This is a large, thick mat for higher-impact activities like plyometrics, martial arts, and probably even some gymnastics moves. For yoga, it is suitable for some moves (like frog, camel, etc.) but not great for others (mostly balance moves, because you can sink down into the mat a bit, which can throw your balance off). Basically, any yoga move for which it is helpful to pad your knees or shoulders, this mat is terrific. Any moves that require you to be on one leg for an extended period of time, using this mat may cause you to lose your balance too much. For people who do the BODI workouts, it is excellent for most P90X workouts, all Insanity workouts, and any other workouts that require a lot of jumping.
The only drawback I have noticed is that the seams tend to split after a while. Nothing so bad that a strip of duct tape does not cure it, but given that it is not an inexpensive mat, that could be a deal-breaker for some. They fold up and can be stored easily against a wall. They also have Velcro on the underside for joining multiple mats. Ultimately, if you do not mind having to tape it together if the seams split (which they likely will at some point), it is a decent mat.
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