Hey Jaime! how is it going? I'm considering buying the GRP because i sweat A LOT during my practices, but I'm not fully convinced because the durability factor, how is it going for you? is the mat doing well or is it broken and on fire already? haha Cheers and thanks for the video!
@@camiloabate Hey Camilo! And hahaha… my GRP Lite is STILL going… the same purple mat in this video is the mat I leave at the yoga studio and teach on - and because I only teach once a week, and sometimes take other teachers’ classes there, it’s not a mat that gets abused daily. I still use a mat towel on top of it and even then - the mat gets drenched through the towel with sweat when I practice. I don’t get the chance to dry it out completely before rolling it up and to be honest, that grosses me out a bit 😅 sooooo. It’s still holding up, but from a hygiene factor because I can’t hose it down, it’s starting to get a bit icky. 😬
@@camiloabate I mean. It’s totally personal, I’m probably more of a germaphobe than the average person, but my preference is still the PROlite from a hygiene point of view 🤷🏻♀️ so if you’re less hypochondriac than me you might be ok with it?
I am a Manduka Pro black mat believer as well. But recently I have to find a more traveling friendly mat so I bought the GRP Adapt. You were right, for the first few practices it is like practicing on a Wellington rubber boot. Squeaks loudly and it was quiet distracting. I practice Ashtanga so pivoting cant really be avoided. But after about a few practices, the squeaking starts to lessen and now after a few weeks using it, it hardly ever squeaks anymore and I love the feel of the mat. More spongy than the Pro but it really sticks to the floor, you really don't need any towels and considerably very easy to clean if compared to other open cell mats. It has the width of a Manduka Pro (why I don't do Pro Lite because it feels too narrow) but the weight of a Lite! Fell in love with it! Definitely an underrated mat that basically needs a different kind of break in period.
Ah! That’s really great to know that the squeaking stops over time. I gave up after a couple uses but still have the mat so perhaps more than a year later I should pull this mat out and try again. Appreciate your perspective and thanks for the tip! 🙌
Thanks for this video. I bought the adapt as my first Manduka Mat. This has to be one of the best yoga mats I purchased. I didn’t hear any squeaky noise. I’ve been using Decathlon and Amazon mats and decided to upgrade. I love the grip in the adapt however I don’t recommend this mat if you own pets because their hair sticks to the mat and have to clean the mat after every practice.
Great that you love it. And oh yes - with the stickiness of this mat I can totally see how pet hair would stick to it. Appreciate you sharing your experience, and glad to hear a different point of view and that yours doesn’t squeak! 👍
Thanks for the great review! Appreciate that you covered cleaning them - that is my biggest question when buying a new mat including drying time etc. These mats look great.
Loving your yoga mat tutorials as I'm looking for a new mat and do enjoy a thickness that still allows me to stand and balance still. I find my current one feels a little slippery at times also when I use a ball on my mat it seems to get squeaky too wasn't expecting that, it's not a Manduka mat. Thanks for your pros/cons on these mats, very helpful!! Great hygiene tips too! Thank you!
Ooooohhh sweet! Hope you like your new mat! The GRP lite is the mat I leave at the studio and teach on - I like it a lot for hot yoga and am still using it. What colour did you get? 🙌
I ordered mine in steel grey! Have been using a cork yoga mat by scoria which is super grippy durring hot yoga. Trying to widen my horizons a bit. I feel guilty having more then one mat at a time, but I thought why not buy myself a "Christmas gift" haha
Thank you! I get easily distracted and this was so helpful. My favorite mat was stolen and I'm ready to return to my practice after a decade lapse. I have anxiety about what mat to pick only because I had such sentimental attachment to that stolen mat. Thank you Jamie.
Good on you for coming back to the practice. And ah yes, what a great lesson on attachment/ letting go of attachment. I hope you find another mat you love and cherish again. 🙌
You’re most welcome, Mallory! Hope this helps. This Sunday my upcoming video will compare another popular yoga mat, the Liforme against these Manduka’s, so hold off on making a purchase until you’ve considered another option! ;)
I had a pro ma for about 10 years and loved it. They definitely don't stay grippy in hot yoga as long as the absorbent kind but like you said the hygienic factor is key. Pair the pro mat with a mat towel and thats the winning solution. Unfortunately I mis placed my pro mat one day after class and now its gone. Hopefully it found a good home. Was about to buy a grp mat as a replacement and to try something new but I am glad I found your video because now I realize that I'll be happier with another pro mat.
