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Rajapruek Samui Resort
95/5 Moo 2, T. Lipa Noi, Thong Yang Beach
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140
Lipa Noi Beach
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The Rajapruek Samui Resort is located on the quiet beach of Thong Yang Bay, also known as Sunset Beach. Besides magical sunsets, it also offers shallow water where children can swim safely. The Rajapruek Samui Resort is well equipped and offers 3 premium beach bungalows, 6 beach bungalows, 1 family suite and 57 deluxe rooms. All rooms are equipped with the standard facilities of a high-class hotel such as individually controlled air conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge, minibar, satellite TV, safe and private balcony. The resort facilities include a swimming pool, conference room, library, massage, water sports and Wi-Fi Internet.
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Date of stay:
Feb 22, 2014
Accommodation and facilities:
All of facilities are the best. Sea view connect with Rajapruek Samui Resort. Suit for take a rest and relax seem like private beach because it s too quiet and all staff s too friendly.
Reservation service:
Good Service
Feb 25, 2014
written by:
romcharee jongcharoenchaiporn
Date of stay:
Feb 08, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Rajapruek is located in Lipa Noi Beach i,e on the west side of the island. This gives it about an hour more of the sun than on the east side of the island. This time we wanted to find something away from it all. We wanted to be AWAY, and we found it. A quaint and remote piece of heaven, a place on the west coast of the island. At first the hotel may seem a bit rundown, but with time, you get used to it. Even the rusty and beat up gym equipment standing right by the entrance, which should have been thrown away long time ago, will not bother you that much [has been removed by the end of our stay]. BUT, There is one thing that deserves a special mention : Judy at the reception is so accommodating that she definitely deserves a special mention and a special award . Will come back here for sure if the time permits. [hope the wi-fi is free there by then as it's a bit tacky to charge for it at this day and age] Stayed January 2012, traveled as couple
Reservation service:
excellent response
Feb 14, 2012
written by:
ryszard grzenia
Date of stay:
Jan 28, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Ett hotell som ligger väldigt avsides, men vid en fin strand. Två pooler på hotellet, en stor 20 m mot vägen och en mindre mot stranden. Bra frukostbuffé, men spartanskt möblerade rum utan balkong. Vi fick inte varmvattnet att fungera i duschen. Hotellet börjar bli slitet. Man får vad man betalar för...
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Jan 31, 2012
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Björn Petersson
Date of stay:
Dec 29, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Nice place,nice people
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Jan 28, 2012
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Hans Andreas Lehne
Date of stay:
Aug 26, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Fanstica la posizione , il servizio pulizia camera impeccabile ristorante ottima cucina, peccato che stanno ritrutturando proprio ora !! Agosto 2011
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Sep 06, 2011
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Jan 02, 2011
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Jan 05, 2011
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Date of stay:
Oct 14, 2010
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The resort is off the beaten track and transport required to get to shops, supermarket & restaurants. The rooms were comfortable and clean although the resort is in need of a re-vamp. Disappointing that the pool rooms do not have a jug or tea and coffee making facilities. No bath and no proper shower recess. No public lounge area or couches to sit and read if it is wet. However the price was reasonable and the staff are very friendly. Very enjoyable buffet breakfasts.
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I would definitely use Sawadee again. Good room rate and transport to and from the airport was easily arranged.
Oct 19, 2010
written by:
Tex Houston
Date of stay:
Jul 26, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Very Nice hotel...clean rooms and the staff were simply fabulous
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Great location for kids...quiet with very good food and an excellent hotel menu
Jul 29, 2010
written by:
Jeff Steven Gangl
Date of stay:
May 21, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Beautiful clean bungalow.Service excellent.Excellent views. Peaceful
Reservation service:
Handled efficiently
May 27, 2010
written by:
Fiona Lynn
Date of stay:
Apr 08, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Very quiet and good area . I love this place. Will come back again.Thanks for your very friendly and good services .
