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Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple)
Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple)
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Brand: Valeo
Category: Sports

List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $12.94
You Save: $7.05 (35%)
Buy New from $12.94

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars(8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 73

Color: Purple
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Legal Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 4.3 x 24

Model: VA4492PU
UPC: 736097006419
EAN: 0736097006419
ASIN: B0007W2ESM

Release Date: February 23, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 24 inches wide x 48 inches long
  • Lightweight, durable sticky mat
  • Cushioned, non-slip surface
  • Washable

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
24-inch Width x 68-inch Length. Recommended for yoga & stretching exercises. Light weight, durable sticky mat. Cushioned non-slip surface. Washable.


Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars very nice mat   July 22, 2008
This is a very nice yoga mat. nice color, sticky enough so my feet don't slip, and works well with my new yoga dvds.


5 out of 5 stars Much better than a towel!!!   July 8, 2008
This item has done wonders for my yoga workouts at home. Until I got this pad, I was using a blanket or a towel; this beats them both.


5 out of 5 stars Good Quality with Good Price   July 4, 2008
I saw the reviews before buying it. When I got it, I didn't feel the smell is that strong as the people said (my nose is as good as dogs :P) Never move when I exercise on it! For the size, I would like to order a wider one. Length is just about good.


4 out of 5 stars Durable, sticky, deep purple yoga mat   June 23, 2008
  7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I find this dark plum-colored mat attractive, sticky and a stable source for downward dog poses, upward bow variations, shoulder stands and everything else. It's long enough for me to keep my entire body on the mat when lying down (I'm 5'4). It's a good, basic product. The mat didn't even have a strong "new mat" smell when freshly opened, which was a plus.

My husband uses the mat for more conventional workouts - as a base for crunches and push ups. We've even used it for tai chi and qi gong.

At a good price point, this product's usefulness lies in between a light traveling yoga mat and a thick plush one. I found it too big to fold into my suitcase when I took a flight (actually, it could have been squished down to fit, but took up more room than I had to spare). So I do have to travel without a mat when I fly.

On the other hand, the mat is on the thin side when using over a bare, non-carpeted flooring. I have tried some of my friends' thicker mats, and those are much more comfortable on the heels of the hands in sideways planks and frequent knee-bearing transitions.

In a way, it might be better to have two mats - one light, thin one for traveling, and one thick, plush one for home use. I have actually ordered a second mat for my husband that I plan to use when he is not, doubling up on the mats for extra cushy comfort.

However, if you are limited in space or budget, or otherwise only need one good fitness/yoga mat, this mat is a solid choice.

Recommended.



5 out of 5 stars Just right!   May 20, 2008
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is my first yoga mat and I am very pleased with it so far--it's durable, has just enough cushioning and it is very non-slip. The mat is a fantastic value for the price!


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