New Manduka Pro Black Yoga Mat Salt Scrub Breaking In Process
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- HOW TO BREAK IN YOUR MANDUKA PRO BLACK YOGA MAT WITH A SALT SCRUB!
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I LOVE Manduka mats. I don't get paid to say that, it's just true. They make THE BEST mats in the world. Great feel, great thickness, great company, socially and environmentally conscious. It has a lifetime guarantee. I recommend these mats to all of my students.
When they get the mats, they always complain that it slips. They get upset that they paid a lot of money for a mat but they slip. This video shows the process to speed up the break in period for these mats. Over time the mats get better and stickier. But if you read the directions on the back of the label that Manduka provides, you will see how to speed up the break in process.
I'm telling you that this is the best mat. It's not new and improved. It was perfect from the beginning. They don't need to improve it. This video should help you enjoy your mat earlier. Practice on it every day. It, like you, will get better with time
This guy is PUMPED about this mat! Didn't come here expecting to be inspired haha
I see this was posted in 2016. I make this comment now in 2020 and want to thank you for not only helping me to make a decision for my practice, but also being so inspiring. Your comment that breaking-in the mat was "part of the practice" was so motivating and really made me realize why I do yoga. Thanks for the tutorial! And hopefully the person who found your lost mat was able to find their own practice with it.
Thanks Bailey. Yoga is a lifetime practice. Using your body how it is supposed to be used. The lifetime mat makes a difference to me I still use this mat and it is better than new. Every day it gets better. I've gained some weight during this coronavirus pandemic so my next video series will show me using yoga to get BACK in shape with this mat. The need for yoga never goes away. The older you get the more you need it a little bit every day helps. But I will try the ashtanga primary series regularly for a month and see what my weight is like. Thanks for your comment and keep practicing!
This is the most inspirational cleaning routine I've ever learned. Leave it to a Yogi to find peace in scrubbing with a sponge. You're the best! Wish I could go to your class.
This guys energy seriously just sold me on this mat. Thank you 🙂
I used water and a sponge and I scrubbed for about 10 minutes before letting it dry in the sun. I just scrubbed until the salt was not on the mat. There was some salt residue after drying and I just wiped it off with water. It's really sticky after doing this. Thanks for your question. Hope this helped.
Natural Self Yoga I used the same method as you but still slippery then I used baby wipes in each practice and in about a week, the mat was grippy enough for me. Manduka doesn't recommend this, because well... for some people... it's too grippy! But for me, was the perfect solution.
Aura Cr Just got a pro black sage mat and have scrubbed the heck out of it. Doesn't look like I'm budging the coating so may just try your method. Thanks!
Aura Cr
Thanks Aura! I just got back from India where I used my old Manduka Pro Lite. It was an advanced teacher training and when others got a chance to get on it they talked about how sticky and firm and soft it was. It's about 5 years old. The salt scrub isn't perfect. . . but over time it will get better. I use alcohol wipes too after classes. Just know that it will get better even if you don't do anything. Practice a lot. Thank you for your input on the baby wipes though! I'm sure it helps. I don't think there is such a thing as too grippy. At least not in my book! :)
Lawson One
It still takes time. It will continue to improve the more you use it. Try the alcohol wipes after every practice in addition to the salt scrub that you did. I left it out to dry in the sun too so that might have helped. My pro black is really grippy after just doing this video. And it is continuing to improve.
Natural Self Yoga Thanks for all of your responses. I don't think you're a spokesman. I just hear your passion for the product and your response to real frustration. I will keep trying to break it in. Entered another post with what I've done so far. I been doing hot yoga for the past couple weeks and got this because I heard good things and decided to commit. Before that, I'd been using the same gaiam mat for 10 years with no problems. Lol. My practice consisted of a few dvd's in front of the tv for months on and off. Now that I've invested in hot yoga and this manduka, I will see it through. Hopefully, I sound as devoted as you soon. :)
Dude, I love the energy man. Im going to join your class. Been doing Yoga with Adrien for over a year on a used mat from the thrift. I’m finally upgrading.
