It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of yoga. While, I wouldn’t go quite as far as to call myself a “yogi”, in addition to a good strong martini, my regular yoga class is one of the things I miss most about non-pregnant life. It was really challenging and I loved pushing myself even harder each week. Now that I’m well into pregnancy, I’ve found that even prenatal yoga is fun and can really help relieve some of the back pain that comes along with carrying the lil’ guy front and center. Plus, without that good strong martini something needs to help destress me after a long day at work, ha!
So, needless to say, when Plank asked if I would review one of their yoga mats I immediately said, YES! I was thrilled when it arrived, and while the “spilled pills on the bathroom floor,” motif may at first glance be unusual, I think it’s quirky and kind of hilarious. Plus, it’s much more eye catching than the standard pink or blue mat. I mean, if that design doesn’t strike up a conversation in the prenatal yoga class, I don’t know what will!
After giving the mat a thorough test drive, I’m even more in lurve. It’s got both great length for all those downward facing dogs, and a strong grip that works on both carpet and harder surfaces. For me this is really important since I like to go both to classes, as well as squeeze in a few minutes at home (BTW did you know you can find free classes on You Tube? Perfect for traveling or squeezing in ten minutes here and there!). Overall I would rate Plank’s yoga mat highly, especially if you like quality products with unique design. It truly blows away my poor ol’ mat from Target. You can check out all of Plank’s offerings here!
Disclosure: We were provided with a mat for purposes of this review, but the opinions expressed are our own.
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wow! a mat like that would be a great conversation opener!!
I have a mat by Nike and after 2,5 years it started chipping off a bit.
I’m thinking of getting a new better one, but I’m not sure yet!
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how cute are you!
Lilac and Grey
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That mat is cracking me up! You look great!
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i love the shag carpet one!! hilarious.
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Ha, too funny! I don’t know if I would want to be known as the pillhead” in my yoga class…but it is a great conversation starter, I suppose.
I have heard amazing things about yoga while preggers, my best friend SWORE by it. I personally just walked and walked and walked…maybe yoga would have been more fun. Always next time, right?
Happy weekend to you.
C
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I am a yoga instructor
xoxox,
CC
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 9:44 am
You are? No wonder you’re in such fabulous shape!
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Love the quirky mat! I have to say, I gave yoga a solid go and I failed miserably! It’s really a tough workout
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This mat cracks me up…. I can just imagine showing up to class and people looking at me suspiciously!
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Yes! The grip is super important for me. And I love that it grips on carpet as well. Great review! You are looking fabulous.
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I’ve heard Plank is awesome though I use Manduka myself– need the thicker mat for cushioning a knee injury. Just saw Plank on Gilt City yesterday!
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LOVE yoga! that mat looks much better than my cheap mat from target too!
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oh I love it!!! Plank makes the best! I particularly like the one with the grass. Strong grip is the most important thing. What a great review
you look so pretty!
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Nice living room! I am not much of a fan of Yoga. I would rather break a sweat if I am stressing…but I do admire the people that can stretch like that! LOL
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You look great! And your living room? Pristine!
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that mat is really cute! i’m glad to hear you found a way to help relieve some of your pain of course without having the alcohol, maybe you should continue yoga after your baby comes, it will certainly help with stretching!
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Looks like a great workout mat! We have a boring old green one from Target. Good for you for doing prenatal yoga!
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Megan, you look so great! And I’m super glad you’re liking prenatal yoga… I’ve heard it’s really good for you.
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
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nice review! i love doing yoga!
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Megan wow, wow, wow…
What a way to pick me up after having a bitch moan about my day. You made my day!!!
First, you look great and congratulations and secondly you look fab on m’mat.
Thank you for the great review, the honesty and the laughs.
You are correct, I definitely do want to strike up a different conversation about what yoga should look like and what it can be, so I loved that it is doing what it was designed to do, create smiles and conversation starters in class.
And of course being a product designer by chromosomes, the mat not only had to look goo,d it had to function, so yes, grip is a priority. Even though it does have a smooth finish, its grip is activated by the heat and pressure from your hands and feet. I wear-tested m’mats in the combat zone for perspiration, a hot powered Baptiste Flow class and they get me 2/3 of the class before I need to lay down a towel…
Good luck with the pregnancy, if you like to do yoga at home and for it to feel like a real classroom, you may or may not know, I’m always pimping @yogaglo on my fanpage… the well heeled guru, they have tonnes of classes for pregnancy, post, pre and anything in between… buzz me, I’ll give you the lo’ down, which is a lil’ different that other folk’s downs…
Thanks again,
Doreen…
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I have never been able to get into yoga, though I’ve tried a few different times. You look so zen, I am (almost) tempted to try it again.
What I AM into is how lovely your living room is. Gorgeous and simple, but lush and warm. I love it.
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I love yoga, would call myself a yogi but have missed it so much with this stupid elbow injury i have
that mat is adorbs!!!
i use a manduka mat which can be very slippery in the beginning
how was this mat???
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I have heard about their mats. I really need to give it a try! And I agree-when I was pregnant I missed my regular yoga classes but I quickly got into prenatal and enjoyed the calm 1 hr to myself. Looking great Meghan!
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OMG I LOVE that mat! Awesome!
PS I thought this was going to be a discussion of how the plank exercise does not work while preggers. Glad you can still enjoy yoga, if not martinis =)
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
@Mary @ stylefyles, Too funny! I can’t even imagine attempting a Plank right now. I think it would be more of a “belly grazer”!
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Hiya Megan!!
Tell me about it… I’ve been so darn lazy since I got pregnant and while i’d like to believe I haven’t gain toooo much excessive weight. I do know I could have been so much more active and healthier…
Lol, as for the yoga mat, it made be crack. Yoga with a sense of Humour
) thats a first for me.
xx
Siddy
http://www.SiddySays.com
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I love this!! How funny is this mat??!
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how cute is that bump getting?? very!
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Before I even got to the part where I realized you were reviewing the mat, I was thinking, “Wow, I love that mat!” Glad to hear you love it, too!
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Good stuff. Cute mat.
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