The Essentials Fitness Mat by Gaiam is a high-quality yoga mat specifically designed for comfort and stability during workouts. With a thickness of 10 mm, it provides optimal cushioning suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The mat has a generous size of 183 cm in length and 61 cm in width, offering ample space for various exercises and positions. Made from durable plastic, it is both long-lasting and easy to clean. The matte black color gives it a modern and timeless appearance that fits into any workout environment. Weighing 970 grams, the mat is also easy to transport, making it ideal for use in the gym or at home. The Essentials Fitness Mat is a practical choice for anyone who values quality and functionality while pursuing their fitness goals.
The Essentials Fitness Mat by Gaiam is a high-quality yoga mat specifically designed for comfort and stability during workouts. With a thickness of 10 mm, it provides optimal cushioning suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The mat has a generous size of 183 cm in length and 61 cm in width, offering ample space for various exercises and positions. Made from durable plastic, it is both long-lasting and easy to clean. The matte black color gives it a modern and timeless appearance that fits into any workout environment. Weighing 970 grams, the mat is also easy to transport, making it ideal for use in the gym or at home. The Essentials Fitness Mat is a practical choice for anyone who values quality and functionality while pursuing their fitness goals.
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last seen 10 May 2026
The lowest price we last saw for Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat Fitness & Exercise Mat with Easy-Cinch Yoga Mat Carrier Strap (72"L x 24"W x 2/5 Inch Thick) was $84.30 at desertcart.com.au (last seen 10 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $36.27 on 14 Dec 2024.
Prices last updated 10 May 2026.
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat Fitness & Exercise Mat with Easy-Cinch Yoga Mat Carrier Strap (72"L x 24"W x 2/5 Inch Thick)
The Essentials Fitness Mat by Gaiam is a high-quality yoga mat specifically designed for comfort and stability during workouts. With a thickness of 10 mm, it provides optimal cushioning suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The mat has a generous size of 183 cm in length and 61 cm in width, offering ample space for various exercises and positions. Made from durable plastic, it is both long-lasting and easy to clean. The matte black color gives it a modern and timeless appearance that fits into any workout environment. Weighing 970 grams, the mat is also easy to transport, making it ideal for use in the gym or at home. The Essentials Fitness Mat is a practical choice for anyone who values quality and functionality while pursuing their fitness goals.
The Essentials Fitness Mat by Gaiam is a high-quality yoga mat specifically designed for comfort and stability during workouts. With a thickness of 10 mm, it provides optimal cushioning suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The mat has a generous size of 183 cm in length and 61 cm in width, offering ample space for various exercises and positions. Made from durable plastic, it is both long-lasting and easy to clean. The matte black color gives it a modern and timeless appearance that fits into any workout environment. Weighing 970 grams, the mat is also easy to transport, making it ideal for use in the gym or at home. The Essentials Fitness Mat is a practical choice for anyone who values quality and functionality while pursuing their fitness goals.
Last updated at 10/05/2026 11:08:34
Gaiam Essentials 2/5" Thick (10mm) Yoga & Pilates, Fitness & Exercise Mat with Easy-Cinch Carrier Strap Cusion Support For Fitness and Gym Workouts
Delivery between 16–19 May $29
originally posted on gaiam.com
Generously sized mat, both extra long and very cushioned, with a convenient wrap-around carrying strap. One significant drawback is that the mat stretches when my feet are in opposition, for instance in a warrior 1 position. It also squeaks, but I suspect that will stop when it dries out a little (I love in a dry climate).I would not buy it again because of the stretching.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I bought this mat on the strength of other reviews (here and elsewhere) but am sorry to say that I am disappointed with the quality. The material marks quite easily and is also a bit too spongey underfoot when doing some yoga moves requiring balance. The strap is also poorly made and has already started to fray. I've only had the mat a couple of months and think I'm going to have to replace it much sooner that I would have expected for a product costing this amount.
originally posted on gaiam.com
Great heavy mat! I got a thinner gaiam mat that I liked but slipped a lot on my living room carpet where I workout. This one is very thick and supportive so less slip. It does still curl a tad on the ends and the foam has chipped a small amount after a few uses. Overall recommend!
