I need to meditate lying down and need it to be comfortable. Tried two yoga mats but they were still very hard 1". Would this be comfortable?
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Yes, it's very comfortable. Soft enough....yet firm. Perfect for my post exercise stretching routines. I now own 3 of them in order to have them available at the locations I frequent.....home, office, and vacation home.
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Yes, this is very thick over an inch I kneel comfortably on it during exercises for 20 plus minutes. I do recommend it.
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It's fairly awkward for me to carry, as it is largeand heavy and though it will roll up, it is not very flexible. (Keep in mind I am a 73 yr old partially disabled person.) I use it under my treadmill to avoid floor damage and to absorb round. You might be better off with a heavy duty Manduka yoga mat. I have one of those, and it is amazing for my arthritic knees. They are very dense, so they might work well on the beach.
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I used it twice in yoga classes and found it hard to maintain certain poses. In "downward facing dog", my hands were sliding toward the front of the mat. It left me feeling frustrated during the session, which is sort of the opposite of why I go. For push-ups, it might be OK because the pressure is more centered over your hands.
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You could sit on it if you want but I'm not sure how comfortable it would be since the mat itself is not thick enough
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My experience is that pretty much any of these will be at least a bit uncomfortable simply because you aren't meant to rest so much weight on your shin and knee for extended periods of time. I would overall recommend this model, but would also recommend getting a padded cover for the pad, which will give you a bit more comfort.
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That's kinda like asking "How long is a piece of string"? I have back issues and find this chair very comfortable, but I'm only using it for meditation practice. I'm only sitting for about a half hour. Your comfort level will vary depending on length of time you sit and any physical limitations you might have. By all means use a chair if you think you need one.
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I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry,... » Read More I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! « Show Less
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Depends on your flexibility, in yoga everyone is different. I used one fairly comfortably, but two would have been perfect, it will allow you to do yoga now. You will become more flexible and won't need the blocks.
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I found the 2 inch worked for me to a point. I found that the bede under must be reasonably firm. Thickness depends on the size of the person.
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Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is dennis at auroraeyoga.comHave a great Night.NamasteDennis InguiCEO/FounderAurorae Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is... » Read More Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is dennis at auroraeyoga.comHave a great Night.NamasteDennis InguiCEO/FounderAurorae « Show Less
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Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to... » Read More Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis « Show Less
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Because it compresses a lot it depends on how long you are sitting. It is comfortable, adds about 1-2 inches of height, but I wish I had ordered 2. That is, if they don't slide when sitting. I guess you could put them in a pillow to hold them. That would be the height I think would be best.
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Hello. The comfortability of an item will depend on the user. I am not able to say if this item would be comfortable for you or not. Please read the description and make an informed decision as this is a final sale item. If you have further questions about the item please let me know. I am here to help.
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Yes, I think it would work great for yoga. We have used it sitting on the ground and it is perfect!
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The padding is nice but not very thick. It would not take long before it feels like a hard surface while sitting on it for a short period of time. But my answer of course is subjective.
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It is supposed to. I don't have pain, so I don't know. But I do use my mat and I love it. It feels wonderful. Great way to relax.
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The pad is not 1 inch thick. I like a firm bed and this has not "hurt" the firmness for me. You could get one, put it on the bed, lay on it and see. If you aren't happy - send it back.