Ah yessss! Totally agree with your choice. Especially if you’ve already used the Pro for so long. I still teach on the GRP in the studio as I leave it there, but if I’m honest, I still love and practice on the PRO. 😬 OGs!! 🙌
These are better for hot yoga. If you don't practice in a hot room, check out my other review of the Manduka PRO mats here: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
Yes, exactly! And hence why it’s my least fave mat out of all the Manduka’s… but it IS grippy though! Keen to hear how you feel after practising on it for a while more! 🙌
Lol! If you already like the current mat you've got, you can also try a yoga mat towel over it (before you really throw in the towel and get a new mat. see what I did there, lol). Check my other review on yoga mat towels if this might be an option for you? ruclips.net/video/KZ4xlLZQBnY/видео.html
I loved Manduka Pro mats for years. Bought my first one 20 years ago (it 'died' only b/c of cat attacks), my second one about 10 years ago. Those I was able to 'break in' and the one from 10 years ago is still my favorite mat. Great "stickiness" except when wet. I bought a few other pro mats in the last 4 years and absolutely could not "break" them in even after multiple salt scrub downs/ leaving in sun etc. So I've sadly give up on the Manduka Pro mats. Just ordered the Adapt hoping I can get grip in both dry and wet sessions but concerned about that squeaky thing but dang just wish Manduka would resolve the film on the Pro mats! Thanks for such a great review
Hey Yael! Thanks for sharing your long-term experiences with the Manduka Pro mats. Great to know about the “film issue” in recent years. I guess it might also be different depending where in the world they’re manufactured. I recently taught a class for Manduka and test-drove the latest Manduka x Van Gogh Museum mat they collaborated on. It’s a Pro series mat with a print of one of Van Gogh’s paintings on the edges - it was a brand new mat without any salting/ breaking in and it was actually really grippy (I was pleasantly surprised). Sooooo… 🤷🏻♀️ who knows! That’s the thing with mats - it’s so highly individual and at the end of the day you just need to practice on the one you’re thinking of and see how you like it. Who knows - maybe your Adapt experience might be completely different to mine and you’ll love it. Would love to hear your thoughts on your new mat - how exciting! 🙌
I love this review! I am in need of a good yoga mat! I am not really excited about the absorbing sweat in the mat. I like the idea of the lite but not the smell.
Hehe. I know what you mean about sweat absorption. That’s why I still prefer using a mat towel on top since that’s easily washed properly. I guess this is more for people who like hot yoga but don’t like fiddling with mat towels!
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit Great reveiw
I feel you! If it helps to know, my GRPlite is at the hot yoga studio I teach/practice in… and after about 2 years, it’s starting to smell a bit. I mean… after 2 years that’s not too bad I guess? (I also always use a mat towel on top coz I sweat a lot!) I can’t rinse it off with soap and water like with my PRO mats and I should really invest in Manduka’s special cleaning solution for the GRP mats… but… it’s just another thing to get… 🤷🏻♀️ I think once it’s done, I’m just sticking to my fave PRO series mats 😬
@@jaimetan thank you...I think I have made up my mind...I had a lifeforme mat but that got really scuffed and marked after 3 years... No I will also stick to my much loved manduka pro 🇦🇺🦘❤️
I came here looking to see if anyone else was complaining about the sounds that come from this mat! It really bugs me. I might have to check out the Lite version.
Total squeaky sounds! Plus the little abrasion tears when turning on your heel. This one isn’t for me. I’ve since gone back to the PRO/ PROlite mats but maybe that’s just me being creature of habit. Plus over time (a couple years), the GRPlite starts to stink especially when you can’t just hose it down with soap. 🤷🏻♀️
Help. I just bought the GRP 4 mm. And I’m sliding like Bambi. Do have to break it in like tue PRO series? I sweat like I’m having a shower so that’s the reason I bought this one because I need a strong grip. Should I have to give it back? Help! I it makes my practice less enjoyable
Oh no! That doesn't sound good at all! What does it feel like after you've sprayed it with water, can you test? I have the same 4mm GRP Lite, and it gets grippier when it's wet. So do a test and see if this is the case with yours? If it's not - then yes, I'd definitely return it or see if you can contact customer service. They're usually really responsive!