Reservation service:
very easy :)
May 12, 2010
written by:
Prakarn Satamalee
Date of stay:
Feb 13, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Je suis resté 8 nuits en beachfront bungalows . J ai apprécié le calme de l endroit et de sa plage . Pour le confort rien à redire . A moins de ne pas vouloir explorer les environs , je recommande de louer un motorbyke à la réception ou un véhicule . La cuisine du restaurant et bonne et la carte est correcte . Un endroit à préférer de loin au tumulte de Chaweng et de sa surpopulation . A conseiller .
Reservation service:
réservation faite par sawadee.com . prestation de qualité et irréprochable sur le service online .
Feb 23, 2010
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JANCZAK Dominique
Date of stay:
Feb 01, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Very quiet and remote location with great accommodation (beachfront or beach bungalows are highly recommended). Rooms are nice and spacious, very clean and well kept. The staff is very attentive, everything has been taken care of with smile. Small downsize on breakfast - no fresh salad served! The laid-back atmosphere has been somewhat ruined by loud techno beat coming all day long from nearby Nikki Beach. Best Thai massage I ever have got just 50 m down the beach.
Reservation service:
Fast & reliable
Feb 03, 2010
written by:
Aivar Kaas
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Rajapruek Samui Resort
Free your mind and unleash your imagination as you set foot on the pristine beach of Koh Samui, Thailand. Our resort is a destination of quiet beauty where one can enjoy the caress of the breeze and the whispers of waves on the sand.
Rajapruek Samui Resort is located along the gulf of Siam and on the serene beachfront of Lipa Noi, which is also known as Sunset Beach, one of Koh Samui's renowned private beaches. Adding to the scenery is the magnificent sunset combined with our friendly service, ensuring that your stay at the resort is peaceful and awe inspiring. Our beach is certainly ideal for children. With its shallow waters, it is very safe for the little ones to enjoy a swim.
Take pleasure from our resort at your leisure, be it swimming, canoeing, sailing or pampering yourself with a session of our relaxing massage treatment, such as oil and Thai massages. Rajapruek Samui Resort is the perfect place to spend your holiday on Koh Samui.
Our accommodations present a selection of
3 beachfront bungalows, 6 beach bungalows, 1 family suite and 57 deluxe rooms
:: Standard Deluxe (26 sq.m.) - 42 Units ::
Standard Deluxe Rooms located upstairs in our hotel two storey building, approximately 50 m. from the beach.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
Flat screen TV
Satellite TV
In room safety deposit box
Hot and cold shower
:: Pool Access Deluxe (26 sq.m.) - 7 Units ::
Pool Access Deluxe Rooms located downstairs in our hotel two storey building, approximately 50 m. from the beach. Each guest room has a direct access to our 24 m x 10 m swimming pool.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
Flat screen TV
Satellite TV
In room safety deposit box
Hot and cold shower
:: Garden Access Deluxe (26 sq.m.) - 11 Units ::
Garden Access Deluxe Rooms located downstairs in our hotel two storey building, approximately 50 m. from the beach. Each guest room has a private garden.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
Flat screen TV
Satellite TV
In room safety deposit box
Hot and cold shower
:: Seaview Suite (52 sq.m.) - 3 Units ::
The Seaview Suites are located upstairs in our new hotel building with panoramic sea view. Our hotel building is approximately 50 meters from the beach. 2 of the 3 Seaview Suite have a connecting door with a Standard Deluxe room and are perfect for families.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
LCD screen TV with mini home theatre
Satellite TV
Tea and coffee making facility
In room safety deposit box
Bath tub
Hot and cold shower
:: Beach Bungalow (36 sq.m.) - 6 Units ::
Beach Bungalows located approximately 10 - 20 meters to the beach with sea view.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
Flat screen TV
Satellite TV
Tea and coffee making facility
In room safety deposit box
Bath tub
Hot and cold shower
:: Beachfront Bungalow (36 sq.m.) - 3 Units ::
Beachfront Bungalows located right next to the beach.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
LCD screen TV with mini home theatre
Satellite TV
Tea and coffee making facility
In room safety deposit box
Bath tub
Hot and cold shower
Terrace with private sun bathing beds
:: Family Suite (120 sq.m.) - 1 Unit ::
Family Suite consists of 2 bedrooms (King size bed and twin bed), 2 bathrooms and 1 living room. The Family Suite has both sea view and pool view.
