The mat is standard length and thickness--and along with the little cartoon people doing the poses, it also came with a CD showing a yoga professional demonstrating each move and describing where your hips, legs, arms, knees, etc should be. They even have a website that you can log into, and see the demonstrations while traveling, or to download to your ipod! Better yet, you can access the other demonstration videos (pilates, stretching, golf stretches...) with the same code. Mega multiplier of value for me, and the mat isn't even that expensive to begin with! And when I'm in class, and don't feel like looking at the people, I just flip it over and have a blank green mat to do my workout on. I had to wash it in my washing machine to get rid of the factory release agent on the surface (kinda slippery) and it did smell plasticy before that, but now it's great!! Would totally recommend to anyone.

The TRAINERmat for yoga is nice for someone who already is familiar with yoga. The illustrations are nice reminders of the basic poses. The accompanying DVD does not provide adequate instruction for a beginner, but might be more helpful to someone who has the basics down. I really like the mat. It does have an new-item plastic/rubber odor, but I am sure that will go away after some time.

• How accurate was the sizing? I am 6 ft tall, and this mat is long enough.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The mat seems to be good quality. Although it has that rubber smell...I am hoping that will dissipate as time passes.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes.

I really like this mat. Its very nice & thick. I love the illustrations. I will be buying more of these for gifts. I wish the surface was a little less slippery because of all the sweating during yoga the mat sometimes gets slippery.

• How accurate was the sizing? Perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very nice, thick padding.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes

I don't use this as a regular exercise mat. I've been using a standard mat for Pilates for a long time. I have added Yoga but find it hard to add a TV screen (dvd) to my exercises now. Also, the exercises are Pilates and Yoga combined, so running the tv for 'just the right length' is difficult. So I unroll this Yoga mat next to my Pilates mat and have the diagrams at hand when I need them. I now exercise about 45 minutes, using the Pilates (I know by heart) and adding Yoga positions as needed. Works great for me.

• How accurate was the sizing? Fine
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Fine....color helpful
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? no

This is an extra thick mat like the commercial classroom ones. Extra comfy and non-slip. I bought one for my daughter, a beginner to learn a wider range of poses and to see the correct forms. Then I got one for me too. I may not need the illustrations, but it is nice to follow the flow of the pictured poses when practicing alone at home. Occasionally I need to mix it up a little. I think you will be very happy with this purchase whether you are new to yoga or not so new. Nameste

• How accurate was the sizing? Spot on
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Fabulous
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes

Mat works just great for me! Very happy that I ordered it! keeps me motivated!

• How accurate was the sizing? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Great
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes

I got this after I could no longer afford yoga class. It's a comfy mat and the dvd is helpful. I just miss having someone show me what the positions are in a fluid motion but this gives me an incentive to keep up with the little bit of yoga I know.

• How accurate was the sizing? Very
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Adequate
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes

great idea nice easy to follow pics thought it was a one of a kind product but Im now seeing around here in stores for 5 dollars less than online here....still a unique idea,,havent seen one in yoga class yet