Hi! Thx for replying so fast! :) I don’t need to spray it because I’m literally sweat a lot. I’m living in Tulum and right now is hot and humid. It feels like the surface is just smooth. Dry it feels sticky but in the moment I sweat it’s like in a bathtub. Sliding in downward facing dog... basically in all asanas :(
@@Ana-Sainz oh no! That doesn't sound like the right mat for you at all :( I hope you're able to get your money back... really strange coz I use this same mat in a hot yoga studio and it's grippier the sweatier I get. I guess we're all different and react differently to the same things. Thanks for sharing though, as it'll help if I do any future reviews/ updates!
@@jaimetan thank you! Yes, hopefully I can give it back and of course have my money back as well :) they told me it has a thing layer and within a week I will love my mat. Let’s see. I don’t think that will change.
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions! If you're interested, you can start with my "yoga for stress reduction" playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLgSmPfcaRy58iLz-3vjSWns8SvHf8xTTY
I’ve never seen this kind of mat before but it has some great features ❤️ trying to google how to get it delivered to Denmark haha. Thanks for a great video ❤️
Ah! If the Manduka site doesn’t ship it there, you might be able to find it locally at any yoga studio or store that sells yoga gear? Manduka is one of the OG mats, pretty sure it’s stocked in Denmark! If not, try Amazon? My affiliate link here: geni.us/fbxf 🙌
JAIME….thanks for stopping me from purchasing the grp adapt 😱 I have been a fan (a color obsessive fan) of the pro and prolite and just out of curiosity, I wanted to bug the adapt. I will definitely skip on it though 🤪 Money saved hihi
So glad to have found your videos!!! I’ve been getting into vinyasa classes about 5/6 times a week and ready to upgrade… after watching both videos I’m still conflicted between the PRO lite and the GRP lite. Thoughts? My main issue currently is slipping due to sweat
Hey Lorena! Thanks for watching! If slipping due to sweat is an issue, you might want to consider getting a yoga mat towel first, instead of changing mats (sorry to add another option 😂) While I love, use and recommend the PROlite, it’s a closed cell mat with zero absorbency which means your sweat stays as a layer on the mat. I get super sweaty too, so halfway through a vinyasa/ hot flow practice, I’ll lay a mat towel over it (usually the wetter a mat towel gets, the grippier it is too). Since it’s also cheaper than buying a new Manduka mat, you could start with that first as a test? I made a video about my mat towel recco you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/KZ4xlLZQBnY/видео.html Hope this helps! ❤️
PS. Especially if you’re practising 5-6x a week, I’m not sure you’ll enjoy the GRP - from a hygiene perspective. Since it absorbs sweat, you really need to let it dry out between sessions - and let’s be honest, leaving it unrolled after coming home from the studio everyday just adds one more thing to do (if it’s home practice then maybe that’s easier). I use my GRP as the mat I teach on at my hot yoga studio, so it’s fine without a towel over it, but if I practice on it, I find I still use a towel over it halfway through coz a soaked, drenched mat at the end of a sweaty one-hour practice that I can’t hose down really grosses me out. But that’s just me. Hahaha.
Can you travel fold the lite when travelling? I like the grp light because it,s light, but germs… no? is the pro lite as grippy as the grp? Ok you’re my spirit animal - ocd and swiffers for the win! Lol
Hahahaha on the spirit animal (that’s why cats are the best!) and nope I wouldn’t fold any of the GRP series mats coz I’m not sure they’d bounce back to shape like the PRO series mats will. The feel of the PRO mats are still my fave, and I like the grip they’ve got. From a lot of the feedback I’ve got, I realise the feel of “grippiness” is very subjective. So the kind of grip I like may not be the kind of grip feel you like. Best is to find both mats in a store or studio to try them out first! Check out my other PRO mat reviews too, or you might like to consider the PRO travel (it’s 2.5mm and foldable): ruclips.net/video/ywRw-nIa7ys/видео.html
@@catherinesoucy6911 yeah I know what you mean… the PRO/PROlite mats are still what I come back to especially since you can soap them down - it’s way more hygienic!
