Gaiam Extra Thick 12mm Non-Slip Yoga Mat - 72"x24" Foldable Exercise Mat for Pilates, Home Gym & Floor Workouts | Durable Seafoam Workout Mat with Compact Storage Design | Perfect for Yoga Studios, Apartment Fitness & Travel Workouts

The folding design of this Gaiam mat makes it super easy to store in easy-to-access spaces, like behind or underneath furniture, in a closet, etc. It's less bulky when folded compared to a traditional mat that rolls for storage, faster to put in place, and more efficient to stow.Convenience and accessibility can make the difference for me some days between taking regular short yoga breaks or doing nothing. I've been encouraged already to take a few minutes here and there for a stretch, or a pose, or a few, just from having this mat in view of my daytime work station. The textured bottom stays in place on a hardwood floor, and the top surface is grippy and non slip under hands and feet.At about 1/2" thick, it might be considered an "extra thick" yoga mat, so it could also be a good option if you need cushioning for other higher impact fitness activities. It's cushioned enough that I don't need an extra blanket or double layer of mats to protect sensitive knee joints. I'm also finding the thickness more comfortable for poses that put weight on my hands and arthritic thumb joints compared to my traditional yoga mat.At about $40, this mat is probably a better value than purchasing two traditional lower quality mats to get the same level of cushioning. And if the folding design is a more convenient option for you, that alone might make this already good quality mat a really good value.