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After using my Mother-in-law's yoga mat for the last year, I felt it was time to buy my own yoga mat. After doing some research, I decided to purchase the Heath Yoga non slip mat. I purchased this mat for 3 reasons: 1) Price, 2) Cushioning and 3) Non-slip surface. The Heathyoga mat delivered on all three points, although the non-slip part seemed to be in jeopardy. The customer-service rep responded to me quickly and was very helpful. They told that the new mats were coated with a resin that made their mats slippery with sweat. Their instructions were as follws: * Wash your mat down with a soft brush and a non-oil based soap or heavily diluted vinegar (1:30) with warm water then rinse off. I usually do this in the shower if I can't do it outside. Repeat if necessary. * Hang dry outside in the sun if possible. DO NOT PUT IN WASHER or DRYER. The sun will help dry up the resins in your mat * Hang dry over shower rod if you can't dry outside. Make sure mat is completely dry before using. After following their instructions, I decided to test my new mat in a yoga flow class. The yoga instructor suggested that students use a blanket for extra cushion for their knees, but the Heathyoga provided my with plenty of cushioning. Then came the moment of truth: would the Heathyoga mat live up to its claims of non-slippage? Halfway through the class, sweat was pouring off of my body onto the mat where I placed my hands. I was afraid that I would end up skidding off of the mat and falling on my face, but true to their non-slip claim, I stuck to their mat like Spider-Man stick to walls! I am very pleased with my Heatyoga Mat and would gladly recommend it to any practicing yogi