I've watched all your mat reviews and I don't know which one choose hahahaha I'm like, I want a mat with long life, but also I sweat a LOT and I need the grip that Manduka GRP and Liforme mat had. i'm so confuseeeeed haha
@@revolucionarme5202 ah hahaha! Yuuuuup. I know what you mean... so much choice, and OPTIONS PARALYSIS! I guess it’s a matter of priorities and what’s more important to you? If it were me, I’d go for grip coz it’s pointless having a long lasting mat with a grip I’m not happy with (coz then every time I step on my mat I’d be irritated - and for a very long time!) 😂 ...but if you’re an environmentalist and buying once is more important than grip, then that’s your choice! Would love to hear which one you end up with 😅 (I find it endlessly fascinating the many different opinions and the reasons why in the comments from all my reviews- so thanks for sharing!)
Hey Ash! The GRP hot and hot lite were out about a couple years ago, but the GRP Adapt is more recent - some time in the past few months. And the entire GRP series was made with the hot yogi in mind... because they absorb moisture, there's no need to use/ fuss with mat towels. I love the GRP lite, but my heart still belongs to the PRO/ PROlite mats! They've definitely stood the test of time!
That’s right Mary! Manduka is one of the yoga mat brands that’s been around for a long time and stood the test of time. It can be confusing with the number of different mats they’ve got so hopefully this helps. :)
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit Great reveiw ❤🇦🇺🦘
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit Great reveiw ❤🇦🇺🦘
G’day Sharon! Thanks for watching! And apologies if this confused you more! Since mat-grip is so personal, if you’re able to find a stockist it’s best to test it out in person to see if you like it or not. 👍
Are you considering any of the GRP mats? Let me know if you have any questions I might be able to give you my honest opinion on!
Hey Jaime! how is it going? I'm considering buying the GRP because i sweat A LOT during my practices, but I'm not fully convinced because the durability factor, how is it going for you? is the mat doing well or is it broken and on fire already? haha Cheers and thanks for the video!
@@camiloabate Hey Camilo! And hahaha… my GRP Lite is STILL going… the same purple mat in this video is the mat I leave at the yoga studio and teach on - and because I only teach once a week, and sometimes take other teachers’ classes there, it’s not a mat that gets abused daily. I still use a mat towel on top of it and even then - the mat gets drenched through the towel with sweat when I practice. I don’t get the chance to dry it out completely before rolling it up and to be honest, that grosses me out a bit 😅 sooooo. It’s still holding up, but from a hygiene factor because I can’t hose it down, it’s starting to get a bit icky. 😬
@@camiloabate I mean. It’s totally personal, I’m probably more of a germaphobe than the average person, but my preference is still the PROlite from a hygiene point of view 🤷🏻♀️ so if you’re less hypochondriac than me you might be ok with it?
I am a Manduka Pro black mat believer as well. But recently I have to find a more traveling friendly mat so I bought the GRP Adapt. You were right, for the first few practices it is like practicing on a Wellington rubber boot. Squeaks loudly and it was quiet distracting. I practice Ashtanga so pivoting cant really be avoided. But after about a few practices, the squeaking starts to lessen and now after a few weeks using it, it hardly ever squeaks anymore and I love the feel of the mat. More spongy than the Pro but it really sticks to the floor, you really don't need any towels and considerably very easy to clean if compared to other open cell mats. It has the width of a Manduka Pro (why I don't do Pro Lite because it feels too narrow) but the weight of a Lite! Fell in love with it! Definitely an underrated mat that basically needs a different kind of break in period.
Ah! That’s really great to know that the squeaking stops over time. I gave up after a couple uses but still have the mat so perhaps more than a year later I should pull this mat out and try again. Appreciate your perspective and thanks for the tip! 🙌
Thanks for this video. I bought the adapt as my first Manduka Mat. This has to be one of the best yoga mats I purchased. I didn’t hear any squeaky noise. I’ve been using Decathlon and Amazon mats and decided to upgrade. I love the grip in the adapt however I don’t recommend this mat if you own pets because their hair sticks to the mat and have to clean the mat after every practice.