YOU got yourself a SUB and thumbs up!
Just bought myself the pro mat 81 length 26 wide. Thanks for the great information. I’m 32 years old and always been interested in yoga. Now I think the best time during this covid19 lockdown stay Home orders. Etc etc.
I bought a pro lite in 2017 and used this method. I love that mat. Just bought a new pro mat as it is thicker and will be easier on my knees. I have wooden flooring at home and use the mat for yoga and pilates so it should be more comfortable now. I currently have a layer of salt on my mat and leaving it for a few hours. Can't wait to practise on it. Thank for the video.
Thanks for the video.. break in with coarse seasalt(but i think i put too much) leave it for 30 mins then scrub on it then clean up with wet sponge.. leave it under the sun till dry. Gets quite sticky
Thank you for the wonderful review! Really useful for a new yogi :) I will get a Manduka Prolite now, as my biggest concern was that if it really was slip-free.
Thanks for the video! I'm new to Jiu Jitsu and was looking for a way to supplement my flexibility and joints and decided to try Yoga. I decided on this mat after reviews on Amazon and your video made the break in process seem a lot more positive and realistic. Subbed for your positivity!
Hey,
Just wanted to say thanks! Followed your instructions for my new Manduka Pro Lite mat and it's worked really well! Mat is sticky and great to practice on :-)
Looking forward to many hours of practice on it.
Have a beautiful day
3:30 is where the scrubbing starts
My husband purchased a lovely Jade yoga mat for me 2 yrs ago for my birthday. It's beautiful. So beautiful that I did not love it enough nor have used it enough. Pulled it out and notice there is a "slickness" to it...actually has always been this way...hense potential reason for not using it. Anyhow who knew you had to break in your yoga mat! I am immediately going to try this tomorrow and cross my fingers my mat becomes a sticky surface on which I can reclaim my practice! Nonetheless thanks for the yoga towel tip...def. going to purchase until my mat is "broken in". ~Namaste
Wow, I had a totally different experience with the Jade. The Manduka was like a skating rink to me. You probably moved on by now but....I pray you did not do that salt scrub to the Jade Harmony, which is my go-to mat as it is grippy right out of the box. It is open cell (all rubber), unlike the Manduka Pro which is closed cell, and requires a different cleaning purpose. The Jade does not have a film on it. Safe and secure were my number one and two priorities and this mat provides both. You sacrifice the ability to slide easily into postures because it is so grippy and I wish it had a lil more cushioning. Cleaning is easy: wash your mat with 3 parts hot water: 1 part vinegar. Do not use soap, essential oils. I have super sensitive, reactive skin and allergies and this method works like a charm - and causes neither. P.S. Me: I hate yoga towels and the Jade does not require one. Just this girl's humble opinion.
Thanks for this video! I'm new to yoga and just bought a Manduka! Getting ready to start my salt scrub now! Namaste 🙏🏼
Thanks for your comment Niki! Remember that your Manduka mat will continue to improve over time. My mat is about a year and a half old now and while it still looks brand new after using it many times each day, it's so sticky. The rubber also softens over time. It keeps the support but becomes softer every day. There are many great mats, but I love my Manduka a lot. I hope you love yours too. Yoga adventures await! I can't wait until you discover all the places you will "go" on your Manduka mat. Have fun!!
Niki Letteer just bought my yoga pro mat. Doing my research on this mat I bought. Question for you is how is your journey so far in yoga
brother! I just got the manduka mat and looked up this process. what a pleasure to find you here. I will always remember training along side you under Maty in NYC. Maybe the same visit during which you lost your old mat? best wishes to you. 🙏
Hey Bro! Yes it was that training that I lost my mat. I bought a Jade mat from Yoga Works and used that the rest of the time there until I got this one. Thanks for commenting. Its great to hear from you. Hope you are well. That workshop with Maty and the 3 weeks in New York city were a defining time in my life.
Wow...I've had a Pro Lite for a month I think. I did the salt process without the scrubbing and it didn't work that well. I'm going to try this! You're so inspiring! This time I will enjoy the process for sure 😄
Sofía PL how's your mat now? :)
@@realpassionlife well, actually pretty good! When I posted this comment my mat was super slippy. I couldn't even do a downward dog.
