Liforme Original Yoga Mat – Free Yoga Bag Included - Patented Alignment System, Warrior-like Grip, Non-slip, Eco-friendly and Biodegradable, sweat-resistant, long, wide, 4.2mm thick mat for comfort

As a 27 year old man I was always dismissive of yoga, viewing it as an excuse for women to wear activewear in any and all everyday scenarios without the need to change. This all changed after injuries forced me to access my body which led me to conclude I had the flexibility of a half-jointed scarecrow and was advised to give yoga a crack. Luckily I was eased into my first session through a lunch time class my work holds on a Thursday where the skill range wasn't that high so they were patient in fixing any issues in form and I bloody loved it. It both challenged and relaxed me in a variety of ways and I discovered my stereotypical masculine view of 'strength' was no good here rendering me as helpless as a new born giraffe trying to find its feet for the first time. As the days passed and collected more classes under my belt my flexibility has improved, strength increased, and ability to do poses that I initially wouldn't have wished on my worst enemy are finally within my grasp... but... In mildly warm rooms or a moderately fast flow class I release enough sweat to become a human humidifier. I'm talking gallons of the stuff, from fingertip to tip toe, blinding me, dripping from my nose, painting a mural of myself on the mat so future generations will know I was there - a modern day monument for all my sins and stretch sinews. Now, having decided to invest in my first yoga mat so I could practice at home in my spare time, and having experienced many a time my hands slide forward at the pace of a tectonic plate during downward dog, I knew I had to invest in a mat that would limit this or risk an inevitable face-to-floor collision. Ladies and Gentlemen - let me introduce you to the mat my girlfriend introduced me to that I'm now taking to credit for: Liforme. It's been excellent so far - nice design, good grip, reasonably padded etc. The fact it comes with a bag is undeniably helpful because it is (surprisingly) heavy. I'm a stickler for detail and getting my alignment juuuuust right so having the markings really help save me time when my anal tendencies do take over. Chuck into the mix that it's eco friendly and I basically threw my money at them. I know it is expensive but I'm an all or nothing kinda guy and understand the value of buying something that'll last both in terms of it's performance and keeping it's 'colour' after drying out. Plus having used a foam type mat at work for a year I can see how quickly the grip has warn AND padding has diminished after just one use a week to an extend that when on my knees I feel like I'm back in primary school praying to the lord Jesus Chris on the wooden bench begging him to tell the priest to finish so I can make sure my knee caps haven't fallen off (and so I could blast out a rendition of shine Jesus shine sharpish!). Over all a perfect product. Nice one Liforme. P.S. You will need a yoga mat towel for Hot Yoga to avoid slipping, no man made yoga mat alone could save you in a Hot Yoga class P.S.S. If I did have a complaint it is that it is TOO grippy and it picks up dirt from my laminated floor that I hovered and mopped two hours before reminding me of my failures as a domestic goddess. I hope this helps :)

Expensive but the best! My hands don’t slip and it provides excellent padding on carpet or wooden floors. Love the colours and the alignment design. It’s worth it if you practice yoga regularly.

It's amazing! Yes it's a pricy purchase, but well worth it if it's something you use all the time. I always have sweaty hands and feet and using the yoga mats supplied at my class, hands slid 1 way, feet the other, but not on this mat. You stick to it, but it doesn't leave you sticky. I'm certainly no yoga/pilates expert, but this mat has boosted my confidence because my hands and feet stay positioned. I would definitely buy again.

I'm not sure about Yoga Mats - i know nothing about them - but I am sure that this Amazon Resale item was a real find. All complete and still sealed. Close to half price. And there was me worried that the discount was due to the bag being missing. Nope. Its perfect! Clearly orders of magnitude better than the usual expanded foam offerings. Looking forward to starting this journey.

