Yoga Monster Review
Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
Likes
The Monster Yoga Mat is made of PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), an environmentally friendly material that is SGS approved non-toxic. This yoga mat is free of toxic phthalates, dioxins and furans, phenal, and heavy metals — meaning it will not release anything potentially harmful to humans into the environment. This material is also very durable meaning less landfill waste over time.
The Monster Mat is made of a closed cell technology that prevents the absorption of moisture and keeps bacteria and germs from nesting inside the mat. This mat can be easily washed by hand using soap and water or thrown in the washing machine with other laundry. Simply wipe it down with a towel or leave it in the sun for a few hours to dry.
The Monster Mat comes in a standard 72" long x 24" wide size. While not ideal for yogis over six feet tall, this length is more than adequate for most practitioners. Additionally, the mat is available in 17 colors to appeal to everyone's taste.
Dislikes
We do not prefer the plastic texture and the limited traction that the Yoga Monster Mat offers. Even in ideal conditions we found ourselves sliding on this mat. In more intense classes where sweat is an issue, the surface of the Monster Yoga Mat becomes impossible to grip. This mat can be coupled with an accessory such as the Jade Microfiber towel to prevent slipping. However, for the purposes of heated and Power Yoga we suggest a Jade product over this one.
We expected the Monster Mat's 1/4" thickness and dense material to provide a thick padded surface similar to the Yoga Accessories 1/4". Unfortunately, when settling into a pose, the material begins to compress under hand and foot, leaving little padding to keep your joints protected.