The mat itself is very thin so I ended up having to find a yoga blanket for additional cushioning. Considering the price I guess I can't be too disappointed, but for my first yoga mat it does the trick.

I am a yoga teacher and own 28 of these mats. There are two types of manufactured mats, and one is better than the other. One of the mats has the tag (logo) located on the bottom left, and this is the better mat. It's durable and you have good traction. The other has the tag located on the top right side. This mat is a little like taffy, it stretches and bunches up when you stand in warrior pose, but it does have good traction and your feet won't slip. I hope this helps anyone interested in the mat.

I should start off by saying that I have not been practicing yoga very long and most (but not all) of my yoga practice has been through DVDs. This is the first yoga mat that I have purchased, so I don't have much to compare it to. I bought it because, when I do yoga at home, my hands slip on my carpet - especially when I am doing the downward facing dog position.
I thought that this mat would be okay for me as a starter mat (if there is such a thing), since I'm still experimenting with yoga a little and I do not do yoga regularly. I wasn't sure that I was ready to invest in a more expensive mat. But, I guess you get what you pay for...
My hands still slip when I use this mat, which is sort of frustrating, and the mat doesn't really serve it's purpose for me.
So, I agree with the other reviewers that said that this is probably not the best choice for someone looking for a yoga mat for regular use. I guess it may be a good back-up mat to have in the car in case of a "yoga emergency."

I really like this mat for travel. It is only 1/16" thick and can be folded and put in my suitcase. It is durable and sticky, great for practice in my hotel room, or on the beach.
I agree this isn't a standard mat. THINK TRAVEL. I have also used it under another mat for additional cushion or traction.
It cleans easily, doesn't smell, has a great color, nice texture and can fold!

Extremely comfortable while doing yoga. This covers my body on the floor and you can stretch out. But of course, wash it down with a cloth when you first get it because the mat is sticky.