty I simply put it in the washing machine and it comes out all clean. The quality of this mat never seems to decline. I see this mat being in my life for many years to come! Chelsea Dimascio I love the way Yogasana connects the product to the environment and the people who produce it. I also really like that this is a product that supports a traditional way of life in India.

There is a connection and a joining of spirit that has never been present with my numerous sticky mats. The Sanskrit meaning of yoga is to join or unite. I never thought that principle might apply to my yoga mat and me. That is, until I purchased a natural, handwoven, cotton yoga mat from Yogasana Mats. From the moment that I opened the box, I felt a kinship with the mat ‚ nothing like that has ever happened with a sticky mat purchased from a local department store! The weaver’sname and signature were attached to the mat, a lovely stick of incense was included in the package, and the color and fragrance of the mat were beautiful. I spread it out, sprinkled some holy water on it, thought about the weaver, the cotton, the dyes, the warm sun, and I felt my heart expand in gratitude for it all. I love to go to my mat now ‚ because there is a connection and a joining of spirit that has never been present with my numerous sticky mats. If you want your practice to go beyond mere yoga exercise into a deeper state of union, you might want to start with a Yogasana yoga mat!

When I finally committed to practicing asanas daily I felt a huge disconnect from the rubber mat I was using. I’d reluctantly roll it out, the ends staying curled up…it would rip or smell and I really just had no use for it. It seemed to contradict what I believed yoga was to me–a connection with myself first and then to my environment. This plastic rubber mat wasn’t going to cut it for me anymore. After time I found myself using no my at all. It was hard to stay balanced on my wooden floors or take my practice outside on rougher terrain. As I advanced, I decided it was time to get a mat that better resonated with me and the earth, which brought me to Yogasana Mats. More than a mat, this beautifully made piece of cloth is a magic carpet ride. I love the feel, look, history and story behind these mats. When I first step on my lovely lavender mat I instantly feel a deep connection and find myself grounded in a way a rubber mat never made me feel. These mat always look great… out in a room or near an alter, you won’t roll this mat up and stick it in a corner to forget about. So much more than a mat, I bring mine with me everywhere…the beach, lakes, picnics…it finds it place any where I go. I highly recommend yogasana mats and personally can’t wait to get more!!