Courtney W.
So many years I've I've enjoyed occasional yoga etc, but always been hindered by stretchy sliding mats....why did I not find these cork mats sooner?! I absolutely LOVE this may, not too thick, not too thin and not slippery at all! So perfect. Thanks Valka Yoga! I also appreciate the sustainability and NZ Made!
Jemima C.
So comfy and doesn't move then doing poses! Love it so much. Thank you
Emma C.
Love my new yoga mat! Feels and looks beautiful!
Emily T.
Nice grip and thickness. Heavier than my last mat. Don't enjoy the smell but it's fading.
Charlotte G.
Amazing eco conscious products, wonderful customer happiness service, and the most supportive soul behind it all! Thank you so very much @valkayoga for being here. You are a gift to this world!
David B.
I am a sweaty yogi and this was distracting me from performing many asanas such as downward facing dog. The mat is superb and grippy. To also think that the mat is environmentally friendly and healthier than other mats on the market is great.
Lynda C.
Love my Valka yoga mat, good quality cork, a good thickness, and a good size. No distracting designs on it either!
Wendy L.
I'm a newbee to yoga and it was important to me to purchase a product that wasn't going to be harmful to me on my wellness journey. I'm also really impressed with the sustainability aspect of the mat production.
Maddie T.
Amazing grippy mat! Far better than my previous mat. Couldn’t fault it.
Mike B.
Awesome mat and definatley a step up on my last one that was wearing. I can only liken the difference to being similar from riding a hardtail mountain bike and going to a full suspension MTB - it's plush, slightly wider and gives me better handling (less slippery) Best of all I like the sustainable approach taken - great work, keep it up
Luisa C.
So comfortable and fun to practice on. Shipping was super quick and it arrived just in time for lockdown! Would never practice on anything else again, and not really sure why I put up with my horrible old PVC mat for so long.....
Simon B.
only done two very brief sessions so far, but first impressions are fantastic. beautiful thick material. lightly brushing the cork with your hand you would think it will be very slippy, but with body weight on it, it seems much more stable and 'sticky' than any other mat i have tried. really looking forward to seeing how this mat lasts through time.
Agus P.
So far so good! I'm very new to yoga but the mat feels great, not at all slippery. Thanks for an awesome and sustainable product.
Annalisa
This mat is amazing! I appreciate that it's sustainably made, and it looks so beautiful. I especially like how thick it is, much more comfortable on my joints, and excellent customer service too.
Melissa C.
Best yoga mat! The texture and thickness really makes a difference, especially for my knees! I would highly recommended such a good product and friendly with our planet, perfect match!
Simon S.
First impressions are positive. Good cushioning and ideal size. As grippy as my previous rubber mat. Will see how it goes over the coming months.
Blair H.
The cork mat is great. I love it.
A H.
I love this mat as it is the thickest most cushiony mat I have ever used and makes it super comfortable on our hardwood floor.
I only wish it made it easier to do the actual postures, LOL.
Lara R.
Beautiful mat, slightly longer than my old one which is great, the cork has a great feel and super grippy, no regrets here
Lukas D.
Happy wife happy life
My partner asked me to buy a Valka yoga mat for her birthday and I did it:-D And she is happy and satisfied.
Alex B.
Primo product and excellent kiwi service
Very glad to have received all the items I ordered in time for my girlfriends departure overseas. We will use these mats all the time!
Boyrcr420
LOVE THIS MAT!
I bought this Mat to replace some of my older mats but mainly to bring to my Hot Yoga practice because I was finding rubber and Vinyl Mats to slippery during Hot yoga sessions. A cork mat appealed to me because of it's natural anti-bacterial qualities and for the non-slip surface I read in reviews. Could not be happier.
The mat gets wet from sweat during hot Yoga but dries quickly and stays fresh. It's been non-slip always, and has now become my regular mat for Hot and Vinyasa flow classes. I would replace this mat with the same one if anything ever happened to it.