Then, I did this process twice, in like the two following months. Nowadays, I hardly ever remember how slippy it was, it seems like it was ages ago. The mat has quite a good grip. With hot yoga I still need to use a towel, but I find that natural for how my hands sweat....
Hope that helps! :D
Sofía PL thanks for the response! I just got my prolite today and excited about it! I tried it without doing the breaking in process first then I did the salt scrub. Probably used less salt than him but I hope it works. Thanks! Namaste! 🙏🏼😊hope all is well!
@@realpassionlife amazing! Yes, and if it doesn't work just do it again. It will be great in no time! :) Namaste
this guy is ridiculous, i love it ! - new subscriber
😂keep rubbing. Love these comments and his enthusiasm 😍
Thanks for the video, my Manduka is on the way!
Thanks for your video. I am/was disappointed because I paid $130 or so for this Pro Mat and when I practice hot yoga is super slippery even on downward dog. I don’t want to buy a $75 yogitoe mat towel because I invested in a “high quality” yoga mat to begin with to avoid having to use towels. I will try doing this break in process. Hopefully it will help me. Thanks !
Brenda Alvarez thank you for your comment. It is frustrating to slip on an expensive mat. But remember it will continue to improve the longer you have it. Your sweat will do the same thing as the salt over time. This process speeds it up. The mats will last forever and they are great for knees. It will be the last mat you need to buy.
I did the salt scrub. Not really very effective. So I used a fine grit sand paper. Much better! But I know that Manduka can't really tell you to sandpaper your mat.
thanks for the comment. Actually the salt is not supposed to physically scrub the finishing film off. It is a chemical reaction caused by the salt. I would not use sandpaper even though I know slipping is very frustrating. The mat will wear in eventually without using anything (the salt in your sweat will work). But also, the SUNLIGHT is another important factor. SUNLIGHT breaks down the film on the mat too. So after this video (done in the spring/summer) I left this mat outside in the sun for the rest of the day. That makes a difference too. Please let me know how your mat is after the sandpaper. It may work, but not something I would recommend or try myself.
Well, thanks. Can you tell us the chemical reaction you're referring to? (Are we talking about Azodicarbonamide?) I know that it's much more natural to use sea salt rather than sandpaper from Home Depot, but it worked. MUCH better and I may do it again. All we are doing is getting rid of the film. If I happen to ruin it, it's not that big of a deal. I would think that Manduka would take care of this problem and not leave it to the customer.
well, if you watch the video that manduka put out (after I put it this video up) it shows a person just rubbing the salt on the mat lightly and letting it sit over night. There is not much scrubbing happening. Im sure it will work out. Manduka is a great company.
I was thinking about this and it occured to me that if it's a chemical reaction, why the need for COURSE salt? Couldn't you just pour saltwater on it then?
Well yes, actually the salt in your sweat does the job in time. I actually scrubbed my mat. It speeds up that process and gets better over time. I think scrubbing makes a difference I'm just saying what their video says. The sunlight is supposed to create a reaction breaking down the substance as well. I am just saying what I've been told or read somewhere. I don't actually know how it works. I just know these manduka mats are a bit slippery when you first get them, but they become soft and sticky over the years.
Never scrub mine et just pratice on it and is now grippy …. But the Pro will never be greppy like an open cell mat. Cant not stand open mat cell they cant not stand a lot of liquid they become smelly and moldy ….
This video was very helpful and I was wondering if I can use "fine" sea salt? I dont have the coarse and was wondering if that was ok still? Thank you again!!!!!!
I totally did this salt scrub process and the mat was still dangerously slippery. I get that there’s a “breaking in” period, but are we just supposed to use a dangerous mat until it breaks in? I literally hurt myself trying to use this piece of crap mat. I’m going to either get a Jade or try the new Manduka GRP.
Dylan Frazier I'm sorry you have had a difficult time with this mat. Your yoga practice should make you feel safe and comfortable. The only way it is very dangerous is if you practice in a heated room where you sweat. In that case no mat will stick. I recommend using a towel to help you when you sweat...with any mat.
