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03-10-14, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: michigan
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Yoga Mat & Block recs
I just bought my daughter Ultimate Yogi from Mary. I know nothing abut mats and blocks. Which ones would you recommend for her to buy. I appreciate any recommendations. Peggy
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03-10-14, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Colorado
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After using some cheaper yoga mats from Target for a few years, I splurged and got a Mandala round yoga mat that I absolutely adore. It lets me face any direction and migrate on my mat sometimes
 i still use cheap foam blocks that I got from Walmart or Target.
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03-10-14, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: michigan
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Thank You so much. Do they come in a different size? I am not sure if that one will fit in her dorm room. Peggy
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03-10-14, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Colorado
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No, it's definitely not for a dorm room. I'd see what input others have.
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03-10-14, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southern California
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Having lived in a dorm room a few years ago, I highly doubt any yoga mat would fit in there. If her school has a gym then I would recommend that she buys a towel and put it on top of the yoga mats they have there and just wash that every time. I used to take Tonique on my netbook and do those on the gym supplied mats.
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03-10-14, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Pennsylvania
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As far as blocks go, IMHO, you can buy what ever one is the cheapest unless you really want to get a specific color or get a cork one over a foam one. I don't think the performance is any different though.
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03-10-14, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: michigan
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Thank You everyone. Peggy
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03-10-14, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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I'm late to the discussion, but thought I'd chime in anyhow.
Years ago, I got a yoga block as part of a set. (I've long since forgotten where it came from exactly.) Just recently, I found a two pack of yoga blocks on clearance at Target for something less than $7, so I bought it. It's larger than the wimpy one. These new ones are slightly larger than the old one, but the material seems identical. I do like the slightly larger size, I think it will prove to be more useful and versatile. |
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03-11-14, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Jersey
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I got my blocks at Five Below and they are fine.
I like the mats from Barefoot Yoga. They are reasonable and decent quality. ETA: I just went to a workshop-vinyasa yoga with Natasha Rizopoulos. She recommends the Manduka PROLite for vinyasa yoga. Barefoot Yoga carries a Manduka mat but it is not the pro lite. http://www.amazon.com/Manduka-PROlit...+lite+yoga+mat I have Barefoot Yoga's Ultra Mat which is thicker than normal because I like extra padding but they have a variety of mats including "Eco" Mats. http://www.barefootyoga.com/Search.b...gory=Yoga+Mats You have to scroll down to see their Ultra Mats. |
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03-11-14, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I just bought this mat last month, and I am very pleased with it. It is half the price of the Manduka mats:
http://www.amazon.com/Aurorae-Yoga-M...words=yoga+mat The company owner even emailed me through Amazon to ask how I liked the mat and if I had any concerns or questions. Maybe someday I'll spring for a Manduka mat... Sherry
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