Leo handed her the . "The middle ground. It has the same 'forever' durability as the big PRO, but it's slimmed down. It’s the goldilocks mat—enough cushion for your knees, but light enough to sling over your shoulder for the subway." The GRP: The Hot Yoga Specialist

"Then you want the ," Leo said. "Unlike the others, it’s designed to be porous. It pulls moisture away so you never need a towel. It’s the ultimate 'sticky' mat for the sweatiest of souls."

"And what if I'm sweating like I'm in a sauna?" Maya asked, remembering her slippery hands in last week's Hot Flow.

Leo pointed to the . "This is the tank," he explained. "It’s thick, heavy, and practically indestructible. It has a closed-cell surface, so it won’t soak up your sweat like a sponge. It starts a bit slippery, but the more you use it, the better it grips—like a pair of raw denim jeans that mold to your body." The eKO: The Natural Connection

"I want something that will last a lifetime," Maya said. "I practice every day, mostly Power Yoga, and I’m tired of mats peeling like old skin."

"But I care about the earth," Maya countered, reaching for a mat with a marbled, organic texture. "Is there something... greener?"

Maya closed her eyes and imagined her week. She saw herself riding her bike to the studio, flowing through hard Vinyasas, and wanting a mat that would still be with her ten years from now.

"Good choice," Leo smiled. "Now, remember: that mat when you get home to break it in. Your practice starts now."