Navy Blue · standard matFITNESSFitness
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Gaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga Mat
Navy Blue · standard mat
Buyer feedback ↓A reversible PVC mat with two blue faces, a textured surface and a moderate amount of cushioning.
- 68 × 24 inL × W≈ 6.2 × 2.2 Letter-sheet lengths
- 6 mmThicknessSelected model≈ 0.28 nickel diameters
- PVCMaterialLatex-free; reversible colors
Amazon US · Navy Blue · standard mat · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
This is a sensible first choice for ordinary home yoga and stretching. The reversible textured surface and moderate cushioning make it easy to roll out for a short practice without the bulk of a thick exercise pad.
Skip it if you need very soft floor padding or dependable wet grip. The thinner build is less cushioned than a half-inch mat, and GearLab’s test of the Premium series found it slippery during sweaty sessions.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Two faces, one mat.
The mat is reversible, with dark and light blue faces. Its textured surface is not a promise of traction on every floor or with wet hands.
A thinner roll is easier to put away.
The moderate thickness gives some padding without the large roll of a thick exercise mat. Roll it gently rather than creasing it.
Spot-clean, then let it dry.
Use a damp cloth with cold water and mild detergent, then dry the mat flat. Gaiam recommends airing a new mat before first use and avoiding prolonged sun exposure.
Gaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga Mat product details ↗ · Exact Amazon listing ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
What buyers like
- thickness200
- Colors146
- cushioning131
- Size76
Mixed feedback
- grip268
- non-slip121
- Durability114
- odor102
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / SOURCES
What the sources say.
The testers appreciated the cushioning for seated and kneeling work but found the surface less secure when sweaty. Their test supports choosing it for casual practice rather than assuming strong hot-yoga grip.
Gaiam describes a reversible PVC mat and recommends gentle spot-cleaning, airing before first use and avoiding extended sun exposure. The longer/wider version is a separate listing.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDEGaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga MatNavy Blue · standard mat |  ALTERNATIVERetrospec Solana Yoga MatBlack · half-inch modelH · 0.5 in≈ 0.6 nickel diameters | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $23.99 | $24.99 |
| Best for | Ordinary yoga and stretching | More padding for floor exercises |
| What changes | Reversible textured PVC | Thicker foam; carrying strap included |
| Consider | Sweaty grip and cushioning have limits | Bulkier and softer underfoot |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Gaiam Premium 2-Color Yoga Mat · Navy Blue · standard mat · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Bring the support closer to your hands.
Gaiam Yoga Blocks
Use a block when a pose calls for support above the floor. Turning it onto another face changes the support height without changing the mat.