YogaAccessories (TM) 4'' Foam Yoga Block

YogaAccessories (TM) 4'' Foam Yoga Block Avy Ferguson

This product is listed as
YogaAccessories (TM) 4'' Foam Yoga Block
Block... not blocks. People should learn to read before giving this product lower scores.

The block are pretty firm, but not uncomfortable. They really help with poses. I have a bad back and find these help with relieving some of the tension when I remember to use them.

4" Yoga Blocks 4lb (2 Per Pack) Black

4" Yoga Blocks 4lb (2 Per Pack) Black M. Watson "Desk Jockey"

First, the blocks are *not* 4 lbs as advertised the in title. If you look at the specs you will see that the shipping weight is 1.8lbs for both (I should have looked at the specs first before ordering) When I received the blocks, the first thing I noticed was their lack of weight.

Second, the blocks smell strongly of bad smelling chemicals (I am not the only reviewer to notice this, but apparently the only one offended by it). I took the shrinkwrap off of one and had to immediately place it outside because of the horrible odor.

I will try to return these items - I will report back what happens with the return. Based on the seller's return policy, my gut feeling is that they won't refund the shipping and will charge me a 35% restocking fee since one of these items is opened, even though I believe they are defective (i.e. smell like chemicals) and not as advertised (i.e. not 4 lb). We'll see.

Manduka Mat Renew Yoga Mat Spray

Manduka Mat Renew Yoga Mat Spray Review By Reader "cvrcak1"

I practice Power Yoga that causes so much sweating during the class that mat towel is requirement to avoid slippage. Even with mat towel, mat cleansing after practice is definitely recommended. When I started purchasing towels Manduka was one of the brands I stuck with. Soon enough, I wanted to treat my yoga mat(s) with good cleaning solution, so when I came across Manduka brand yoga mat cleanser, I could not pass it on. Great news is that Manduka stands by its brand reputation. I bought cleanser with lemongrass smell and it cleans my mat wonderfully while leaving a pleasant fragrance that lasts. I am sure I have found the right brand of cleanser for my yoga mats (I definitely have more than one!). Seller shipped product quickly.

Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple)

Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple) Review By Jill Florio "blog.runpee.com"

I find this dark plum-colored mat attractive, sticky and a stable source for downward dog poses, upward bow variations, shoulder stands and everything else. It's long enough for me to keep my entire body on the mat when lying down (I'm 5'4). It's a good, basic product. The mat didn't even have a strong "new mat" smell when freshly opened, which was a plus.

My husband uses the mat for more conventional workouts - as a base for crunches and push ups. We've even used it for tai chi and qi gong.

Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple)

Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple) Review By Felicia Wong

 I have sweaty palms, which makes yoga difficult for me. I've tried a rosin bag, wiping down my mat, but I still slipped and slid around in asanas like downward dog. I finally bought this yoga towel, and I have to say that it eliminates most of my slipping problems.

However, when there's a lot of movement involved, the towel moves out of place very easily because there are no traction / silicon dots like the pricier yoga towels. Sometimes when the person beside me plonks down his/her mat, the draft created also blows the towel out of place.

Overall, the towel has served its purpose, and I don't mind the occasional smoothing out / adjusting during yoga class. It is not overly distracting, and something I can live with, rather than pay $60 for a Yogitoes towel. Moving forward, I may look into an open-cell yoga mat like Jade for a less slippery surface, instead of having to deal with a towel.