Side by side
Liforme vs Manduka GRP
Liforme
29 positive (83%) · 3 mixed (9%) · 3 negative (9%)
Trust + time weighted: +75%
AI summary — not a quote
Liforme yoga mats are widely praised for their exceptional grip, particularly for practitioners who sweat heavily or practice high-intensity styles like Ashtanga and power flow. Users frequently describe the grip as "unreal" and superior to competitors like Manduka, noting that it requires no break-in period. While the alignment lines and supportive thickness are highly valued, the mat is also noted for being expensive, heavy, and prone to showing wear or losing its "sticky" quality after 6 to 12 months of heavy use.
Pros
- Exceptional non-slip grip even during very sweaty sessions
- Helpful alignment lines for proper positioning
- No break-in period required; grippy from the first use
- Thicker and more supportive feel compared to many rubber mats
Cons
- High price point compared to other premium mats
- Heavier and bulkier than many alternatives
- Surface can be too grippy for transitions that require sliding the feet
- Prone to staining and showing sweat marks, especially on lighter colors
Top excerpts
But then they brought out a new colour that I loved and I made a late night purchase that I came close to cancelling next day. But I absolutely love it. It is genuinely so comfortable to use and absolutely non slip.
Surprised no one has mentioned Liforme. I resisted getting an expensive mat for years but the difference is night and day. Some of us are sweaty enough that it’s not just a matter of engaging muscles more, we need the grip to be able to engage those muscles properly.
No competition in terms of grip - Liforme beats Manduka.
I’m wondering if anyone knows of a mat that has the similar smooth rubbery surface to a lifeforme or Lululemon
My own mats are Liforme and Yogiraj, both expensive and worth it.
Manduka GRP
11 positive (85%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 1 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted: +82%
Top excerpts
my manduka GRP was such a great investment and has done me right for two years now.
Manduka GRP has been fantastic for me and my grip. It has plenty of padding (for me) and has held up great in all of my heated classes, and I sweat *a lot*.
The Manduka GRP on the other hand. It a fantastic mat! It’s 5mm thick, which might be the same that Liforme boasts, but does have a nice amount of squish to it, without being actually squishy. It’s also like half the price, and will last longer than your Liforme mats.
I like the manduka GRP. Lasted so much longer than liforme.
the GRP is the closest thing to a Liforme mat on the market (for half the price)