You do need to scrub and leave it out in the sun to dry. This was several years ago and my mat still looks brand new. I use it at least 20 times a week and it is sticky and softening like butter. It will continue to improve.
My main goal is to encourage people to practice yoga. If you are focusing on mats you are dedicating yourself to the practice you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Keep.doing what you are doing. Hope you find a mat that works for you.
I did let the salt sit on the mat for 24 hours and vigorously scrubbed it with a damp cloth after. It was even more slippier than at first so I had to google for a solution. I found out that using dish soap and scrub it and washed it off in the shower (or just use a garden hose) should do the trick, which it did! its now amazing and not slippy at all. Its this stupid factory film that needs to break off which is oily, and the soap removes it right away.
@@ericskoglie alhamdulillah..your comment saved me..thk u..so i just bought pro travel, yes its slippery coz i hvnt done that break in proccess, n read ur comment,so i decided to just use dish soap..n it works..not slippery at all..alhamdulillah..jazakallah khair👍💪
Hello, I am frustrated with my slippery Manduka Prolite. I have done the salt scrub twice now and lots of sun baths. Upon research, someone said that Manduka stated, "The Pro series will be grippy, unless you are sweaty. If you have a sweaty practice, buy our towel." I am shocked at this statement and wanted to ask if you do not slip while sweaty? I do not like practicing on a towel and would like to have this for a lifetime, but I am slipping so much that it is dangerous. But if you can break it in and not slip, even while sweaty, then I"ll keep on trying. Thank you.
Hi Stephanie! Thank you for your comment. I sweat a lot when I practice in the heat. I know the struggle with slipping due to sweat and it is a problem. It is dangerous (especially in a pose like "wheel" urdhva dhanurasana). Any time you sweat, slipping with any mat I've used is a problem. I sweat so much in the heat that the type or brand mat would not make any difference. I have to use a towel and that is the case with any mat I've ever used.
Having said that, I like practicing without the heat when I don't sweat. Some people feel like they need to sweat to feel like they've done something. When I don't practice in heat, I enjoy the fun poses like arm balances and inversions without sweating (and slipping). It is still challenging and builds strength and flexibility. I teach and have taught for years in the heat. I understand why people like it and I know a lot of people do. Some people don't sweat as much and don't worry about slipping.
I don't like using a towel either. I prefer the grip of the mat. When I practice I always have a towel handy. But I don't use the towel until I absolutely have to. I still say Manduka is the best material for grip and joint protection. But if you sweat there may be different mats that are only slightly better to prevent slipping. I wish I could give you better news about practicing without slipping while you sweat. But this answer is as honest as I can be from my experience. I hope this information helps and I hope you continue enjoying your yoga practice. It is a journey of a lifetime. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your in-depth answer. I do not like practicing hot yoga, but my studio keeps it warmer than average. And I've always been a huge sweater. My Eko Manduka was a wonderful choice for me for years, but I felt wasteful having to get a new one as it breaks down in a few years. I'd love to have my pro forever, but I'll have to see how safe I feel. Thank you again for your video. I'm going to do one more sun bath and salt scrub before I give up hope.
Thanks @LawsonOne ! Keep us posted on how it's going. I promise you that it gets better with time. I don't know why I feel obligated to defend Manduka. I'm not a representative for them. But I do know how important a good mat is for the joints if you want to practice for life (it's important to me). I also know how frustrating slipping is. It's very distracting and keeps you from focusing on the practice. Moving towels around is the same. My mat was fine after the scrub and drying in the sun of this video. It continues to get better in time.
