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Manduka 71-Inch PROlite Travel Yoga and Pilates Mat | 
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| Brand: Manduka
Category: Sports
Buy New: $58.00 - $69.17
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 752
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 71 x 24 x 0.2
MPN: PROLITE-71
Model: PL71
ASIN: B001ET62T4
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| Features:
| • | Light 4-1/2 pounds for easy transport to yoga studio or retreat | | • | Non-stick, grip prevents slippage due to perspiration | | • | Provides stability on hard or soft surfaces | | • | Comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees, and elbows from hard floors | | • | Superior wear and longevity |
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Product Description
Manduka PROlite yoga mats are a fresh alternative for people who need a lighter,zero&ndsh;waste mat with superior quality and comfort. Like its big brother the Black Mat PRO,the PROlite is all about performance,both in the studio and on the go. Available in five passion&ndsh;inspiring colors,the PROlite gives you more choices and the same stellar Manduka results. It will enhance your practice and protect our planet. The Manduka PROlite mat comes in several rich colors.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 59
ideal mat August 22, 2004
sobepeace
63 out of 63 found this review helpful
i bought this mat in the hopes of enjoying the benefits of the high density "black mat" made by manduka without the bulkiness of that mat. first of all, either of the manduka mats is far better than the versions other companies have produced in response to the mat's popularity. there is not the heavy industrial smell to the mat that can get in the air, your clothes, and skin. their density makes it far and away a completely different experience than the typical yoga mat. they are more stable and cushion without being squishy. they are very sturdy and resilient and will last a long time, so your yoga mats will not end up littering the environment over time. between the two manduka mats, i favor this one because it is much easier to transport and store and i do not notice any loss of comfort from the slight difference in thickness (3/16" instead of 1/4"). if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the manduka black mat, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. but i found this mat at least as stable (perhaps more so), and more versatile, just the thing for a secure and comfortable support for yoga. another option in using this mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. the cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily, so your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds. if that's not enough, the $45 price i paid through amazon is far better than i saw in stores or other websites. you just can't go wrong with this mat.
The PurpleLite is really purple elite March 4, 2004
B. Whitsett (Houston, TX United States)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this mat, (as well as the manduka mat bag), based on recommendations from various people at my yoga studio. Truthfully, I couldn't be happier with my choice. The mat feels solid during my practice, at the same time my knees and hips can feel the benefits of the extra padding. I was a little concerned that 3/8" inch thickness wouldn't provide enough cushioning, and that I should look for a mat 1/4" thick. However, I've since tried some of these and though they are more dense they don't feel as secure. Also, I don't feel the need to carry around the extra weight inherent in the thicker mat. Finally, though I originally balked because this mat costs a bit more than others, when I considered how much athletic shoes cost, and how much I save by doing a barefoot workout, I went for it. I'm definately glad I did.
worth it January 23, 2006
hollya (cincinnati, oh)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
durable, lightweight, same texture as blackmat. I can barely notice a difference between this and the black mat. It is slightly less padded, but you can barely notice the difference. It is quite a bit skinnier as far as the width goes, but not a problem for me. Definitely better for using back and forth to class than the black mat would be. It is MUCH lighter! If you are doing downward dog correctly, you won't really slip at all. If you aren't in position correctly (too much weight in shoulders and hands), there will be a slight amount of slip when the mat is new. Once the coating wears off you'll be good to go. I use the opposite side from the label (circular patterns) I find it less slippery from day one. This is as good as a mat will get! I'm a 5'7 female and the 71 inch works fine for me an my husband who is 6 ft. tall.
An excellent mat, and with a surprising amount of cushion August 2, 2004
James E. White (Oak Park, IL)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is an excellent mat. I recently bought mine and could feel the difference from the first practice. It is a tremendous step up from the garden variety $20 mat. There is another mat made that has more cushion than this one (I believe this company makes it too), but you may not need to shell out the extra $20 unless you have really sensitive joints/bones. With that in mind, I think this mat would suit most people's needs. I practice on a hardwood floor using this mat and was completely comfortable. This mat is very effective for more sweat inducing forms of yoga. However, it is not fool proof. A person could still slip if he or she sweats profusely. I would then suggest the user to where a pair of socks (not the most "traditionally yogic" way of doing things but effective). Otherwise, this is a great mat for anyone who practices sweat inducing yoga regualarly.
Awesome Mat, But Slippery When Wet March 19, 2005
N. Iovino (chicago)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love my Manduka!!! It took an awful long time to get to me though... almost one month. If you're in a rush to get one just go to your nearest yoga studio instead.. they all carry them just for not as cheap!! When I first got my mat my hands and feet were slipping while in Down Dog so I followed the care insturctions on the mat... I took a really heavy brush that I use to clean my shower and worked it in there until I could see it fading a little. Problem solved! This is by far though my best purchase from Amazon yet... I just wish it would have come as fast as the book do!
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