Gaiam Essentials 2/5" Thick (10mm) Yoga & Pilates, Fitness & Exercise Mat with Easy-Cinch Carrier Strap Cusion Support For Fitness and Gym Workouts
Delivery between 16–19 May $29
Generously sized mat, both extra long and very cushioned, with a convenient wrap-around carrying strap. One significant drawback is that the mat stretches when my feet are in opposition, for instance in a warrior 1 position. It also squeaks, but I suspect that will stop when it dries out a little (I love in a dry climate).I would not buy it again because of the stretching.
I bought this mat on the strength of other reviews (here and elsewhere) but am sorry to say that I am disappointed with the quality. The material marks quite easily and is also a bit too spongey underfoot when doing some yoga moves requiring balance. The strap is also poorly made and has already started to fray. I've only had the mat a couple of months and think I'm going to have to replace it much sooner that I would have expected for a product costing this amount.
Great heavy mat! I got a thinner gaiam mat that I liked but slipped a lot on my living room carpet where I workout. This one is very thick and supportive so less slip. It does still curl a tad on the ends and the foam has chipped a small amount after a few uses. Overall recommend!
My dog ate most of my last yoga mat and I've been looking for a decent replacement. This one is brilliant it's 10mm thick so is so comfortable and the grey and black really stands out. Great carry handle on it too. Highly recommended.
This is my first yoga mat, so I don't really have any basis for comparison. However this has been working well for me, so I'm glad I purchased this product. Being brand new, it is offgassing a scent that is reminiscent of a busy wharf at low tide, but I'm sure that will dissipate over time. All in all, this is a purchase I am happy I made, and I'm happy my friend recommended this brand of Yoga mat to me.
GAIAM needs to step up the game when it comes to 'fitness' mats. Although it has a nice colour the density of the foam is super airy and the mat looks beaten up after a proper HIIT session. The foam will not spring back to its original state at all and becomes deformed leaving any fitness enthusiast unhappy. TPE is a much better material for making fitness mats than the creators of this mate used here.In terms of aesthetic the colour and the surface of the mat looks ok, but just because it is black and GAIAM is printed on it with neat capitals, this is still very far from a good mat. Perhaps one could use it for yoga but even then, you will end up with holes in the mat after a few downward dogs.The 'strap' that comes with the mat is extremely cheap looking, ... MoreGAIAM needs to step up the game when it comes to 'fitness' mats. Although it has a nice colour the density of the foam is super airy and the mat looks beaten up after a proper HIIT session. The foam will not spring back to its original state at all and becomes deformed leaving any fitness enthusiast unhappy. TPE is a much better material for making fitness mats than the creators of this mate used here.In terms of aesthetic the colour and the surface of the mat looks ok, but just because it is black and GAIAM is printed on it with neat capitals, this is still very far from a good mat. Perhaps one could use it for yoga but even then, you will end up with holes in the mat after a few downward dogs.The 'strap' that comes with the mat is extremely cheap looking, absolutely incompatible with the price point.
The mat came a little bit damaged and the mat doesn't have very good grip. It's a strange texture to have your hands on and it's very very static-y. I realize it's not a yoga mat, but I would still like more grip for when I'm on my hands. I am using this now as a cushion under my regular yoga mat to help my knees since it is too static-y to exercise on directly. It's very squishy. For the price I can't complain too much
Being just 6 foot I have found this Yoga mat to be a really great length for exercising. I seem to be able to stay on it despite the various contortions I go through. Also being new to Yoga I have no other mat to compare it to but its floor area is more than enough for my needs for now. The mat is quite deep so it is very comfortable on my bare feet and it doesn't slide about at all on my carpet. It was the most expensive of the choices on John Lewis but I guess you get much more mat for your money in terms of length and depth.I like the basic design with just a dark colour and a single logo. Minimalist but classy, looks better than the photo.
Really nice and squishy. When doing my stretching and floor exercises it's really comfortable. I wish they had colors other than red when I purchased mine since I don't like red, but every other color was sold out. I still would recommend to others (even in red, haha)
I use this mat for a lot of floor workouts that involve being on my back and knees. It's relieved all the pressure I had previously and is so comfortable.I would give it 5 stars because I like it so much, but it has a slight odor to it, which has been a little distracting, and doesn't provide very much grip for hands. I put another thin yoga mat on top of it and that has helped with those two issues.