Natural Self Yoga Thanks for the responses. Here's my process for the first 24 hours. If anyone follows this, please be responsible for your own results I did this on my own and was prepared for whatever outcome:
Laid mat out in patio. Oddly, southern Nevada had no sun so overcast and cool was the exposure for the mat. Spread the coarse sea salt all over the mat and left it over night. Next day, the salt broke down with the moisture from the air and occasional rain. Added more salt and dawn dishwashing liquid, scrubbed it with a green scrubbing pad. I let it sit for 4 more hours. Next, using a scouring powder and soft scrub, scrubbed the entire mat once more. I let it sit with the cleaners on it for another hour. The sun finally came out for a few minutes. At the end of the hour, I rolled the mat up and brought it inside and rinsed it for SEVERAL minutes in the bathtub. Sandy grains of green rinsed off with the souring cleaners. At first, I thought this was from the green pad but think it may have been from the mat. I let it drain in the tub for a while before spreading it on the floor and wiping the whole thing down with paper towels. As soon as it was dry, I did a downward dog. On one end, I stuck to the mat perfectly. On the other I slid. Not up to another round, I did a Vinyasa practice on it at home (to a DVD). It went well. I did my downward dogs on the sticky side. After, I did a spray test spraying water on the sticky end to test doing another down dog and I slid. Outside of home, I only do hot yoga so the mat will need more scrubbing at least before I can take it out of the house. Thinking of using sand paper. Got the baby wipes too so will use that after each practice. Will follow up if anyone wants to know more. Thanks.
It's been 5 months now that I have the ProLite and in order for me to feel safe, after each vinyasa into down dog, I have to move my hands back to a new dryer place. If I keep my hands in the same place as my vinyasa, then my hands slowly slide forward during down dog making it frustrating and unsafe to jump up into handstand/forward bend. And this is with just a little moisture on my hands. Not even sweat. So, I love this mat for its density, but I miss my Eko as my hands and feet never slipped no matter how sweaty I was. Now I have a towel to constantly dry my hands on during my practice. When it gets warmer here, I think I'll try your process. I would love to know what happened if you do use sand paper. Thank you! Stephanie
I prefer Jade Mats even though they don’t last as long. They are a lot more grippy and I never slip.
Zerofeud Spinner jade does make a very good mat. I have a travel Jade that doesn't do the brand justice because it is deliberately thin. The problem is it doesn't support knees. I know they make thicker ones. But again the best part of Manduka is never needing another mat. Lifetime guarantee and you won't really need it because the mat stays new. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. There are many great mats and as long as you have one and use it you are in good shape. Still loving the Manduka pro black though. It's just getting broken in after daily use for a year and a half.
Natural Self Yoga I need to try a Manduka Pro with a towel. I think that combination might be perfect.
That's what I do if I know I'm going to sweat. I actually have a video of my mat/towel setup. It works well to prevent slipping. I love feeling the mat on the skin of my feet and hands in down dog. But I don't get to feel the mat on my skin using the towels, however safety of not slipping is great. Of course if it isn't heated usually I don't sweat too much and the Manduka sticks fine. Like a Cadillac for the knees though. Smooth ride.
Here is a link to my setup if I don't know if I will sweat or not. Fold the towel so you can feel the mat with your hands and feet. If you don't start sweating too badly, great. If you do, unfold the towel as needed without disrupting your flow and focus too much. It works for me. Hope this helps!
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Natural Self Yoga Thanks man, appreciate it! 👍
I live in NYC and there's really no way for me to leave it out in the sunlight. Is there anything I can do about that? Like maybe leaving the sea salt on for longer.
That's a good question. I really don't know how important the sunlight
is. The scrubbing action with warm water and coarse salt are going to do
the most work. After that, just let it air dry somewhere. The mat will
break in over time without you doing anything. If you clean it every
time you use it with alcohol wipes or something like that, it will help
too.
Go to the park with a book and let it soak up the sun
Great video! How many times do you do the salt scrub?
Hey I'm weighing my options between the Pro and Eko and wanted to know which you recommended...I do sweat a lot during my practice
Hey Christine! My first manduka was an Eko. I loved the feel and look of it. It smelled like rubber but I still love it to this day. The problem is it doesn't have a lifetime guarantee. I used it so much that I did wear holes in it. I still use it, It's still my favorite. But my primary mat is the Pro Black. Secondary mat is the Pro Lite. Third (only because it is worn out and I need a new one if I want to use it as a professional) is the Eko.