Rooms Facilities
Individually controlled air conditioner
Flat screen TV
Satellite TV
In room safety deposit box
Private terrace with coffee table
Bath tub
Hot and cold shower
Choose from our tasty traditional Thai and international cuisine at this open air restaurant. Open daily from : 06.00 - 22.00 hours.
Swimming Pool:
Our 10 meter x 24 meter swimming pool is perfect for your exercise. Another free form swimming pool is only a few steps from the beach. Swim a couple laps or get a tan while sipping a refreshing beverage. Open from 07.00 - 19.00 hours.
Beach Service:
Beach service with sunbathing beds, umbrellas and beach towels. Guests will certainly enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or simply relaxing under the shade of coconut trees overlooking to the Angtong National Marine Park.
Thai Traditional Massage & Oil Massage:
A Thai traditional massage will surely get the blood running through your veins. Oil Massage definitely gives you a full relaxation.
Tour Services:
Tour services include, Angtong National Park Day Trip, Koh Tao Day Trip, Elephant Trekking, Jungle Walking, Diving, Snorkeling and Koh Samui day tour.
Personal Arrangement:
Arrangement for guests personal request of Flight Confirmation, Car and Motorbike Rental, Taxi Service, International Phone Call and Fax Service.
Laundry Service:
Get your clothes spic and span in a jiffy with our in house laundry service.
Safe Deposit Box:
Keep your valuables safe while you're frolicking in the sun in the in room electronic safe deposit box.
Book Corner:
Provide a selection of English, French, German and Norwegian novels and magazines.
Water Sport:
For those who love water sport, our resort is equipped with free use of Kayaks.
Wireless Internet Service:
Share your wonderful journey and joyous memory with your friends with our free Wi-Fi in the room and common area.
Wedding On the Beach:
Western Wedding, Traditional Thai Wedding and Western Wedding & Traditional Thai Wedding.
Elevate your next meeting or conference to a higher level with Rajapruek Samui Resort. Surrounded yourself with natural beauty and our peaceful beach, we definitely provide the insightful service that you deserve. A delightful venue for private functions, business meeting, group seminars and conferences. Perfect setting for environmental friendly groups and children outdoor activities. We can accommodate up to 250 people.
Rajapruek Samui Resort
is located on Thong Yang Beach.
45 Minutes from Chaweng Beach
40 Minutes from Airport
15 Minutes from Nathon and Seatran Ferry
5 Minutes from Raja Ferry
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The Manduka PRO
This best-selling, thick yoga mat is luxuriously dense for unparalleled comfort and cushioning. With a superior non-slip fabric-like finish, and simple, elegant design, The Manduka PRO will revolutionize your practice.
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There is a reason The Manduka PRO inspires such passion in its users - this denser, thick yoga mat has unparalleled comfort and cushioning. With the superior non-slip fabric-like finish you expect from high-performance yoga mats, and simple, elegant design, The Manduka PRO will revolutionize your practice. And best of all, it now comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. When you want the very best yoga mat, the mat chosen first by yoga teachers throughout the world, there really is only one choice – The Black Mat, for your practice and for our world.
