Posted on 28th May 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
eko mats, manduka, recession, time magazine, unemployment, yoga classes, yoga mats
“The Taj Mahal of Yoga Mats” – Rod Stryker
At a time when I was just considering dropping my yoga classes altogether, the Times comes out with an interesting article about the soaring sales of $100+ Manduka Yoga Mats and the spike in yoga class attendance during the recession. Hmm, I must be the oddball out on this one… perhaps it’s time to find something other than yoga to sacrifice. Many Yogi’s love their Manduka’s, raving that it’s super sticky and prevents the slippage that often occur with other mats. Like the quote above, it has been called the Taj Mahal of yoga mats and compared to the likes of Ferraris and Porsches – is this smart marketing or true to form?
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Posted on 21st April 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
yoga mats
When I first tried yoga or pilates I didn’t even think it’d make a difference what kind of mat to get. A mat is a mat right? How different could they possibly be? Well, let me tell you – I’ve owned cheap, bad, non-sticky mats that made me slip and slide all over the place. I can’t stress enough the importance of finding a good, long-lasting yoga mat you can use for years to come. A few of the essentials I look for are:
- Non-slip grip
- Texture
- Thickness and amount of cushioning
- Easy to clean
- Rolls up easily
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