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Yoga with Tim vs Manduka PRO
Yoga with Tim
12 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
Top excerpts
I follow Two Birds Yoga, Five Parks Yoga, Yoga with Tim, and Charlie Follows now. They're all very passionate and provide a lot of variety.b
Yoga with Tim on YouTube
Having said that, there are a ton of options for beginners YT videos - Charlie Follows, Adrienne, yoga with Tim, kassandra.
Love Yoga with Tim!
Parent context: You checkout yoga with Tim, he has good 39 day challenges with good follow up and explanation of things. Reply: One class with Tim makes me question my whole practice 😂 (in a good way! His alignment cues are one of a kind and always activate something new, even after 7+ years of daily practice)
Manduka PRO
35 positive (83%) · 2 mixed (5%) · 5 negative (12%)
Trust + time weighted: +70%
AI summary — not a quote
The Manduka PRO is widely regarded as a 'buy it for life' yoga mat, with users frequently reporting 10 to 15 years of regular use while maintaining its condition. However, it is highly polarizing due to its surface texture; while many praise its support and long-term feel, a significant number of users find it dangerously slippery, especially before a lengthy break-in period or when exposed to sweat.
Pros
- Exceptional durability with many users reporting over a decade of use.
- Provides firm, high-quality support suitable for various yoga styles and heavier bodies.
- Latex-free construction.
- Easy to clean and maintains its aesthetic appearance over years of practice.
Cons
- Notorious for being extremely slippery when new.
- Requires a difficult and sometimes unsuccessful break-in period.
- Often necessitates the additional purchase of yoga towels for adequate grip.
- Heavy and less portable than lighter alternatives.
Top excerpts
I like my Manduka pro and yogitoes towel.
Superb mat: Manduka Pro.
Parent context: Please get her a Manduka Pro! And at least two yoga towels to go with it. Reply: I would, but I think she would actually get so frustrated breaking it in that she wouldn’t use it.
Please get her a Manduka Pro!
I’d still recommend a Manduka PRO or PRO Extra Long for your height. It’s durable, very supportive for heavier bodies, and has great grip once broken in, making it a solid choice for regular Vinyasa and Gravity yoga.