Barbara Alfonzo

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Product Review - The Matrix Yoga Mat

Hi Friends! Sharing my honest review of The Matrix Yoga Mat.

A friend referred me to Matrix Mat Yoga as a Yoga Teacher that would be a good candidate to review the mat.

The Matrix Yoga Mat is a new Yoga Mat company born out of Boca Raton, FL, and the aim of the mat is to help beginner and advanced practitioners to explore the 4 A’s

  1. Awareness

  2. Alignment

  3. Adjustment

  4. Awareness

At first, I was a bit hesitant because I am not an alignment-based teacher, I am all about giving you the space to find your own alignment that works for your body and I don’t go too much by “perfect alignment” or how it “should” be.  So when I saw that it was an alignment-based mat I was like oh boy! but you know what? I decided to try it and give it an honest review.

My findings: In contrast to what I find alignment cues to be rigid and restraining. I found practicing on this mat to be so much FUN!! Yup! Fun! I even told my partner as he was photographing me, “I’m having so much fun with this mat!”

The coordinates on the mat totally take me on a journey of self-awareness and curiosity. 

All the different lines in the grid allow for different locations to step my feet, hands, knees, and give me different ideas to explore with alignment.

As I become aware of the different places I can explore, I get to adjust my foundation and body in a way that is sustainable for me.

Then I can make a mental note of where I'm at so that I know where to align my foundation if consistency is what I’m working on.

I don’t know why but my imagination went a little bit into Jumanji or Tomb Raider for some reason like I was in this adventure trying to solve a puzzle.

Now for the specs of the mat :

The Mat that I reviewed is called Matrix Evolution PU Yoga Alignment Mat

  • Thickness - 72” x 26” x 4mm (Thickness)

  • Material - 100% Biodegradable Natural Rubber Base — Non-Skid

  • Texture - PU top is non-slip, absorbs sweat.

  • Stickiness - Suction-like grip.

  • Eco-Friendliness - Eco-friendly polyurethane top, no harmful chemicals; no latex; odorless.

  • Price - $75. Very reasonable and on par with other high-quality mats.

  • Style - Designed to increase awareness, stability, and comfort.

So my honest review is, I really love and enjoy the mat, it does help me with awareness and opens up a whole new world of play with my practice. Although I’m not using it to find “perfect alignment” because that it’s not my intention, I am using it to invite more play and exploration in my practice.

https://matrixmat.com Use code BA173 for free shipping