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A Yoga Mat That Fits Any Posture (plus a promo code!)

November 20, 2014 By Monica Stone 2 Comments

Do you ever get annoyed that you have to turn to the side or maneuver yourself in such a way because you can’t fully fit on your yoga mat? It’s not the biggest deal in the world, except when I’m practicing outside.

I love going to outdoor yoga events or practicing yoga on the beach. I live right down the road from Rollins College. The campus has a little beach area called Dinky Dock where I like to practice yoga ( I wish I had a beach on my college campus).

I also love to go to Yoga In Lake Eola Park on Sundays. The problem is that I never go because it’s the worst is when I have to do the postures where I straddle, and my legs end up in the sand or the dirt. 

I know, I know. What’s the big deal? Aren’t yogis supposed to be hippies who let go of all attachment. You’d think. I guess I’m pretty set in my ways these days (I love when rhymes happen unexpectedly!). The truth is, even though I work to practice with non-attachment, I find getting dirty while I practice a distraction, so I try to eliminate these situations from my practice . 

Finally, a yoga mat where I can practice outside and not get dirty! #ovalyogamat
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(Quick Disclosure: This is a compensated post, but I only write about products I truly believe in. The thoughts, experiences, and opinions 100% my own)

Use code: THEYOGIMOVEMENT for 10% off your oval mat at ovalyogamat.com, and don’t forget to post a picture and tag on Instagram @theyogimovement and @qiyo_multiversal_yoga so we can see & like it!

So, to the rescue —–> The team at Multiversal Yoga sent me their yoga mat a few weeks ago, and when I unpacked it, I was in exploding with excitement because I knew I could practice any which way, and my whole body would fit on the mat!

If you’ve read my previous posts, you know I have been having a very hard time practicing in my new home because it’s all carpet. Now that I have this mat, I’ve been going to Dinky Dock to practice in the mornings, and it’s been delightful.

Not only is it awesome that I can fit on the mat completely, but my hands melt into the mat, so it’s completely nonslip, and it’s firm enough to hold arm balances comfortably, but also cushy enough to ease the fall.

arm balance  
Usually I have to break-in a new mat, but right away my hands stayed in place in downward facing dog. 

downdog

I’m happy to say that the oval yoga mat is a lovely addition to my practice. If you want the experience of looking into a sea of blue on every vinyasa, while staying clean when practicing outdoors, this mat is worth the investment. 

One small mention; you might notice a strong rubber smell when you first unpack the mat, but this goes away after a few days. Leave it outside to let it air out overnight, and that should do it!

Don’t forget, Use code: THEYOGIMOVEMENT for 10% off your oval mat at ovalyogamat.com, and post a picture and tag on Instagram @theyogimovement and @qiyo_multiversal_yoga so we can see & like it!

I hope you enjoyed my review & would love to hear what you think of this mat? Do you have a favorite mat? What’s one thing you wish you could find in a yoga mat? Tell me in the comments!

Love, Namaste, and Lots of OM!

Monica

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Monica Stone

About Monica Stone

Monica is a lover of all things yoga, a vegetarian, an avid tea drinker, and never gets sick of soup and noodle dishes. She teaches yoga, practices daily, and runs a Spiritual Book Club in Orlando, FL. She likes to challenge the strict rules of yoga, and makes it accessible for everyone - especially people who suffer from daily life and work stress.

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  • Jaime ShearerJaime ShearerYoga Student Since 2012

    Monica is dedicated to her own practice and the true path of yoga - the one of personal experience - which makes her an outstanding teacher. She is warm and easy to talk with, and she allows the student to have their own experience on the mat. She explains postures and breath in ways that are understandable so that the student "gets it." She makes yoga real and tangible in ways that truly serve the student. Work with Monica. You'll be glad you did.

  • Jacob AbercrombieJacob AbercrombieYoga Student Since 2011

    have always wanted to try yoga, but was always nervous. Monica took that fear away and made me feel like i was the only one in class with a room full of strangers. She is able to work with multiple students during the same move and still make it a personalized class for one.

  • Serena JonesSerena JonesYoga Student Since 2010

    Monica has been a highly influential teacher to me. She creates a safe environment for learning and practice. I have always felt grounded in her classes, and she pushes me beyond my own expectations. She inspires and motivates! I can't imagine my life without sharing a path with her!

  • Angela OrofinoAngela OrofinoYoga Student Since 2011

    Monica is a caring, wise, thoughtful, and talented yoga instructor. She has an in-depth knowledge of the philosophy and spirituality of Ashtanga yoga. My previous yoga experience had mostly just been at my local gym. Luckily, last year I found Monica. She has been guiding my practice at least once a week since then. As a newcomer to Ashtanga yoga, Monica made me feel comfortable and had the patience to teach me the basics. She also encouraged me to start an at home practice so that I was able to obtain a deeper understanding of Ashtanga. Monica is always encouraging and lets me know in subtle ways when she feels that I am ready to move deeper into my practice. I feel that the growth in my practice over the last year has been tremendous. Not only do I notice the change in me but others around me do as well. I am so grateful to have found Monica!

  • Sasha TamarSasha TamarYoga Student Since 2012

    I’ve come across many a yoga instructor over the years, but Monica stands out as genuinely amiable, as she glows with an infectious inner light, and highly devoted to and passionate about her practice. Her dedication to Ashtanga as a lifestyle is very clear, and creates for a contagious motivating force. Every time I’ve practiced with her, she eagerly transmits her devotion and passion of Ashtanga and meditation to everyone in class; she makes the most fledgling beginner feel at home, and simultaneously challenges the more advanced students. While I only practice Ashtanga with her, I know she provides therapeutic yoga sessions as well as meditation. And, if her methods of guiding students out of the Ashtanga vigor into the more meditative savasana are indicative of her meditational techniques, I’d recommend her to anyone

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