At Sage Meditation we offer three sizes of bodywork mats. The Thai and Shiatsu Massage Mats are the most popular. The third size is a smaller Personal Bodywork Mat. All three are constructed the same way — a linen-fabric enclosed cotton-batting insert with a heavier cotton-twill cover that is removable and washable.
In addition to the standard cotton batting insert, the Thai and Shiatsu Massage Mats are also available with an Organic Cotton insert. Since organic fabric is significantly more expensive, we offer the organic mats with a non-organic cotton cover as a cost-saving compromise. Because the cover is machine washable, any non-organic treatments can easily be washed out.
Thai Massage Mat — 80” x 60” x 3”
The Thai Massage Mat is the largest mat at 80 inches long by 60 inches wide by 3 inches thick — approximately the size of a queen-size bed mattress. With Thai Massage, the therapist gets on the mat fully with the client, so this substantial mat allows both to work together in complete comfort. Three inches of cotton batting creates a comfortable, futon-like surface where neither therapist nor client will feel the floor.
We also offer the Thai Massage Mat with a closed-cell poly foam insert, which reduces the weight to nearly half. The trade-off is that the poly foam mat is only 2 inches thick — on a hard surface, one may feel the floor when kneeling or resting on elbows. Still, it’s a great option for portability.
Shiatsu Massage Mat — 78” x 42” x 3”
The Shiatsu Massage Mat is slightly larger than a standard twin-size bed mattress. It is comfortable and large enough for the therapist to kneel on the mat next to the client while performing Shiatsu Massage.
Personal Bodywork Mat — 72” x 28” x 2”
The Personal Bodywork Mat offers a smaller, more portable option with very good comfort. It works well on soft, carpeted floors or rugs. Two of these mats placed side by side are nearly equivalent in size to the Thai Massage Mat, and the smaller mats may be easier to handle.
Versatility
These mats have many uses beyond massage. The Personal Bodywork Mat is perfect for camping, sleeping at a friend’s house, or an overnight stay. The Shiatsu and Thai Massage Mats can be covered with a fitted sheet and used as guest bedding — children love them for sleepovers and play. We recommend regular rotating and flipping to ensure even wear.
All three mats feature cotton-batting inserts with three one-inch layers, tufted in several places to prevent migration. The covers have a long zipper for easy removal and washing. Each mat comes with a heavy cotton web strap and quick-release buckles that hold the rolled mat in place and double as a shoulder strap for carrying.
Overall, the Personal Bodywork Mat, Shiatsu Massage Mat, and Thai Massage Mat are a great value — durable, comfortable, versatile, and built to last for years.
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