Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat with Easy-Cinch Carrying Strap
A thick foam mat for floor work at home: gentle yoga, Pilates, stretching, core work and physical-therapy exercises on a hard floor. It is built for comfort first. The extra foam is what people buy it for, and it is also why it is not the right mat for every kind of practice. If your knees complain on a thin mat, this is the category of mat to look at.
- The listing states 10 mm (2/5″) high-density NBR foam, and thickness and comfort on the knees are among the points buyers mention most often in the reviews.
- Made for low-impact routines on wood, tile or concrete: the soft surface prioritises cushioning and shock absorption over a firm, grippy feel.
- Easy to live with: it wipes clean with a damp cloth, rolls up quickly and comes with an adjustable carrying strap for moving it between rooms or to a class.
- Thick foam has trade-offs. Buyers report a foam smell when it is new (the listing itself says to air it out for 24 to 48 hours), some say it tears or shows wear over time, and opinions on grip are split: some find it stays put, others say it slides on their floor. For standing balance poses or a hot, sweaty practice, a thinner rubber mat is the better tool.
Live Amazon listing, checked 2 October 2026: rated above 4.5 stars by more than 45,000 buyers, carrying a #1 Best Seller badge in its category on that date. Prices change — check the current price on Amazon before you buy.
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