on April 17, 2010 by admin in Climbing, Comments (4)
Gaiam Travel Yoga Mat
Product DescriptionSuper-thin, yet comfy and sticky enough for those poses that demand stability, our Travel Yoga Mat can fold or roll into your carry-on so you’ll always have an excuse to escape into an asana. About GaiamGaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth’s resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural, eco-friendly or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products. Gaiam’s goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people’s lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U. S. alone. Gaiam’s strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers’ needs with meaningful solutions. The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.
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M. Meadows
April 17, 2010 @ 7:16 am
I ordered two of these for my husband and me to take on an international trip next month. They will fit nicely into our luggage. We’ll be ready for yoga after long days of touring. We have also used them on top of our yoga mats here at home. They are a great addition to our yoga practices.
Rating: 5 / 5
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C. Olson
April 17, 2010 @ 9:48 am
This mat is great for what it is advertised as – a convenient travel mat. The size it folds down to is amazingly easy to pack. However, it is quite thin and not substantial (padding not strength) so if you are used to a “normal” yoga mat – this is not the same. I would never use this mat at home as I prefer my regular yoga mat for that. However, bringing a rolled tube along for each business trip is not realistic for most people. Further, there is the knowledge that you are bringing your own mat from a sanitation perspective. The mat functions properly if your hotel room is carpeted. I also found it useful to place a couple of towels beneath it for added comfort. I would recommend this mat for travel if you want to continue with your yoga practice on the road. Hotel floors can be notoriously undercleaned (as in deep-cleaned), and this mat provides the ease of packing travelers need.
Rating: 4 / 5
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rose333
April 17, 2010 @ 10:07 am
I have not used this mat as a travel mat but I have used it in place of a yoga towl over my regular mat. It is way better than other yoga towel brands which are much more expensive and don’t have a lot of traction. There is high quality rubber on the back to prevent it from slipping and it is great for high intensity power classes. I highly recommend this over a yogitoes towel.
Rating: 5 / 5
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L. Gardner
April 17, 2010 @ 10:29 am
I bought this mat in hopes that it would inspire me to do yoga during business travel by protecting me from yukky hotel carpets. It worked! The mat is very thin, so don’t expect cushion for your knees, but as most hotel rooms are carpeted, I don’t feel that this is a problem. My biggest concern was whether it would fold up small enough to fit in my bag. I like to pack very light. It is perfect. It folds up to about the size and shape of a couple of t-shirts or a pair of jeans. It was so wonderful to stretch away the 10 hour flight when I finally got to my hotel. I was a little concerned about slipping on the soft towel-like surface, but my hands and feet stay put. I highly recommend this mat!
Rating: 5 / 5
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