Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga Mat

1. Women's Adventure magazine

Women's Adventure magazine gives the Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga Mat a 4-star rating (out of 5). Although testers say the yoga mat has "excellent grip" and doesn't move or bunch, the Barefoot Yoga mat earns the lowest rating of the five mats tested here.

Review: Untitle, Winter 2011 Editor's Choice Awards -- Yoga, Nov. 15, 2010

2. Om Shanti: A Yoga Blog

The editor of the Om Shanti yoga blog has an in-depth look at eco-friendly yoga mats. Barefoot Yoga's Original Eco Yoga Mat ties with a Manduka mat for the top spot. The editor likes the non-slip surface and finds it durable enough for daily use.

Review: The Best (and Worst) Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats, "Eugene", March 29, 2009

3. Natural Health

The Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga Mat earns an Editor's Pick award from Natural Health magazine. "The jute is soft to the touch and helps the mat last longer, while the natural rubber underside grips every floor type," says Daniel Mazori.

Review: Editor's Picks Yoga Mats, Daniel Mazori

4. FitSugar.com

FitSugar.com recommends the Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga Mat for Bikram and hot yoga, since the natural fibers provide plenty of grip and help prevent slipping.

Review: Which Yoga Mat Is Your All-Time Favorite?, Leta Shy, Feb. 10, 2011

5. The New York Times

This article from The New York Times is several years old, but it includes details on five yoga mats. The author enlists the help of a yoga teacher to test the yoga mats, including the Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga Mat. The tester likes the textured surface, which provides a good grip.

Review: For Some Things, It's O.K. to be Sticky (Yoga Mats), Jessica Cassity, June 21, 2007