Great that you love it. And oh yes - with the stickiness of this mat I can totally see how pet hair would stick to it. Appreciate you sharing your experience, and glad to hear a different point of view and that yours doesn’t squeak! 👍
Thanks for the great review! Appreciate that you covered cleaning them - that is my biggest question when buying a new mat including drying time etc. These mats look great.
Loving your yoga mat tutorials as I'm looking for a new mat and do enjoy a thickness that still allows me to stand and balance still. I find my current one feels a little slippery at times also when I use a ball on my mat it seems to get squeaky too wasn't expecting that, it's not a Manduka mat. Thanks for your pros/cons on these mats, very helpful!! Great hygiene tips too! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad this helps, and glad I'm not the only one who notices squeaky mats! HA! And yessssss - HYGIENE MATTERS! LOL. x
I just ordered the grp lite before watching this and now I'm glad I did thank you! Your awesome and gained a new subscriber
Ooooohhh sweet! Hope you like your new mat! The GRP lite is the mat I leave at the studio and teach on - I like it a lot for hot yoga and am still using it. What colour did you get? 🙌
I ordered mine in steel grey! Have been using a cork yoga mat by scoria which is super grippy durring hot yoga. Trying to widen my horizons a bit. I feel guilty having more then one mat at a time, but I thought why not buy myself a "Christmas gift" haha
@@Mels-world great colour! Well at some point that cork mat is going to fall apart so it’s good you find an alternative you like before that happens 😜
Awesome review there! Both look great! Thanks for this amazing review! :)
Thanks Trish! Hope it helps, especially if you’re into hot yoga!
@@jaimetan Most welcome dear! keep sharing😍😊 :)
Thank you! I get easily distracted and this was so helpful. My favorite mat was stolen and I'm ready to return to my practice after a decade lapse. I have anxiety about what mat to pick only because I had such sentimental attachment to that stolen mat. Thank you Jamie.
Good on you for coming back to the practice. And ah yes, what a great lesson on attachment/ letting go of attachment. I hope you find another mat you love and cherish again. 🙌
I wanted to get a GRP mat. Thank you so much for showing the difference! This is so helpful.
You’re most welcome, Mallory! Hope this helps. This Sunday my upcoming video will compare another popular yoga mat, the Liforme against these Manduka’s, so hold off on making a purchase until you’ve considered another option! ;)
I had a pro ma for about 10 years and loved it. They definitely don't stay grippy in hot yoga as long as the absorbent kind but like you said the hygienic factor is key. Pair the pro mat with a mat towel and thats the winning solution. Unfortunately I mis placed my pro mat one day after class and now its gone. Hopefully it found a good home. Was about to buy a grp mat as a replacement and to try something new but I am glad I found your video because now I realize that I'll be happier with another pro mat.
Ah yessss! Totally agree with your choice. Especially if you’ve already used the Pro for so long. I still teach on the GRP in the studio as I leave it there, but if I’m honest, I still love and practice on the PRO. 😬 OGs!! 🙌
I've been looking or a new mat so I loved this review! Super helpful!! Definitely need to check them out!
These are better for hot yoga. If you don't practice in a hot room, check out my other review of the Manduka PRO mats here: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
Very nice channel Jamie you are so confident i subscribed! :D
Thanks Oliver, appreciate your support! 🙌
Loads of quality info so shared this with my daughter !
Thanks Hieth! Appreciate your support!
wow such a great review! I always have people asking me which type of yoga mat to buy - I will be using this video as a reference thank you!
Thanks Michelle! Appreciate the support!
I recently got the manduka grp adapt. I like it but the jury is still out, it’s a bit squishy and very different support from the pro.
Yes, exactly! And hence why it’s my least fave mat out of all the Manduka’s… but it IS grippy though! Keen to hear how you feel after practising on it for a while more! 🙌
Awesome video! I haven’t been doing yoga 🧘♀️ as much any more but this is great 👍🏻 reviews 💛
Thanks Christine! And it's never too late to pick the practice back up again! So many great online/ livestreaming classes you can do from home too. :)
This mat looks awesome! I'll keep this in mind for gifts coming up too.
Awesome, Briana! And definitely a great gift idea. Whoever gets this will be so lucky!
Super interesting! I slip SO MUCH on the mats in my yoga classes... this one sounds good!
