I am new to yoga and I have been renting the Manduka from the studio I go to. I decided to buy a mat 3 classes in and went looking at another big name yoga gear shop and just feeling the mats I could tell a huge difference in quality.
I RAN back to my studio to purchase the pro lite. Love it!

This was my FIRST "quality" yoga mat. I purchased it over 6 years ago when the only color available was purple.

At first it was NOT sticky (I have another Manduka ProLite from the John Friend collection and it was from the get go so I think it's changed) and it took me about five workouts to break it in. The color has not faded that I have noticed, except for when I have acne medication (benzyl peroxide) on my face and you can see the bleach marks on the mat--however, that's why there is a warning on benzyl peroxide that it can bleach clothes and hair..and yoga mats ;)

It is lightweight, it's dense, but not where you SINK into it and lose balance, and it's definitely long enough for me (5'1"). I really do NOT feel a difference between it and the new John Friend I received, but it is less thick and less heavy than the Manduka Pro. It's now my travel mat in the trunk of the car and I can't see replacing it any time soon...other than out of superficial want of a new mat.

I love my Manduka PRO lite mat; it provides the perfect amount of cushion and has proven to be quite resilient after being used almost everyday. It has followed me around the US and various continents for over a year and a half; still looking brand new and becoming stickier with each use. Bravo

I practice Bikram yoga daily (min 6 days a week) and I was researching friendly mats but durable ones. After about a month I decided to go with the olive Prolite and IT IS AMAZING!!! I live in nyc so the Lite is easy to carry around town. I do use my Yogi Toe towel over it as the sweat lays on the mat ( love that its not soaked in) I am also taking it with me to my yoga retreat where I will practice no hot forms of yoga :-) The mat is so comfortable and I have noticed an instant change in my standing alone! Namaste!

I have never had a nice mat before, always just doubled-up the cheap ones for extra cushioning. I recently started taking private yoga sessions and noticed how much easier it was to practice on my instructors mat and set out to get a new one for myself. My instructor recommended Manduka, she says she's had her Manduka for maybe a decade now and it's still going strong.

I researched all of Mandukas mats thoroughly and probably any one of them would have been great, but I went with the PROlite. Wow! What a great mat! I didn't do any 'breakin' wash but just went right to it on my mat straight out of the bag and had no problems, although I don't sweat too much anyways (yet). Even my boyfriend commented on how dense and supportive it is.

If you're thinking about upgrading your mat - get one of these. A little expensive, but it will make your practice better and will last a long time.

I have been practicing yoga for about a year and a half and never owned my own mat and would use mats offered from my local gym. As I got more and more involved with yoga and felt that I was getting better at it, I decided to treat myself to a Manduka mat. I purchased the PROlite about a month ago, and after reading all the great reviews I now know what everyone is talking about. What a great mat in every way. From the cushion/support it gives, to the great length as I'm 6'2 and I'm able to stretch fully on it without hanging off the mat at all. As I walk to my yoga classes I feel like I'm not even carrying a mat at all due its lite weight. If you asked me if there was any cons about it, the only thing is I wish it was about 2" wider, but I still LOVE it! I would highly recommend this mat to anyone that is dedicated to yoga and the many benefits it has to offer.

I never do reviews for things when I first get them because it always seems like you LOVE LOVE LOVE it and then a couple months and the honeymoon phase is over and it wasn't as great as you thought it was. It was kind of that way for my Manduka (AT FIRST!). I bought my ProLite in January. I'm a pretty dedicated Yogini who never does less than three-five Yoga sessions a week. When I got my Manduka ProLite I read all the reviews and how it takes a few cleanings to get it to its maximum "stickiness." So, I used and cleaned, used and cleaned and used and cleaned my Manduka. I used a non-Manduka mat cleaner but didn't think it would make a difference.

The mat was PLENTY sticky when dry but even the slightest drop of water would make it unbearably slippery. This didn't matter to me much because I'm not a sweater and don't do hot Yoga but it did make me wonder if I could trust my Manduka if I ever did want to take it to a Hot Yoga class or somewhere where it might get wet or damp.

Then, today, after my Yoga practice I accidentally knocked over a glass of water on to my mat and when I went to wipe it up I noticed a LOT of bubbles. I poured more water on the mat and MORE bubbles. For the next 30 minutes I did nothing but rinse my mat free of all of the soap residue left over from my cleaner and kept wiping it and rinsing it until there were no more bubbles.

HOLY STICKY!!!!

Even while soaking wet my hands and feet were sticking to it like glue. I tried a couple of poses that would have been impossible before and, again, even while water was pooling around my hands it was slip proof.

Lesson learned, don't use that mat cleaner. So many times I've read reviews about the Manduka mats not being sticky here or there and I almost tarnished the good name of a FANTASTIC product because of my bad cleaning processes.

I have often praised my mat in many different Yoga studios and classes. I once found my ProLite to be more comfortable and more functional that two studio mats put on top of each other. I never go to Yoga without my Manduka and it's even taken a few trips with me.

It's soft but not too soft. Perfectly sturdy for balance poses and as durable as you could hope it to be.

I'll never doubt my Manduka again and I WILL be taking it to that Hot Yoga field trip my studio is planning.