• 7.0 lbs; 71" long; 26" wide; 1/4" thick (6 mm)
• 9.0 lbs; 85" long; 26" wide; 1/4" thick (6 mm)
• Great for Hot Yoga
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• Zero-waste, sustainable yoga mat
• High performance in a lightweight form
• Superior wear and longevity
• Slip resistant, yet non-sticky, even when wet from perspiration
• Travel-friendly for the yogi on-the-go
• OekoTex certified, emissions-free manufacturing
• 100% latex free, and safe to use for people with latex sensitivities
• Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee
• For further details, please feel free to visit our FAQ page
High Density Cushion for unparalleled experience, joint protection, and versatility on any surface (carpet, cement, hardwood floors).
Fabric-like Surface Finish for slip-resistance, even with light perspiration.
Closed-Cell Surface to keep out moisture (sweat) from seeping into the mat and breeding bacteria.
Proprietary Dot-Pattern Bottom to resist sliding.
Engineered for Sustainability High quality material will not peel, flake or fade; Longevity reduces consumption and landfill waste, Lifetime guarantee against wear & tear; Improves with use.
Oeko-Tex Certified Production for non-toxic emissions.
use & care
To Store: Roll The Black Mat with the top side (fabric-finish) facing outwards. This keeps the corners of the mat flat when practicing.
To Break In: The surface texture of The Black Mat PRO improves with use. Our customers have found that the best way to "break in" their mat is to use it on a daily basis. Another trick is to sprinkle coarse sea salt over your mat, use just a spritz of water or dampen with a cloth, scrub it down with a stiff scrub brush, and air dry in the sunshine.
To Clean: We recommend using Manduka Mat Renew or any non-solvent household cleaner and a damp cloth or sponge. Hang to dry in the sunshine. DO NOT clean your mat with a garden hose, put in the bathtub or shower, put it in the washing machine, or use a vacuum cleaner - it may break the machine and ruin your mat!
If you are ever unsure of a cleaning method, feel free to contact us at email@example.com for the best recommendations and advice for cleaning.
green mission
Manduka PRO series yoga mats, designed to last a lifetime (or two), curb the amount of PVC mats that enter landfills every year and reduces overall mat consumption. Also, during the manufacturing of most PVC products, toxic emissions may be released into the air. However, PRO series mats are manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere. The Black Mat is certified safe for human contact by OEKO-TEX, an environmental certification agency in Europe for the textile industry.
27 Customer Reviews
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This mat is fantastic. I am a very sweaty yogi but this mat never lets me slip. I'm also very tall and the long length mat is great for me. I could not be happier. I have read a couple of reviews saying the mat is slippery to begin with but I found it was much less slippery than mats I've broken in the past and after about a week I had no slipping at all. Worth every penny.
I am a yoga novice and after a few months on my regular exercise mat was looking to make an investment in a good mat that would last. After lots of reseach I decided to give this mat a shot. Worth every penny. Very comfortable and sturdy. There was about a week breaking in period (about 6 classes) but after that no slipping at all. In fact, I've tried it with and without a Manduka towel for hot yoga, and I prefer it without. The color is great too. Very soothing green. I'd recommend this mat to anyone.
Corwin Woody
Reviews always focus on the product which, based on the 9 pieces I ordered and tested including this mat, deserves its 5 of 5 star reviews. The towels, eye masks, mat, cases and everything else are all of exceptional quality, but the surprising factor was how outstanding the customer service was before, through and after the ordering process.
Manduka customer service (particularly Karin) went above and beyond my expectations, from knowledge on customs (I'm in Canada), to shipping advice, to order confirmations and even proactive shipment tracking notifications. They were considerate of my schedule and needs, and were also personable and courteous. I will never purchase yoga items from another company, solely based on the extraordinary customer service of Manduka.
Thanks for the experience!
Eric Chin
I've been using this mat regularly for over a year now and it still looks brand new. Investing in the Black Surf Pro really has changed my practice. It's very supportive and comfortable, much more so than my previous premium rubber mat. The surface texture allows a great balance between stickiness a small amount of "slide"; perfect for smooth transitions from Upward Facing Dog back to Downward Facing Dog, for example. I'd definitely buy another, except I'll never have to thanks to the Lifetime Guarantee!