Awesome! And yeah these are great if you're not a fan of yoga mat towels. :)
I am constantly sliding around with my current one. Would definitely love to have one of these. Thanks! :)
Lol! If you already like the current mat you've got, you can also try a yoga mat towel over it (before you really throw in the towel and get a new mat. see what I did there, lol). Check my other review on yoga mat towels if this might be an option for you? ruclips.net/video/KZ4xlLZQBnY/видео.html
I loved Manduka Pro mats for years. Bought my first one 20 years ago (it 'died' only b/c of cat attacks), my second one about 10 years ago. Those I was able to 'break in' and the one from 10 years ago is still my favorite mat. Great "stickiness" except when wet. I bought a few other pro mats in the last 4 years and absolutely could not "break" them in even after multiple salt scrub downs/ leaving in sun etc. So I've sadly give up on the Manduka Pro mats. Just ordered the Adapt hoping I can get grip in both dry and wet sessions but concerned about that squeaky thing but dang just wish Manduka would resolve the film on the Pro mats! Thanks for such a great review
Hey Yael! Thanks for sharing your long-term experiences with the Manduka Pro mats. Great to know about the “film issue” in recent years. I guess it might also be different depending where in the world they’re manufactured. I recently taught a class for Manduka and test-drove the latest Manduka x Van Gogh Museum mat they collaborated on. It’s a Pro series mat with a print of one of Van Gogh’s paintings on the edges - it was a brand new mat without any salting/ breaking in and it was actually really grippy (I was pleasantly surprised). Sooooo… 🤷🏻♀️ who knows! That’s the thing with mats - it’s so highly individual and at the end of the day you just need to practice on the one you’re thinking of and see how you like it.
Who knows - maybe your Adapt experience might be completely different to mine and you’ll love it. Would love to hear your thoughts on your new mat - how exciting! 🙌
Fabulous advise and tips. Will definitely share with all my yogi's
Thanks Olympia, appreciate your support! I think the hot yogis in particular will benefit from this one. :)
"Stress less & accomplish more" - LOVE IT! Thanks for reviewing mats to help us figure out a good yoga mat to purchase
Thanks Suzanne! Hope you find one you like!
The GRP mat looks amazing. The think one sounds best & also the travel one.
Thanks Rochelle - the thin travel mat is on my other review on the PRO and eKO superlite mats here: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
I love this review! I am in need of a good yoga mat! I am not really excited about the absorbing sweat in the mat. I like the idea of the lite but not the smell.
Hehe. I know what you mean about sweat absorption. That’s why I still prefer using a mat towel on top since that’s easily washed properly. I guess this is more for people who like hot yoga but don’t like fiddling with mat towels!
These mats look great, I like a thick mat :D thank you for the review! xoxo
Great Katie! You might enjoy the Adapt more as it’s slightly thicker with a bit more bounce to it. Thanks for stopping by!
Love your reviews of yoga mats. Thank you.
Thanks Yulia! 🙌
Amazingly done everything is perfect in this video👍👍👍👌👌👌
Ummm. This isn’t a music video... but thanks... I guess? 😂
These mats look amazing and. I definitely like the lite one more
Yup! Er maybe I might have influenced you on that 😬
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit
Great reveiw
I feel you! If it helps to know, my GRPlite is at the hot yoga studio I teach/practice in… and after about 2 years, it’s starting to smell a bit. I mean… after 2 years that’s not too bad I guess? (I also always use a mat towel on top coz I sweat a lot!) I can’t rinse it off with soap and water like with my PRO mats and I should really invest in Manduka’s special cleaning solution for the GRP mats… but… it’s just another thing to get… 🤷🏻♀️ I think once it’s done, I’m just sticking to my fave PRO series mats 😬
@@jaimetan thank you...I think I have made up my mind...I had a lifeforme mat but that got really scuffed and marked after 3 years... No I will also stick to my much loved manduka pro 🇦🇺🦘❤️
I came here looking to see if anyone else was complaining about the sounds that come from this mat! It really bugs me. I might have to check out the Lite version.
