Would this VS a roll-up futon-style be better as a yoga mat? Due to pain can't lie/sit on hard surfaces and need one thicker than standard yoga mats.
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Possibly. I have only used mine to provide extra cushion when sleeping on a cot. I slept on it for a total of 8 successive nights and it worked fine for that. It is about 3 inches thick.
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I do yoga regularly and I would NOT use this as a yoga mat but it could be used if you are careful. This mat does not have that "sticky" quality most yoga mats have to hold certain positions. I use a thicker than normal yoga mat I obtained at a local chain sports store. I recall it being called an exercise/Pilates mat. It resembles the LRF - SUPER THICK 68" x 24" Yoga Mat Pad Non-Slip Durable (EVA - 6mm) on Amazon.
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I wouldn't recommend it because it's textured so it feels rough on skin. But perhaps worse, it's too thin at only 3/8" to provide cushioning for an area as sensitive as the knees. It would be especially stressful if you bow and move during prayer as some Muslims and Buddhist do. I'd recommend something 3/4-1" thick and very firm, like a child's play mat. They are made to cushion falls. You might even consider using a chair pad or sleeping pillow, whether memory foam, regular foam or feather.
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I don't know that it would be thick enough? It's only about 1/8"-1/4" thick and it's flimsy. It's great for under exercise equipment on carpet. A great comparison would be to an exercise mat. I'd look for thicker a mat, more industrial.
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Hello Bonnie, the other people answered correctly. It rolls up like a rug and gets quite compact. The only problem I have is that it is a little stiff when rolled up, even more so than an excercise mat. So if you leave it rolled up too long it retains shape for a few days after unfolding.
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It is pretty standard thickness for many mats I have seen at the studio, but it is only about 1/4" thick give or take. Not cushiony, only to keep you from slipping.
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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 found this mat to be actually too painful to lay bare skin on for more than 2 minutes. When I put on a cotton tee shirt it did not seem effective or any less painful. Anything heavier that a cotton shirt seemed like you couldn't feel anything as all. So for me it doesn't work. I also use TENs machine for pain.
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My best guess would be yes! It is a nice thickness and after you unroll it and give it a few minutes to warm up and flatten out it stays down like a dream. If you have concerns with sliding I would dampen the surface under the mat first to help give it some suction.
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Hi Jennifer, Our Barracuda Exercise mat is approximately the same thickness as a regular yoga mat, 1/4" Thick. It is not super squishy but does give enough padding to protect joints.
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It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
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This has held up okay as a couch albeit very hard. I do not think this should be sold/used as a futon. It lays flat but the two parts are not of this same thickness and therefore the surface is uneven. Unfortunately, I did not realize this until a couple months after purchase when someone was to sleep on it.
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yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be just fine. yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be... » Read More yes. especially for a cheap mat i've found it to be great. it gives enough cushion where you can't feel the floor on your back at all. the only complaint i can see people having is that the mat is a little small and it rolls back a lot because normally you roll it up after use. for me though, i just accept the fact that if i'm doing leg lifts or other exercises that require full body extension my feet might hang over the end. to me it's not a big deal and this mat is perfect for what i need it for. if it's just straight sit ups you're looking at and you're not 7 feet tall, you should be just fine. « Show Less
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Not very thick. If the person who uses these is ambulatory, may I suggest TENA Ultimate Pad. If the person is bedridden, depends are just as thick and a great deal less expensive. Good luck
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This mat provides better cushion than a standard yoga mat for abs but is firm. I use it on hard tile floors and it is fine. In response to the other answer about yoga I use it for yoga x all the time I find it less slippery than my yoga mat.
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It's very cushiony and thick. My mat was one of the thickest in the class and it is steady while you do yoga moves.
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The mat I use is strong and durable. However, for me, it is slippery when wet. I think that using a towel is a great idea. After one year of Yoga once a week, I still perspire a lot. So, I use a headband and a towel. Safety is always first in my mind. There's nothing as unsettling to me, as losing the posture of a warrior 2 due to a slipping foot; and the full knowledge that I can't do splits yet. LOL.
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it can roll up for storage; although not to a very small size. I have mine underneath my futon;probably about 3x3 and pretty thick. and yes it can be used for visiting kids. It has a nice cover and even straps that go around the couch or whatever you want to put it on. It isnt real thick for the floor but certainly better than nothing. Hope this help. I absolutely love mine. It is worth the money.