Great for travel but not vinyasa - Prana Belize Printed Xtra Lite Mat

This mat is gorgeous and you can roll or fold it to impressively small dimension. It will easily fit in a carry on bag or strap to a pack, yet because it is rubber it still feels substantial beneath you. From the travel angle, 5 stars.

But for a vigorous vinyasa practice it's a little slippery, and if you flow quickly between poses it can bunch up beneath you. For instance, in a transition from crescent to warrior II, I found that the pivot in my feet would twist & bunch the mat itself. It's annoying enough that I skip or alter certain flows. This is not a good every day mat.

However, for travel, because it is beautiful, small, and light but substantial, I can overlook the flaws. It drapes over the ground nicely & makes a good practice spot in the woods, which is where I use it most often.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.