Total squeaky sounds! Plus the little abrasion tears when turning on your heel. This one isn’t for me. I’ve since gone back to the PRO/ PROlite mats but maybe that’s just me being creature of habit. Plus over time (a couple years), the GRPlite starts to stink especially when you can’t just hose it down with soap. 🤷🏻♀️
My GRP lost all grip after practicing Ashtanga for 3 months.
Wow that’s not good!
Help. I just bought the GRP 4 mm. And I’m sliding like Bambi. Do have to break it in like tue PRO series? I sweat like I’m having a shower so that’s the reason I bought this one because I need a strong grip. Should I have to give it back? Help! I it makes my practice less enjoyable
Oh no! That doesn't sound good at all! What does it feel like after you've sprayed it with water, can you test? I have the same 4mm GRP Lite, and it gets grippier when it's wet. So do a test and see if this is the case with yours? If it's not - then yes, I'd definitely return it or see if you can contact customer service. They're usually really responsive!
PS. and no, with GRP mats, never break it in like you do with the PRO mats, salt/ deep soaking will destroy it fast.
Hi! Thx for replying so fast! :) I don’t need to spray it because I’m literally sweat a lot. I’m living in Tulum and right now is hot and humid. It feels like the surface is just smooth. Dry it feels sticky but in the moment I sweat it’s like in a bathtub. Sliding in downward facing dog... basically in all asanas :(
@@Ana-Sainz oh no! That doesn't sound like the right mat for you at all :( I hope you're able to get your money back... really strange coz I use this same mat in a hot yoga studio and it's grippier the sweatier I get. I guess we're all different and react differently to the same things. Thanks for sharing though, as it'll help if I do any future reviews/ updates!
@@jaimetan thank you! Yes, hopefully I can give it back and of course have my money back as well :) they told me it has a thing layer and within a week I will love my mat. Let’s see. I don’t think that will change.
i've always wanted to start getting into yoga. I feel like there are so many undeniable health benefits. great analysis.
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions! If you're interested, you can start with my "yoga for stress reduction" playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLgSmPfcaRy58iLz-3vjSWns8SvHf8xTTY
I’ve never seen this kind of mat before but it has some great features ❤️ trying to google how to get it delivered to Denmark haha. Thanks for a great video ❤️
Ah! If the Manduka site doesn’t ship it there, you might be able to find it locally at any yoga studio or store that sells yoga gear? Manduka is one of the OG mats, pretty sure it’s stocked in Denmark! If not, try Amazon? My affiliate link here: geni.us/fbxf 🙌
Thanks for this review!
You’re welcome, Myke! Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you’ve got questions on any of these mats!
JAIME….thanks for stopping me from
purchasing the grp adapt 😱 I have been a fan (a color obsessive fan) of the pro and prolite and just out of curiosity, I wanted to bug the adapt. I will definitely skip on it though 🤪 Money saved hihi
Ha! Glad to have helped! I prefer the GRPlite to the Adapt, but ultimately I’m still using the PRO and PROlite mats the most! Save that money! 🙌
GRAPAdapt need to break in?
@@porlogy no, it’s got a rubbery grip texture from the get go so didn’t need a break in time
thanks for your honest review
Hey John! Thanks for stopping by!
I hear hard to dry the mat after hot yoga, takes long hours
I think this depends on how sweaty you get/ how wet the mat gets too, so will vary from person to person. :)
This mat looks awesome! Wow,...
Thanks Desh! :)
So glad to have found your videos!!! I’ve been getting into vinyasa classes about 5/6 times a week and ready to upgrade… after watching both videos I’m still conflicted between the PRO lite and the GRP lite. Thoughts? My main issue currently is slipping due to sweat
The GRP sounds great but concerned about hygiene/durability as you mentioned. Would you recommend the PRO lite for heated vinyasa?
Hey Lorena! Thanks for watching! If slipping due to sweat is an issue, you might want to consider getting a yoga mat towel first, instead of changing mats (sorry to add another option 😂)
While I love, use and recommend the PROlite, it’s a closed cell mat with zero absorbency which means your sweat stays as a layer on the mat. I get super sweaty too, so halfway through a vinyasa/ hot flow practice, I’ll lay a mat towel over it (usually the wetter a mat towel gets, the grippier it is too). Since it’s also cheaper than buying a new Manduka mat, you could start with that first as a test?
