Gaiam
Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat, 5mm Non-Slip Exercise Mat (Sagebrush) | Solid Color Non-Slip | 5mm PVC Cushion | Easy-Cinch Carrying Strap | Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts | 68"x24"
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View Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat, 5mm Non-Slip Exercise Mat (Sagebrush) | Solid Color Non-Slip | 5mm PVC Cushion | Easy-Cinch Carrying Strap | Yoga, Pilates & Floor Workouts | 68"x24" on AmazonYou pay the same either way.Specifications
| Thickness | 5mm PVC cushion |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 68 x 24 inches |
| Surface | Solid color, non-slip |
| Carry | Easy-cinch carrying strap |
Pros & cons
Pros
- A comfortable middle-ground thickness that cushions without feeling flimsy at home
- The easy-cinch strap makes it simple to roll up and carry to class
Cons
- It won't hold up to daily heavy use as long as a dense closed-cell mat
- Its PVC build isn't the biodegradable natural rubber or TPE eco-minded practitioners look for
Skip it if
Skip it if you practice hard every day and want maximum longevity, or you want a biodegradable mat — a dense closed-cell or natural-rubber mat fits those better.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The Gaiam Premium lands at 5mm thick — a middle ground that cushions your knees and wrists without the dead, unstable feel of an over-plush mat. Its non-slip surface gives you a dependable grip for yoga, Pilates, and floor work, and the easy-cinch strap means you can roll it up and sling it over a shoulder on the way to class in seconds. At 68 by 24 inches it fits most bodies, and it feels substantial enough at home that it never reads as flimsy. It's a sensible everyday mat for a newer or casual practitioner.
The honest limits: a PVC mat won't outlast a dense closed-cell mat under daily heavy practice, and PVC isn't the biodegradable natural rubber or TPE some practitioners want. Our read is synthesized from documented specs and reputation, not a hands-on grip test — see how we test.