This mat is my home. It's as blue as the ocean or the sky. If you're anything like me, you need ocean or sky in your life. Aside from the amazing color, this mat is well built, doesn't slip & sturdy. Much <3 to Manduka for this incredible mat!
I love this mat. Worth every cent you pay for it. It always stays exactly where you put it and it's super comfy on the feet.
recently purchased the Manduka Black Magic Pro and matching Practice Tote. I didn't mind spending a little extra for the color choice and extended lenght. The mat is by far the best out there to choose from and the bag is heavy canvas material-not the cheap flimsy nylon with mesh. Combined they are heavy for most yogis. The carry strap is wide and firm to distribute the weight of the mat evenly accross your shoulder. The zipper pulls could use a little more heft in their next desing update. I sweat alot during yoga and normaly use a towel, it's not necessary with the Pro. Once you break it in and clean a couple of times with sea salt and a damp towel the slippery coating goes away. Do yourself a favor and purchase this mat and bag. It's well worth the investment. NAMASTE
This mat significantly improved my practice since the cushioning is far superior to anything else you will find and does not move from your set place. It does not show any wear and tear and is super easy to clean.
I was the lucky owner of a Black Mat Pro that I have used just about daily for the pat 4 years until about a month ago when my car was stolen, and since my mat virtually lives in the car, with it, went my mat.
Having to return to the cheap mat I own or gyms/studios provide has been awful! My practice is my own, and I can do it without a mat or wherever of course, but I am a larger person and have a lot of bone and joint problems and I wasn't aware of just how much my manduka affected my practice. I dont get nearly the amount of pain that I get using regular mats, and have a much more fluid and enjoyable practice. It is the most sound, comfortable mat on the planet.
I originally purchased it because of the reviews and lifetime guarantee when I started getting really serious about my practice, but realized Id never have to use that guarantee because the mat actually gets better with time. It was really starting to feel like home after 4 years. I have tried out other higher end mats that friends own, nothing is like the manduka. worth every penny. And now it the same mat comes in purple, so I am buying another one even though I cant afford it because its a necessity. I am going for the 85" this time, cant wait for it to arrive, my practice just hasnt been the same since mine was stolen...
I am newer to yoga (two months into it) and practice Power Vinyasa yoga. After a lot of research into just what kind of mat I should get I purchased this one and got the 71". I am so thrilled with this mat. It has just the right thickness, density and stickiness even in the 90 degree heat we practice in; I don't slip!!!
I agree with the other people that reviewed this mat; after using two other mats before this one this mat is truly my soul mat - love love LOVE it!!!!!
I bought a Lululemon version Purple color Manduka Pro about two years ago and fell in love with it right away. It is simply amazing - nice-locking, perfect gripping and durable! Then comes the Black Magic. I struggled for months and finally bought it for my basement practice room (good reason - one Manduka Pro for the main floor and one for the basement!). The color is so gorgeous! It's a bit pricey but I would recommend it to anyone!!!
I absolutely adore this mat - its durable and grippy. I am 6'1 and 85" is perfect for me. love the color as well, amazing mat!
My Manduka Pro - Black Magic was just delivered to me last night; I haven't even officially practiced on it yet and I'm already in love with it. Absolutely my soul mat! I was just practicing a couple of poses on my living room floor last night and I cannot wait to start using it in class tonight. And I want to show it off too! Ha ha! I'm 5'10" and I went with the long length; a million times better for me than the standard length. No more shifting on my mat to make sure that my nose isn't touching the floor after releasing Chaturanga Very comfortable as I could already feel the benefits of the padding on my knees. It is a little bit heavy but that's not even remotely an issue; a great mat like this is going to have some weight to it. I've only been practicing yoga consistently for about six months now; I had no idea how much difference a mat could make. If you are dedicated to your practice and the advancement of it, I highly recommend spending the money and investing in this mat.
