Gaiam Thick Yoga and Exercise Mat 10mm

Overview

Gaiam built its yoga mat line around NBR rubber, and the 05-63318 continues that with a 930 gram purple mat designed for yoga, stretching and general floor workouts.

Gaiam built its reputation on yoga-specific mats, and the NBR material here follows that lineage with a denser cushion than basic foam options. At under a kilogram it stays light enough to travel with while still offering more padding than a thin travel mat.

• Nitrile butadiene rubber construction
• 930 grams
• Purple color
• Gaiam brand

Who it's for

Suits home yoga practitioners and anyone doing regular floor stretching who wants a cushioned, brand-name mat. Buyers who want a specific thickness spec should check the listing directly since that isn't detailed in the data here.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

NBR rubber gives this mat more give underfoot than basic foam, softening pressure on knees and wrists during floor poses. At 930 grams it stays portable enough to roll and carry to a class without adding much bulk to a bag.

Specifications

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