The Bheka
Transformer Yoga Mat
(Dscontinued)
 
Simply
put, this is the best mat for yoga available today. It's unique
composition provides cushioning and support, grip without being
sticky and unlike most other mats, it will not wear out or
fall apart or get little holes in it from normal use (including
rigorous practices like Ashtanga Vinyasa, Power and Flow yogas).
As a result, it is likely that this will be the last mat you
ever purchase, reducing its carbon footprint and keeping it
out of the landfill. I'm guessing the Bheka Transformer will
be the first yoga mat to become a family heirloom and serve
generations of yogis with equal distinction.
Besides being durable and long lasting, the Transformer
is comfortable for spine, hips, knees, head, neck and elbows on even the hardest
of surfaces like concrete or wood, while providing stable support on softer surfaces,
like rugs and grass. This mat will transform your experience of connection with
the earth wherever
you use it.
Its unique composition and texture are secrets
of the German company that manufactures it for us. However, I can tell you that
it is made in a way that creates zero emissions and is certified human friendly
by the Okeo-Tex standard. This secret formula makes it unique in that it has
great gripping properties without being sticky. So, while your hands and feet
will hold fast, your cat hair, lint and other undesirables will come off easily.
Also, this mat is not slippery when wet, so it is perfect for heavy sweaters,
like myself and for those who have energetic, athletic practices.
This
great yoga mat also gives you plenty of room to practice. It is extra wide at
26 inches and comes in two lengths, 71 inches for people under 6 feet tall and
100 inches for those who are taller or have especially spirited practices. These
dense mats weigh 7 and 10 pounds respectively. They come in
one color, black.
These mats require a break in period of a few days to a few weeks based on a thin wax coating used to create the unique texture during manufacture. The most typical way to remove this coating is to use the mat. After a few weeks of regular use it will have its excellent traction. Though I haven't tested this myself I have been told that leaving the mat in the sun somehow breaks down the wax and will expedite the break in process. Washing the mat does not work as well as leaving it in the sun or using it.
As with all items from Yoga Life Style - Bheka, if you
are ever unhappy with this product for any reason, you can return it for a full
refund of the purchase price.
High Praise for the Transformer:
Approved, used and sold by Iyengar
Yoga Center of Denver, other US Iyengar institutes and teacher training centers
and Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga of Los Angeles and Kansas City.
If you prefer a slightly
thinner, lighter and purple version of the Bheka Transformer,
you may prefer our Bheka
Transformer Lite Mat. If you want a lighter version
still with more variety of colors then our Long
Life Mat may be for you.
Finally, since the Bheka Transformer is 26 inches
wide and most standard mats are 24 or 22 inches wide, the Transformer does not
fit in a lot of mat bags. Below the buy buttons for the Transformer, we have
a
special
offer
on
the
mat
with
our great Practical
Mat Pack.
Purchase this mat with a Bheka yoga mat sling and SAVE $5.00 on the total purchase.
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