This is a really nice set! The bag fits everything perfectly. However, I thought there would be a shoulder strap. This isn't really a problem for me but important to know! The quality is nice and fairly light weight. The color is pretty but in person looks more like a pastel purple instead of the vibrant purple I thought I would be getting. This is a nice set for someone who is just starting out! It has all the necessary pieces. I would say it's a fair price for what you get.
My kit came in on Saturday & I was ecstatic. The quality was better than I expected for the price, and the dreaded new mat smell was barely noticeable. After leaving the mat & blocks out for 24 hours it was all gone. On Monday I packed my bag & headed to my yoga class excited that I no longer had to use their equipment. Let me just say...WOW! The mat was wonderful...no slippage at all, something I did not have with the studio loaners. The extra thickness really made a difference! The strap came in handy (I have short arms) and the blocks performed beautifully. The only issue I had was one of my own making. Being new to yoga, I need 4" blocks (I should have read the dimensions more closely). I was so pleased with my kit, I ordered the 4" blocks from Clever Yoga without even looking at any other options. I am sure I will transition to the 3" blocks as I progress in my practice. The bag is a great size & everything (including my clothes & extras) fit beautifully. Of course I'll add my own flair to the plain black bag, but isn't that what fabric paint is for? =) Thank you for creating such a perfect set at such an affordable price!
I was hesitate about ordering this kit simply because it's hard to tell the quality of the material without seeing it in person. I must say I was very surprised to find that the items are high quality and perfect. The mat is very soft and thicker than I thought, which is what I wanted. The blocks are a little harder than I am used to, but I am getting used to them. The bag is very convenient, and the towels and strap are also made very well. The large towel fits under the mat perfectly. I would recommend this set to anyone, new to yoga or years into the practice. It is reasonably priced and comes with all the high quality materials you need.
My yoga studio provides really nice mats and props, so I was fortunate enough to not have to constantly carry them to classes. When I decided to supplement my work day with some yoga, I realized my knees hurt on my own yoga mat, as it was obviously too thin. I spent several months searching for the perfect yoga mat that had enough thickness for my knees, but was still "thin" enough for my feet to feel grounded and my ankles not to wobble. This mat is that perfect thickness, and I could not be happier.It's a huge bonus that it came with the mat and face towel, 2 blocks, strap, and carrying case! The towels are way better than I had expected them to be when included in a bundle. In fact, they are quite wonderful and don't make my hands feel dry and scaly like some microfiber towels do.The blocks did have some indentations on them when they arrived, but that's to be expected with packaging and shipping. Once I unwrapped them and let them sit out awhile, the indentations went away.This bundle would be a great gift for any yogi, especially new yogis needing props.
I am 20 days into Yoga with Adriene's "30 Days of Yoga" on YouTube. I had been using a beach towel for the first 4 days but it wasn't cushioning my knees and spine enough because I practice on my concrete patio and was getting bruised up. When I was sure I was going to stick with yoga I looked for a real mat and other supplies online. I found this kit and it has everything I need.The mat is cushioned, no slipping, heavy enough not to be blown around by the wind and a nice blue color. Towels are soft but I haven't used them much yet. The strap does its job just fine. The blocks are nice but the foam is getting scratched up by my short nails.Overall I would recommend this set to someone just starting out.