Thursday, 11 December 2008

Tapas Basic Sticky Yoga Mat

I have found something interesting on Amazon. Some of you might not ever heard about this before. This is Tapas Basic Sticky Yoga Mat which is quite cheap on Amazon. So, I have to say "it's a big BARGAINNNNNNN"
If you don't buy it, you will regret later. hehe.
I have some information copied from Amazon( I hope they will not accuse me about license on this information)

Tapas Basic Sticky Yoga Mat

There is some information from the distributor to specify this product.

Designed specifically for the yogi on the go. It weighs less than 1-1/2 lbs. and folds or rolls compactly for carrying. Many teachers and students like to use the Tapas Basic under a towel or Airex Mat to prevent them from sliding on the floor. Washable. 1/16 inches x 24 inches x 68 inches. 1.25 lb.

Here it is, some specification for Tapas Basic Sticky Yoga Mat.

Here it is, some specification for Tapas Basic Sticky Yoga Mat.

The mat itself is very thin so I ended up having to find a yoga blanket for additional cushioning. Considering the price I guess I can't be too disappointed, but for my first yoga mat it does the trick.
I really like this mat for travel. It is only 1/16" thick and can be folded and put in my suitcase. It is durable and sticky, great for practice in my hotel room, or on the beach.

I agree this isn't a standard mat. THINK TRAVEL. I have also used it under another mat for additional cushion or traction.

It cleans easily, doesn't smell, has a great color, nice texture and can fold!
Extremely comfortable while doing yoga. This covers my body on the floor and you can stretch out. But of course, wash it down with a cloth when you first get it because the mat is sticky.
I should start off by saying that I have not been practicing yoga very long and most (but not all) of my yoga practice has been through DVDs. This is the first yoga mat that I have purchased, so I don't have much to compare it to. I bought it because, when I do yoga at home, my hands slip on my carpet - especially when I am doing the downward facing dog position.

I thought that this mat would be okay for me as a starter mat (if there is such a thing), since I'm still experimenting with yoga a little and I do not do yoga regularly. I wasn't sure that I was ready to invest in a more expensive mat. But, I guess you get what you pay for...

My hands still slip when I use this mat, which is sort of frustrating, and the mat doesn't really serve it's purpose for me.

So, I agree with the other reviewers that said that this is probably not the best choice for someone looking for a yoga mat for regular use. I guess it may be a good back-up mat to have in the car in case of a "yoga emergency."
I would not recommend this as a primary mat for someone who practices on a regular basis, but it is low cost as a backup mat. This mat is very thin and clearly not as sturdy as most mats I have used, but it is also much less expensive.

As some idea of usage, I know a few people who keep a spare mat in the trunk in case they forget their mat or have a spur of the moment desire to do Asana (at a park for example). This would work fine for that. Similarly, we are likely to order a few more for our kids and their friends to use when they have a "yoga party" during a play date (our kids are elementary school/toddler).

We ordered one to be sent to my parents' house in advance of spending a week there - it was fine for us to have for keeping up our practice during that week. We left it so it will be there on other visits (and with the hope that it would spark my parents to give it a try). Again, the price made it possible to use it that way - making this a nice option for such "back up" items.

I hope you may be interested in these items as well.

As usual, we have to thank zemaserver for helping us looking for this information.

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