I've been using Jade yoga mat (famous for its non-slipperiness) for years, until it was worn out and made rubbery scraps all over the mat. I couldn't go back to the cheap yoga ones, and was searching for an alternative. The Manduka mat seemed to be the only option (yet too expensive), before I discovered Tatago.- This yoga mat approximates the non-slipperiness of the Jade yoga mat. It adheres to the wooden floor due to its heavy rubber material. (Once placed, it won't move easily!) It provides enough stability when I'm doing the down dog pose (on cheap mats, my hand easily slips down).- the XL size is just perfect for doing extra stuffs than yoga, such as self-massaging, as I have to roll back and forth. As a 5.5 feet woman, I was okay with the standard mat size for doing yoga, but the extra space gives me more possibilities of movement even when I do yoga. (This size should be the standard for the taller people!)- color and texture: the black color is actually close to dark gray (the shade changes depending on the surrounding light). It has a glossy, smooth texture. I was not a fan of black, but it looks beautiful and professional! I wonder what the other colors actually look like (hard to know from the product description). Also I hope there are more color options in the future (I'd love to see violet or beige!).
