Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch)

by Natural Fitness

Product Features

• Extra-long yoga mat made of biodegradable, natural rubber
• Dense, high-rebound cushion is soft and comfortable
• Superior sticky surface adds stability to yoga postures
• Free of cadmium, lead, phthalates, and PVC
• Measures extra-long 75 x 24 x 0.19 inches

Product Description

About the Natural Fitness Zero Impact Program

One of Natural Fitness's founding principles is to tread lightly on the earth. They aim to offset the environmental impact that results from the manufacturing and distribution of their products. To achieve this, the company created their Zero Impact Program (ZIP). While Natural Fitness is always looking for new and creative ways to offset their eco-footprint, here’s is what the company is currently doing:

• Plant-A-Tree Initiative: For every product sold, Natural Fitness will fund the planting of a tree, which can remove up to 2,000 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere. Through various partner organizations, the company hopes to improve the lives of people around the world by implementing sustainable land-use programs utilizing the trees provided. Locations for planting trees vary; but past projects have been conducted throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Each location and project is researched and developed to implement the most effective plan possible; one that is best for the people and eco-system involved.
• Offsetting the eco-footprint of their employees and offices.
• Offering the most environmentally-friendly products available.
• Use a "green" web host company that utilizes solar panels to power its data center and office.
• Partnering with like-minded companies to raise public awareness about the environmental problems created through use of fossil fuels and other non-sustainable practices.
• Using recycled content paper in business cards, letterhead, envelopes, labels, checks, and printer/copier paper. All of the product packaging and inserts that Natural Fitness uses are made with recycled paper.
• Using recycled packaging materials and boxes in the company's warehouse. They also pack with old newspapers and other recyclable paper products.
• Helped create the Chicago Biodiesel Co-op, which educated, promotes, and produces locally-derived biofuels.
• Greening the company's comprehensive recycling program and using natural light when possible.
• Spearheaded an ambitious recycling program for the 500,000 square foot office building Natural Fitness occupies, along with 60 companies.

Product Description

The Natural Fitness Natural Rubber Yoga Mat - Professional Extra Long model is designed for people who need extra room to stretch during their practice. At 75" long, it can handle the deepest stretches with ease. It is made from natural rubber, a biodegradable material, and provides excellent traction and cushion. Using this mat allows you to practice free of concern about negatively impacting our planet. 24" x 75" x 3/16" thick

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 75 x 24 x 0.2 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ZSE364
• Item model number: YRMP75
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #51,281 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely grippy, not very soft, August 14, 2008

By	Lorien (Missouri USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch) (Sports)

When compared to my standard sized PVC mat, this mat is noticeably different. Both sides have a slightly raised texture that's different from most other mats and both sides have a logo.

Since it's natural rubber, it actually feels a bit like a car tire. Not as hard, but a similar texture, and it really holds you in place. I don't slip at all on this mat during a yoga workout. However, it isn't as soft as a PVC mat. It's better than the floor, but there really isn't very much cushion if you're in a pose that makes your hips or heels dig into the ground.

Overall, I really like it because it makes me feel secure knowing that my feet aren't going to slip out from under me, but I do wish it were a little more springy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great mat, weird smell, color's off, April 13, 2009

By	J. L. Row (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch) (Sports)

I like this mat and have had a great experience with it in my Yoga class. It sticks like glue to the wood floor and my hands don't slip (I should mention, I sweat pretty good). The only reason I gave this mat a 4 and not a 5 is twofold: 1) the smell is really strong and 2) the colors that are shown online are NOTHING like what you will get.

I have had my mat for a week and it has spent three days outside, it still has an odor which I'm really hoping will fade with time. I was VERY disappointed in the color. It states "earth/red rock" which looks like a faded red and brown on the website. I would describe the color as more of faded, peachy-orange and dark brown. I personally don't care for it, but others have commented on how much they like it.

Overall, this mat is definitely worth the price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great eco-friendly mat, August 12, 2008

By	Sarah (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (24-Inch x 75-Inch x 3/16-Inch) (Sports)

I love the quality of this mat. I have used it a handful of times so far, and it stands up well to different yoga and pilates poses. It feels good to know I haven't caused any harsh chemicals to be used for my mat!

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