I have this mat in the vintage violet and I really love it. The cushioning is great and I really love the serene color. It does slip a little on my carpet, but then again the mat is still new and needs to be broken in. All in the I'm beyond thrilled with my purchase.

Love, love, love my Manduka PROlite yoga mat! I have been using it for a few weeks now and couldn't be happier with it. I got the new Vintage Violet color and it is beautiful. This mat is the perfect blend of cushion and stability, but also small and light enough to take with you wherever you go! Thanks Manduka, I will forever recommend your products to anyone interested in a lifelong yoga mat.

I love the PROlite.. I figured I'd splurge get either the Pro or Prolite for classes & use my "other" mats for home practice.. No way I'll never leave this PROlite. The problem is I have two homes so I can't decide if I should get another PROlite or go for the Pro for my other home.. Such a problem.

Well, I finally got myself a Manduka PROlite tonight at the studio where I practice. I would very much admit I am at the beginnings of what I hope is a very long journey of practicing yoga. I have been using a Nike mat, but decided I needed something more. I used it tonight for Hot Flow and boy am I impressed. I felt sturdy yet soft, light but supported. It was just a completely different experience. The colour is saturated and goregeous and just makes me happy to look at (I think it was the Pinot, which is less red than it appears online, more of a rich burgandy). I still will use a towel for hot classes because I unfortunately sweat a lot, it's just in my make up. I think the sticky texture will allow me to not use a towel for Hatha and other classes without heat (which would never happen before, unless I wanted to play slip n slide). I don't find it to be too heavy, although I will likely be getting a sling or bag for it just for ease of transportation. I can't wait to keep using my mat and see where it takes me, but I just had to write a review and say YAY!!!!! If you're debating to get one or not, DO. The quality of your mat really will make a difference in your practice.

Every time I pick up my PROlite Midnight mat on my way into yoga class, a beautiful feeling comes over me and I start really smiling from my heart.
What always amazes me, is how much it adds to my practice and really enhances the total experience for me.
After 12 months of intense use, it's only getting better
and that is a tribute to the exceptionally fine quality.
When you truly love yoga, this is a wonderful gift.
It makes you love yoga even more....
and that's a very beautiful thing.

I LOVE my Manduka mat. It was a gift from a friend. It's heavy duty, but will definitely last forever! I've been practicing with it for nearly a year and it's like brand new. If I forget it at home for any reason I get so sad.. I feel like I need my mat with me because no other mat is the same. And because it's so sticky I don't feel like I need to use a towel to grip even when I sweat.

I love my Black Mat PRO, but it's too cumbersome to take on a plane. While visiting family several states away, I started practicing on their Wii Fit yoga mat. After three days it started coming apart and I knew I needed a travel mat!

I picked up a PROlite and never looked back. It really is the perfect compromise, with the same texture and feel of the PRO, but smaller and lighter. It rolls tighter and smaller, or folds up nicely to fit in my luggage.

I didn't expect it, but I often find myself grabbing the PROlite now (rather than the PRO) when practicing around town. This is especially the case when I have a mat in one hand and a toddler in the other!

I got the PRO and the PROlite and I love both - overall the PRO is the best for practice and the PROlite the more handy one but still more preferred than my other mats (hugger mugger & Jade).

I love this mat!!! I got the purple one and online it looks more like a blue color, but when I got it its a lavender color. I have had a cheap mat from target for years and got sick and tired of it slipping everywhere so I tried the Manduka and it doesn't slip. it also heavy enough so that I am cushioned on my knees (since I have bad knees)

I have 2 PROlites and a Black Mat PRO. The PROlite is my favorite. I use it for traveling and for the studio. It's light and firm at the same time. In fact, I bought my second PROlite, because I prefer it to the Black Mat. I use the new PROlite at home instead of the Black Mat. The PROlite is softer and has a kind of quiet feel about it

After years on a cheap mat, I upgraded to the Manduka PROlite. Immediately, I could tell a difference! The quality of the mat you practice on really does make a difference. I LOVE MY MAT!!

loooooooove my Manduka mat. I've had my travel lite pro for over ten years and it's still going. Now I'm buying one for a friend.

I've had my Pro Lite Mat since 2005. I practice 6 days a week Ashtanga as taught by Sri K patthabi Jois. Its been with me to Mysore 5 times, Rishikesh once, Madrid twice, London 7 times, Vienna once, Thailand 6 times, Mexico once, Jamaica 3 times, Las Vegas once, manila twice, and a few other places I am sure I'm forgetting! The point is, its still going. And that's a lot of yoga. Love it.

I love my Black Mat® PRO, but I also have two PROlite mats that I use when I travel. It’s great having a PROlite to throw into a bag when I travel. I take it to the beach, the park, and on planes, trains and even boats. When my friends visit, we all do yoga together. I use the BlackMatPRO and they use the PROlites. I really don’t think you can have too many Manduka mats. They are the best.

I just bought the Manduka PROlite in 3 colors. I love the fact that this mat lasts so long and never slips. It is the most comfortable mat I have ever used. I find that most yoga mats they sell in studios are kind of cheap. They really don’t last. I had a Manduka PurpleLite Mat that lasted for almost 4 years, until I left it in a hotel room in Maui. I hope whoever found it is enjoying it. It was still in perfect condition.