Natural Self Yoga you wore holes in it??? How many years of practice did it take for you to wear holes in your manduka eko mat? I am hoping at least several years.
Hello! I'm just starting my yoga journey and I'd really like to purchase a good mat. After watching many videos and reviews of different ones, I'm considering between Liforme and Manduka Pro. Have you tried the Liforme mat before? It seems to be good for the alignment marks on the mat and I haven't heard it being slippery, but it is more expensive though. I'm just afraid that the Manduka will be slippery although I don't almost sweat at all, and I might not practice enough to break that in. Do you have some good recommendations? Thanks!
I know a lot of people who love the Liforme mat. I've never actually used one but the material seems very similar to the Lululemon mats. I will make reviews of each of those mats at some point. The lines are not necessary if you have a good teacher. He or she will guide your alignment. If you don't sweat, I would recommend the Manduka Pro (especially if it's cheaper - I've never looked at prices for the Liforme mats). The drawback for the Manduka Pro has always been the price. But it has a lifetime guarantee. The reason Manduka has a lifetime guarantee is you won't need to use it. There are lots of great mats out there. Just that you are deciding to practice enough to get a yoga mat is a great step. It will break in over time, but if you do this salt scrub when you get it, it'll be good to go from your first Om. You can't go wrong with either mat. Good luck on your journey. Thanks for commenting.
Do you think the Manduka Pro can last you a lifetime? I'm soooo disappointed in the Liforme. I wish I had known before purchasing it that it starts deteriorating after 300-500 uses. Mine is literally disintegrating and it's so annoying how there are little pieces of peeled-off rubber everywhere after each practice. Most Liforme reviews are from people who haven't had it long enough to know that so of course they're in love with it but if you have to replace it every year, it's a scam.
I have a Manduka PROlite that I had actually bought before the Liforme but was too lazy to break it in. I'm gonna break it in and if I'm happy with the grip then I'll get the regular Pro because I find the PROlite too narrow.
Yes. The manduka pro black mat will last forever. If it doesn't they will give you a new one. I still use my mat from this video and it still looks brand new. I'm sorry to hear about the lifforme mats. They look nice and I've thought about getting one. I'd like to get several actually. But the main reason for spending so much on a manduka mat is that it will be the last money you will have to spend on a mat unless you lose it. It will last forever but if you wear holes in it in 25 years they will give you a new one. I love my manduka mat! Thanks for your comment.
@@naturalselfyoga1617 Thanks for your reply! I don't think the Manduka Pro is that expensive if it lasts forever. It is actually cheaper than the Liforme - even the extra long Manduka Pro. At least in Europe:
- Manduka Pro regular size: €110
- Manduka Pro extra long: €125
- Liforme: €135-€155
The Liforme is more expensive AND lasts only a year if you practice +5 times a week so it doesn't seem like a good investment in my opinion. I'll use my Manduka PROlite for the time being and if I like it I'll get the regular PRO since I prefer a wider mat 😀
Don’t be gentle with it - you’ve got a lifetime warranty! Thanks for this vid
My first yoga mat was a Black Mat Pro, loved that mat, no slippage issues after it was broken in through regular use. Sold it to buy one of the sparkly coloured Pro mats, extra length. After 2 years of regular use, it was still never as grippy as the original Black Mat Pro. I had to work at it to maintain grip, which actually isn't a bad thing to help refine my technique. I found an excuse to buy another Black Mat Pro - Black Onyx on a Black Friday sale @ Manduka, standard length. It's just like my original Black Mat Pro. I did use the sea salt scrub anyways. I wonder if mat colour would make any difference.
Interesting experience. Thank you for sharing. I still use the mat from this video every day. It keeps getting better and better. So I don't know about experiencing different colors. I do hope to try out some other mats and video a bit of a review and comparison just out of interest. But this Manduka mat will continue to be my "go-to" mat for daily use. Still looks brand new. I use it inside and outside, hot and sweaty or relaxing and supportive. My favorite place to be in the world is anywhere on my Manduka black mat. And I don't get paid to say that. It's just how it is at the moment.