I read that it's heavy which is true but that is fine by me and it actually rolls into a smaller diameter than my other mats.
Hayley C.
Premium Cork Yoga Mat
Love my new Premium Cork Yoga Mat
Kevin B
Amazing yoga mat
This is one of the nicest yoga mats I have seen and I get plenty of compliments. Was reluctant to spend this money on a yoga mat but knew I want an all natural product and this is perfect.
Flexiest
Love love love love this yoga mat ! Awesome for hot yoga.
Love this yoga mat so much I got a second one for when friends visit . I practice Bikram and hot vinyasa, as well as non hot yoga at home.... i sweat buckets and this mat stays grippy underfoot . Best yoga mat I have ever purchased, and I have gone through probably 50 in my day ! :)
Lucy J.
Best mat I’ve ever owned!
I’ve been doing yoga for 20 years and this is hands down (no pun intended) the best mat I’ve ever owned. It’s so soft to the touch, just the right amount of sponginess, and it feels good to practice on a natural surface as opposed to the plasticky mats I’ve used in the past. Namaste
Vanessa M.
This cork mat is the nicest thing I have done for my practice in a long time
The soft, natural feel, is a balm. No weird odors and doesn't curl when rolled. If you want a 'sticky' feel, this is not your mat. I have no problem with the grip on the cork for any asana - including a weekly 108 surya namaskar with jumping back and up. I just ordered the cork block too, because it just feels so much better than plastic.
Irene W.
Premium Cork Yoga Mat
Love it Love it Love it. More than lived up to my expectations non slip, comfortable and the cork is so nice to lie on. Easy to care for and a bonus that is environmentally friendly. I know of one other person who purchased the cork mat after seeing mine
Kat
I love my Valka mat
I love my Valka mat. It feels so soft and velvety smooth to the touch, yet I feel like a gecko when things heat up, this mat is sticky as! I love that it's made of sustainable products that I don't feel bad about going back into the environment when the mat is (eventually) done. Danny is super conscious of the impact the Valka products have on our world and sincerely wants to minimise any harm caused by our practice.
Dan M.
Fantastic mat
I'm really enjoying the mat. It is beautiful and sustainable. So happy with it. A little heavier than i expected but thats ok. Really appreciate the carry strap. Wasn't expecting that
Jill M.
Best yet
I love this mat. I have bought a lot of mats over the years and this is the best so far. Love that it doesn’t move around and I don’t slide on it. Nice and long and it smells way better than the foam ones.
Sheryl Simpson
Yoga Mat
Beautiful mat to practise on, great density and flatness, no annoying curling. Love it.
Aidan
Really, perfect
Have used this mat for a few weeks now and am completely satisfied. I practice a fairly demanding Ashtanga routine and lose focus if I slip or feel the mat stretching between feet in warrior etc.
My previous mat was a Jade yoga mat, and I liked it. I've tried the more expensive Manduka mats too. This one is superior in my opinion. And it's made in NZ!
Oh also, there was a slip up by the shipping company and Valka were very communicative and offered to send another mat if it wasn't resolved.
Thanks very much.
Sue W.
Premium Cork Yoga Mat
I’ve only used my Mat once just love it nice and padded no slipping which is great.Really pleased with the cork just really nice to workout one.
Kevin Fraher
Great service levels
Danny provided excellent support and responsiveness to my needs.
Buy with confidence.
Andrew
Feel good mat
I am really impressed with the feel of the Valka mat underfoot. I have read about the performance of cork mats when wet but the grip with the mat dry is also fantastic. Wonderful customer service when ordering too. Much appreciated.
Jill
Best mat
This is a fabulous mat that I love using! I have tried other mats, that claim to be eco-friendly - they slipped under fast exercise, lost their softness, & could only be disposed of in landfill. This will not slip, is super comfortably padded, & I can not see it ever wearing out! Could not recommend a mat more.
