Para Rubber XL Yoga Mat

This is the BEST mat I have ever used! I love the grip and the cushion of this mat. No more achy joints for me!!!

If you prefer a larger yoga mat, this is probably the best yoga mat you can buy. I did a lot of research before investing in this mat, and I am very pleased with my purchase. I love using this yoga mat! For reference, I practice power or vinyasa yoga six days a week in a slightly heated room (so no pouring sweat like in hot yoga). Some things to be aware of before you buy this mat: - Size: the dimensions of this mat are stated in the description. It's slightly larger than other mats. - Weight: this mat weighs 10 pounds (4.54 kg) - if this is too heavy for you, there is a smaller version of this mat - Thickness: this mat is slightly thicker than other yoga mats, but it provides a stable, firmer cushioning that feels very supportive. It's not a soft, squishy cushioning. I have no problems doing standing balancing poses while one foot is standing on this mat. - Texture / Grip: I have no problems with my hands or feet slipping in downward dog when I am slightly sweaty. - Rubber Smell: like all other natural rubber mats, a new mat will smell. I just aired out the mat in a well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight for several days and wiped it down with a warm, damp towel as directed in the care instructions. I am very sensitive to smells and have no issue doing child's pose on this mat after airing it out. - Color / Design: I bought the River (blue) color and there is hardly any white streaking as depicted in the photos. The mat still looks fine without the streaking. The color is nice and falls somewhere between cornflower blue + blue-gray. Country of Origin: this mat is made in Taiwan. I have bought other rubber yoga mats made in Taiwan and they were all well made and lasted for a reasonable amount of time. This mat definitely seems well made and I expect it to last for at least a year. If you practice yoga regularly and are looking for a high-quality yoga mat and prefer / don't mind a larger and heavier mat, this is truly a great mat.

I am 6'1" and it's great having a longer mat to work with. The cushioning is great for my arthritis and it takes a TON of sweat before I start to feel any slide. I only took 1 star away because the box it got shipped in looked like it got in a fight with the mailman and the rubber odor is INTENSE. Luckily the product wasn't damaged in any way. When I started using it my hands would smell like rubber the rest of the day. GOOD NEWS the odor will subside after regular use. No surprise that if you purchase something made of rubber it's gonna smell like rubber. If Hugger Mugger comes up with ideas on how to clean/help with the odor that could be amazing. Highly recommend the mat if you can handle the rubber smell.

I love the mat but can’t get rid of the rubber smell. I have had it for two weeks and hope it will dissipate soon. Other than that it is a great mat.

This mat works perfectly for yoga and burpees. My only complaint is the rubber odor coming off the mat. I have continued to clean it and it has yet to dissipate.

I hadn't ever thought that I was too tall for my old mat until I found this one. I'm only 5'8, but standard sized mats just don't cut it for me anymore. If you're like me and are always finding your foot, arms, or head extending past the boundary of your mat, you absolutely need to upgrade to this one. Not only is it super cushy and grippy, it's perfect for nearly everything. I just received it yesterday and this morning I completed a pilates routine, a weight training workout, an online vinyasa yoga class, and a pranayama class. This mat did its job every step of the way. Looking forward to many more practices and workouts with my new mat.

The mat has an excellent, deep cushion. The topper material is very grippy with clean moist hands, but some slow slippage occurs with unwashed hands; I assume that’s due to skin oils. Either way, much better grip than a TPE or TPE/jute mat. I am 6’6” and no longer have to reposition 5 times per sun salutation ????. Now my daily use mat, just two weeks old, still has a noticeable but not unpleasant natural rubber odor. It has smelt less each time I have used it.

I am a new yogi who’s practice is primarily hot vinyasa classes. I did a BUNCH of research, checking out different mat review videos on YouTube and google. The Hugger Mugger Para Rubber mat seemed to be on a lot of people’s top 5/10 lists for all types of yoga, including hot. So when I got it, I rolled it out on my floor and got into a couple poses. I immediately liked the texture and cushiony feel of the thick rubber, not to mention the awesome size! (I am 6’2’’, so I went with the XL which is 28”Wx84”L) Then, when I got to my first class with it, I was eager to see how it performed. Much to my dismay, as soon as the sweat started pouring, I started slipping. I mean, the sweat just pooled up and it got SLICK. I then tried the other side in the next class, which seemed to have a more porous, open celled texture, hoping it would absorb sweat a little better. It was a bit better, but still very slick. Now, please understand I’m only about 4 classes in with this mat, and still hopeful it will “break in”, but it is not at all what I was expecting. Also, the rubber smell is strong with this one. I did try sprinkling some sea salt and rubbing down the mat with a damp cotton rag, and one class since then I still noticed the slipping. I will follow up if I notice it getting better.

This mat is my Christmas present—my husband has had his for about a year and we do yoga classes together. I am looking forward to having a mat that is long enough for my tall frame. I am also looking forward to the no-slip aspect of the surface. Thank you for fast shipping—it came a week earlier than stated.