I use one of the Manduka Eko Lite rubber mats when I travel just because it's so light. I also hate it just because it's so light, it tends to grip underfoot so it doesn't lay flat when I'm doing more aggressive transitions, so I have to stop to unfold it flat again. So it is grippy, but harder to clean (open cell?) too. You inspired me to scrub down my Pro mats this afternoon with sea salt and let it catch some sunshine. Thank you! It is my favourite mat too. I'm also envious that you're able to travel with your Black Mat, I might just go mat less when I travel.
Soooo glad I read this! My new Manduka Pro Lite is a "limited edition" color called Galica it too is very shiny and maybe this is why it's more slippery than my matte Manduka Pro Black Magic (dark purple) color.
My pro mat should be here tomorrow!!! This will be the first thing I do! How long did you leave it in the sun for????
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your comment and I am very excited for you with your new Manduka Pro mat. The color does not matter. The longer you leave it out in the sun the better. I did this in the morning and left my mat here in full sunlight until it got dark. I still use this mat every day and it still looks almost new. I love it. Remember your sweat will break down the film on the mat naturally over time. This process just speeds it up a bit. The longer you have it and practice with it the better it will get. It gets softer and stickier every day while it maintains its protection for your joints. Enjoy your mat!
@@naturalselfyoga1617 Thank you for your reply. I don't sweat while doing yoga. Ever! I'm a long distance runner so I'm pretty conditioned. Or maybe I'm just not a sweater in general. But either way I'll take your advice! I'm very excited to get it but a little nervous after seeing so many comments about the slippage. We'll see. Thanks again. Namaste.
What sponge or rag are you specifically scrubbing with?
@Natural Self Yoga
I also want to know if I should do this before using it for the first time. And why do I have to? I do not understand what this is for. What will happen to my mat after doing that?
Usually when people get their new Manduka Pro Black mat, they are disappointed that it is slippery. Manduka uses a finishing substance on the mats that wears off with use. The mat is grippy if once the substance wears off and it gets "broken-in". But if you want to speed up the "breaking-in" process then you would use this salt scrub. Salt is supposed to react with the substance to wear it away so you won't slip. You have a lifetime guarantee. It usually takes a year or so to wear it in. Also sunlight helps to break down the finishing substance.
Please tell me what should I do my mat was left for 1 day on a sun and now in 1 part of it is so sticky that when I place my hand on it it does not want to let go. Did it brake?
Thank you
I like this video
@Natural Self Yoga
What is the use of salt supposed to be? I do not understand. I can not translate the title well into Spanish.
I have a new manduka mat, just arrived. Having to do what is shown in the video?
The salt helps to make the mat sticky. Salt in your sweat breaks the mat in over time. If you want to speed up the process, scrub a little salt onto the mat. If you have ever bought a new baseball glove, you know the leather is very stiff. Over time and with extra oil, the leather becomes soft and flexible. The same thing happens to these rubber mats. The "official" manduka video shows them just sprinkling the salt on the mat over night and wiping it off in the morning. I scrubbed mine and left it out in the sun. It will make the mat more sticky more quickly. The rubber will become soft and sticky over time. Sunlight helps to make it sticky too. Just use the mat regularly and it will get better over time.
I understood now. Thanks friend! I'm going to do it
How long should we scrub the mat?
+Jessie Voo Lee Ha aww I replied above and it didn't respond to you. I scrubbed with a sponge and water until the salt was gone. It took about 10 minutes. Then after it dried in the sun, salt residue was on it so I wiped it off with more water. Hope this helps. Thanks for your question.
hi! sorry for the dumb question... i don't understand how to roll my manduka prolite mat... the manduka logo needs the be visible as when you buy it?
Hi. It's not a dumb question. Many people don't know that there is a top and bottom to the mat. The logo side is the side facing up when you practice. The other side is designed to prevent the mat from sliding on the ground. The logo side is designed to keep your hands and feet from sliding. I've been to a few classes where the teacher puts the mats down for you when you are checking in. It's a nice service. But sometimes the teachers put the mat down upside down
Sprinkle salt and leave it for 24 hours
awesome, thanks
+gord mcginn You are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!
