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Manduka eKO Lite 68-Inch 3mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

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Coral	Lava	Ember
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Brand: Manduka
Category: Sports

Buy New: $38.00 - $51.99

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

12 reviews
Sales Rank: 3301

Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 68 x 24 x 0.1

Model: EKO (3mm)
ASIN: B000VW1G96

Release Date: October 1, 2007

Features:

•	Eco-friendly 3mm yoga mat made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber
•	Most durable, eco-friendly mat available today
•	Free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, PVC, and toxic plasticizers
•	Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers
•	Measures 68 inches long and 24 inches wide; scent-free after break-in period

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This is the lighterweight version of Manduka's new eKO yoga mat. We can confidently report that the new eKO mat is the best eco-friendly yoga mat on the market, period. After three long years of research and development, Manduka's resulting product is stunningly impressive. It has a great grip and feel, superior surface grip, and nice durability. The eKO mat's manufacturing process is of the highest integrity. It's made from 100% natural, non-Amazon forested tree rubber, and it's the only eco yoga mat on the market whose foaming agents are completely non-toxic. (Other eco mats might be made from rubber like Manduka's eKO, for example, but their actual manufacturing process still involves toxins.) Because of this, when the eKO mat is disposed of and biodegrades, it will leave behind zero toxic residue. And unlike TPE and other petro-based chemical eco-yoga mats, the eKO mat does not have "memory" from being rolled up and will lay completely flat without corners rolling. This is an extremely high quality yoga mat. Available in 4 great colors. 1/8"x24"x68".

Amazon.com Product Description
The Manduka eKO yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners--a natural-rubber, closed-cell mat that's designed for durability and comfort, yet decomposes completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. The 3mm thick eKO mat is made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber, and boasts a patented manufacturing process that's completely free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, and the type of plasticizers commonly found in other eco mats, such as TPE and POE. At the same time, the natural rubber in the eKO mats is latex-free and non-allergenic, so you needn't worry about allergies hampering your yoga routine. This particular yoga mat is 71 inches long and 26 inches wide--4 inches longer and 2 inches wider than most yoga mats. Designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that sets apart all Manduka products, the eKO mat comes in four brilliant colors: moss, lava, aqua, and sand.

Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

This Mat Rocks! August 18, 2008
Skippetty (Cape Town, South Africa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've practised on the Black & Purple Lite mats and this mat is right up there with the rest of them. The Black mat's too heavy for me as I travel frequently, and I find even the Purple Lite too heavy for shorter trips like hauling to & from the yoga studio. This Eko Lite's great for transporting/ travelling but still retains its heavy feel.

After a week of practice I can safely say it doesn't buckle like the other thin 3mm mats do. It sometimes looks as if the mat is uneven and doesn't sit flat on the floor smoothly, but when you're practicing you don't even feel it - it feels like a flat and solid mat. I practice in a heated room and after warming up, you do need a towel or yogitoes coz it gets slippery when wet (like most other rubber/ PVC mats too). But it grips well when doing a regular not-too-sweaty practice.

While researching this mat I couldn't find more close-up shots of what it looks like up-close, so I've taken some pictures here: http://skippettystreet.blogspot.com/2008/08/eko-lite-where-have-you-been-all-my.html

Overall, a highly recommended product, especially if weight is a consideration.

4 out of 5 stars

great mat-- smell goes away June 10, 2008
Burleigh Grimes (Santa Cruz, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I was so glad to get this new mat--it's light and easy to transport (because it's thin you can roll OR fold it into a suitcase). The smell is strong but goes away-- you can lay it outside for an hour or 2 to reduce it significantly. Best not to leave it rolled up at first, but let it breathe and the smell goes away. I got the sand color and it's a nice gold... It does wrinkle a little bit in practice, but it's worth it for the lightness and the low enviro-impact.

3 out of 5 stars

yoga mat review May 27, 2008
Michael D. Russell
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

i like the idea of being eco friendly but for me this mat is too thin. also it's texture is too slippery for hot yoga in my opinion.
mike

5 out of 5 stars

Great mat. Smell not bad. May 22, 2008
RFK (Ohio)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I have the Manduka thick black mat. It is the greatest but it is hard to transport and it's not eco-friendly. All of the other thin mats I've used buckle. I've used a lot of mats and have done yoga for a long time. This is an amazing transportable mat and it's eco-friendly. After 3 days leaving it unrolled, the smell on my blue mat is FINE. The quality and sustainability of this product should make it a no-brainer. I love it. If I didn't already own a non-eko black mat (that will survive me- and my kids), I would get the 5 mm eKO mat.

GREAT job, Manduka! Yogis- buy this mat. You'll love it.

3 out of 5 stars

Returned it April 22, 2008
SeekerFromIndia (California, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I really liked the mat when it arrived - but on opening I saw a 2 inch long deep gash on the smooth side of it - the rubber had not filled properly on that spot. I'm inclined to think it was a quality issue on that particular mat. There are some spots where the rubber seems to have not filled smoothly which I think is how you can make things with natural rubber? - Really dont know. But the deep one made me return the mat, since I thought it might tear at that point given it is only 3mm thick. But I really liked the mat's look and feel. I'm going to buy the 5mm version since it might not be affected by the irregular filling scenario.

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