I love this yoga mat, even my 4 month golden retriever puppy loves it for naps. Picked him up, put him on his daddy's recliner and he went right back on it and stretched. It's so thick and comfortable. I'm so happy with my new yoga mat, so pretty to. I'm looking forward to doing planks without my elbows hurting, I usually do it on the area rug. I have another yoga mat, bought second hand, it was 100.00 new, and I know I'd never buy that one new. Sydneys I'd buy new again, well worth it!