Gaiam’s Essential Support Yoga Mat is ideal for those new to yoga and performs best in restorative to slower paced practises. The 4.5mm thickness provides a little extra cushioning combined with a ridged, light-tac surface giving the safety you need to enhance and maintain proper alignment. The midnight Mandala design is sure to delight. The Essential Support mat is also latex free and free of six harmful phthalates making it a better mat for both you and the planet.