I made a video about my mat towel recco you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/KZ4xlLZQBnY/видео.html
Hope this helps! ❤️
PS. Especially if you’re practising 5-6x a week, I’m not sure you’ll enjoy the GRP - from a hygiene perspective. Since it absorbs sweat, you really need to let it dry out between sessions - and let’s be honest, leaving it unrolled after coming home from the studio everyday just adds one more thing to do (if it’s home practice then maybe that’s easier).
I use my GRP as the mat I teach on at my hot yoga studio, so it’s fine without a towel over it, but if I practice on it, I find I still use a towel over it halfway through coz a soaked, drenched mat at the end of a sweaty one-hour practice that I can’t hose down really grosses me out. But that’s just me. Hahaha.
Wow, thanks...didn't even know there were different types of yoga mats😂
Hahaha. Yup - you can REALLY nerd out on this stuff (like me!) LOL.
Can you travel fold the lite when travelling? I like the grp light because it,s light, but germs… no? is the pro lite as grippy as the grp? Ok you’re my spirit animal - ocd and swiffers for the win! Lol
Hahahaha on the spirit animal (that’s why cats are the best!) and nope I wouldn’t fold any of the GRP series mats coz I’m not sure they’d bounce back to shape like the PRO series mats will. The feel of the PRO mats are still my fave, and I like the grip they’ve got. From a lot of the feedback I’ve got, I realise the feel of “grippiness” is very subjective. So the kind of grip I like may not be the kind of grip feel you like.
Best is to find both mats in a store or studio to try them out first! Check out my other PRO mat reviews too, or you might like to consider the PRO travel (it’s 2.5mm and foldable): ruclips.net/video/ywRw-nIa7ys/видео.html
@@jaimetan thank you! I’ll have to try them for sure - I love love love hot yoga, but the bacteria on the grp is haunting me.
@@catherinesoucy6911 yeah I know what you mean… the PRO/PROlite mats are still what I come back to especially since you can soap them down - it’s way more hygienic!
I've watched all your mat reviews and I don't know which one choose hahahaha I'm like, I want a mat with long life, but also I sweat a LOT and I need the grip that Manduka GRP and Liforme mat had. i'm so confuseeeeed haha
But thank you! I understand a lot more about mats now than aI did before your videos ❤
@@revolucionarme5202 ah hahaha! Yuuuuup. I know what you mean... so much choice, and OPTIONS PARALYSIS! I guess it’s a matter of priorities and what’s more important to you? If it were me, I’d go for grip coz it’s pointless having a long lasting mat with a grip I’m not happy with (coz then every time I step on my mat I’d be irritated - and for a very long time!) 😂 ...but if you’re an environmentalist and buying once is more important than grip, then that’s your choice!
Would love to hear which one you end up with 😅 (I find it endlessly fascinating the many different opinions and the reasons why in the comments from all my reviews- so thanks for sharing!)
@@jaimetan you're right! priorities!! hahaha thank you very much!
nice video my dear, you are amazing!
Thanks so much for your kind words and support! 🙌
Wow great info. Thanks
Thanks Elizabeth!! :)
Are these GRP mats new? I love my manduka pro lite. I am actually so curious about this.
Hey Ash! The GRP hot and hot lite were out about a couple years ago, but the GRP Adapt is more recent - some time in the past few months. And the entire GRP series was made with the hot yogi in mind... because they absorb moisture, there's no need to use/ fuss with mat towels. I love the GRP lite, but my heart still belongs to the PRO/ PROlite mats! They've definitely stood the test of time!
Thise are nice products :)
New friend
That’s right Mary! Manduka is one of the yoga mat brands that’s been around for a long time and stood the test of time. It can be confusing with the number of different mats they’ve got so hopefully this helps. :)
really helpful
You’re most welcome, Gil! Glad you found this helpful. 👍😁
Hi.... new friend... please stay connected....
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit
Great reveiw ❤🇦🇺🦘
I have a pro and pro lite and love them was thinking about getting a grp lite but now I am going to think about it a bit more the hygiene thing worries me a bit
Great reveiw ❤🇦🇺🦘
G’day Sharon! Thanks for watching! And apologies if this confused you more! Since mat-grip is so personal, if you’re able to find a stockist it’s best to test it out in person to see if you like it or not. 👍