Expensive but so worth it! Totally non slip. Is v heavy but I only use at home. Might be heavy to carry to a class

I bought this mat as I liked the idea of the alignment lines and the fact the Manduka mats are known to be slippery (we have one and it is). However, on receiving the mat, I found it a little short for my own use (being spoilt by the Manduka XL) even though it's slightly longer than most normal mats (I'm 5ft 8"). I also personally found it a little thin as I'm using it on a solid floor and the firmness was ok but personally I'd prefer a little more padding. This is probably as I haven't been doing yoga long so am not fully conditioned, proper yogis will most likely find the length and thickness fine and wonder what I'm talking about. The Liforme is very positive which is excellent, you're not going to be slipping anywhere. The included carry case is great to have and very convenient plus no hunting for a bag/strap separately. I have a little bit of history with Liforme that I won't go into much detail but I had given a one-star review, they've since sorted out the issues that caused the initial review (they're new to Amazon and weren't getting my returns/dispute emails). As I felt the mat wasn't suitable for me personally, I attempted to return it. Liforme stated I would need to pay a restocking fee (£20) and postage (£4.95) which is not stated on their returns on Amazon. Anyway, after the glitch in the system was sorted they accepted my return and waived the return fee and postage as an apology. I'd make 100% sure this is the mat for you before purchase as otherwise it's going to be costly for you to return (£24.95). I've ended up with the Manduka XL, for me it's a slightly better choice. I do miss the grip of the Liforme but enjoy the extra padding and length of the Manduka XL, that's a very personal choice though and the weight/size and slip of the Manduka are all clear negatives. There will be plenty of Yogis who would much prefer the Liforme for their practice and rightly so, it's a great mat and better in key areas. If Liforme brought out a longer more padded mat, theirs would be the clear winner for me without question.

Transformed yoga practice beyond my wildest hopes. I don't slip, my knees don't hurt, even my wrists no longer hurt on some poses although I can't see how it's changed that. I don't find it heavy at all - I could easily take it to a class. Love it. Big purchase, worth every penny.

Excellent mat, worth the money

I was hesitant to spend so much on a mat but it has been worth every penny. I don’t slip at all even during my hardest hot vinyasa class. The alignment guide is so helpful. The mat is heavier than my previous mats but still easy to carry. That extra weight is reflective of the quality of the material. The mat is comfortable for kneeling poses although I do still add extra padding when doing balances on one knee like in gate. Others commented on a smell but I didn’t notice anything. The only negative that I have noticed is that the mats shows marks very easily from body oils and sweat. This might not be an issue with darker mats but I have the green color. I am trying to practice non-attachment and be cool with the evidence of my hard work on the mat.

Entrega perfecta y puntual. Recibí mensajes de seguimiento claros durante todo el proceso, lo cual dio mucha tranquilidad. Además, la entrega fue muy amable y profesional. La esterilla llegó en excelente estado y la calidad se nota desde el primer momento. Tiene muy buen agarre, se siente estable y el diseño es precioso. Es un poco pesada, pero precisamente eso le da sensación de solidez y evita que se mueva durante la práctica. También me gustó mucho que incluya su propia bolsa de transporte, muy práctica para guardarla o llevarla a clases. En general, una compra excelente. Muy recomendable tanto por el producto como por el servicio.

Je suis ravie de cette achat! Enfin un tapis qui tient ses promesses! Il est vraiment antidérapant. Il a changé ma pratique du yoga. Je peux enfin réaliser toutes les postures sans risque de glisser, du coup je les fait plus aisément et plus profondément sans avoir peur de glisser et me faire mal. Alors je travaille mieux et cela me procure davantage de satisfaction et de plaisir. D'autant plus que le marquage permet un meilleur alignement. Je recommande ce tapis, le meilleur que je n'ai jamais vu. En plus il est eco-friendly ce qui est aussi très important pour moi. Ce tapis n'est pas donné, mais il vaut son prix largement!

Love it

Love this mat! It’s so grippy and stable during ashtanga or hot yoga practice! Finally have the right mat for my practice. It’s a great size too. I’m 5’8 and im not hanging over the edge!