Can I use Himalayan salt instead?
I did and it worked perfectly! I just ground it straight on to my mat lol
Shouldn't this mat come "pre-salted" :) I mean really - who has time for this.
LOL! I hear you! I just bought a Pro Lite and it is much more slippery than the heavy Manduka Pro, which was my 1st "real" yoga mat! On the heavy Pro, I carried a natural bristle "foot" brush in my yoga mat and brushed it after every class (approx. 5 times a week) & that broke it in pretty quick! I did a salt scrub on the Pro Lite and it helped a bit, but for some reason, I feel the slipperiness mostly in my hands/palms. I am doing another Kosher Salt (rougher salt) scrub, but this time I have sprayed a mixture of DAWN dish soap w/ 5% cooking vinegar then scrubbed it. I am going to leave it out for 2 days, then scrub again, then rinse. Hopefully that will help! That DAWN/vinegar mixture (50-50) works well for cleaning too, I try to avoid cleaning products w/ too many chemicals. DAWN is also used to save birds when they get covered in oil from oil spills so I know it's safe, besides you can wash dishes w/ it!
@@nikd.4897 then they should remove it from the price lol
If I can use other salt except sea salt to break mat please? normal salt or ice cream rock salt, Can I use it?
I don't know the answer for sure. The label says use sea salt. But I imagine any salt would have a similar chemical reaction to remove the finishing film off of the mat. Wipe it down with even just water or some tea tree oil or rubbing alcohol after each class and it will be perfect in no time.
Natural Self Yoga thank you for reply.
Thank you.
Did it work?
That was a 300kcal
A lot of people say that I pay so much money for the mat, they should get rid of the film for me.... "Well I say stop being a little bitch and just DO IT!!!" 4:20
can i do this with a manduka eko lite mat. it has a pretty good grip but my hands still slide when i get warm
+Sophia Ene Schou My very first "official" mat was a Manduka eko lite mat. I absolutely LOVED that mat. The feel, the cushion, the width and length were perfect. It is made from a different material and doesn't come with a lifetime guarantee. I used it so much that I did wear holes in it after a couple of years. I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't recommend doing this to an Eko Lite mat. It's probably best just to use a hand towel for when your palms get sweaty. Try using a hand towel for a few practices and see if that helps. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching. Enjoy your yoga practice!
thank you for you response.....namaste
You are not breaking in the mat, your are not removing a film, - you are putting on a non-slip salt coating to the mat.
Overrated mat! So disappointing..
Agnes Delrosario thanks for your comment. I hope you find a great mat that meets your needs. Just keep practicing yoga a little bit every day.
This was an investment for me so I’ll stick it out, until I can replace.
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT! I slip and slide so much on this mat that I can’t hold downward dog for more than a minutos.
That is the reason for this video. You have to do a salt scrub to remove the finishing film and prevent it from slipping. Sort of like breaking in a baseball glove. You don't have to do the salt scrub and it will break in eventually with the salt in your sweat. Over time it gets stickier and it has a lifetime warranty. I hope you find a mat that works for you. Try this salt scrub and putting the mat out in the sun. I'm really not a representative. This is just my experience. Thanks again for your comment and keep practicing.
Seasoned it twice already.
If you contact the company with your concerns, they might be able to help you out. 1-877-manduka (626-3852)These guys were the first company to make these mats and they are the same as they always have been. They used to just sell mats. Lululemon used to just sell clothes. There are lots of other mats available now too. I like this manduka pro black, but you might consider a manduka eko mat.
www.manduka.com/yoga-mats/eko-lite.html
That doesn't have a lifetime guarantee, but it was my first manduka and I absolutely loved it. I wore it out. Literally used it so much for so long it had holes in it. I should probably get another one. It's softer and has a bit of a rubbery smell, but it's less expensive and I thought it was stickier than this pro black mat. Of course I think there are Jade, Lif4me?, Lululemon (has about 10 mats now). There are many options these days. But contact Manduka with your concerns. Thanks.