Stephanie Markley
I am a fairly new practicioner. I actually took my first class years ago while struggling through a bad marraige. I wandered in with my "lovely" seafoam green mat purchased from Target. A lot has changed since then and I am now dedicated to my yoga practice which of course means I needed a good/great yoga mat. I found my soul mat! I puchased the 71" version which is perfect for me at 5'9". It is not that heavy really, I would take it to the studio..no problem. I LOVE my Manduka PRO Black Magic!
I purchased my Manduka Pro Black Magic a year ago when it was first offered. It instantly became my soul mat. I love the comfort, support, and traction that it offers. I cannot even feel the hard floor beneath my mat- it's just me and my mat. Some complain about how heavy these mats are when transporting them, but to me it is worth it. There simply is no better mat. I've been using it frequently for a year now, and it doesn't show any signs of wear. My only disappointment when I purchased it was that it was not available in the 85" version. Needless to say, now that it is, I've ordered it and I cannot wait to begin practicing on it.
Adron Beene
If you are large, buy this mat. I am over six feet tall and press the scales at 225. Yes a regular guy. The 85 is perfect because I need the whole mat for my size and it holds my weight so my knees do not get bothered. Beware, I am also strong enough to carry it. It is heavy but the last mat you will every buy. Actually I also bought the 71 version because they did not have the longer version in a color I wanted. It works for home but the longer mat is much better for me.
I have this color and I love it!
I've read enough about this Black pro mat being too slippery, but also so many 5 star reviews that I had to get it myself to decide.
I first used the mat without doing the sea salt thing and it was slippery as soon as my hands or feet started to sweat. I then followed the vague instructions using sea salt and it was better but not much. THEN BAM! I SAW THE VIDEO AND DID IT WITH A PILE OF SEA SALT AND USED RUBBER GLOVES TO RUB IT HARD INTO THE MAT WITH A LITTLE VINEGAR AND WATER, I USED THE BRUSH TO SWEEP THE SEA SALT BACK INTO A PILE TO RUB OVER OTHER PARTS OF THE MAT. RINSE WITH WATER AND LEFT IN SUN TO DRY.
It's grippy now and a great mat that keeps getting grippier by the weeks. I practice everyday sometimes twice a day. I sweat alot too. I use the mat without a towel until I start sweating then I put a mat towel (Namastay mat towel med size) on it to soak up the sweat. The mat is a very good mat but is as others have said very heavy, the only drawback. I find that inversions are easier when doing it on this mat than on others. I also own Jade Harmony and Giam mats. I recommend those who have no problem replacing mats every year to get the Jade harmony or Lululemon The Mat if they practice everyday multiple times a day. For me I rather have a mat that took a little work to get it working and last much longer and get better with time so I'm stick with Manduka.
This mat protects my spine in Garbha Pindasana. No other mat or doubling up of mats ever did.
It's not just a mat, it's a landing pad. It stays put to catch me with every landing. Which makes me feel safe.
And that's when I can REALLY do my asana practice!
I bought The Black Mat about a year and a half ago. The first I used my mat I noticed it was very slippery. I understand there is a film as a first layer. If you are an avid yogi you'll break it in sooner and experience what I called the 'moment of truth'. I continuously practiced on my mat regardless of the slipperiness. After 2 weeks of continuous effort attending 5 times a week I had finally felt my feet and hands sink in the mat. I like to think of it as someone placing their hands on a memory foam mattress. It was absolutely wonderful. After that day, it not only made me want to practice more often but I was excited. Every time I end class and roll my mat I really do appreciate the comfort it gives me. It maybe pricey for some, however it is defiantly worth the investment. After a year and a half, it still feels like it did after breaking it in. Very durable. It's a perfect gift for any yogi.
Marc D
I was out looking for another $30 mat, I'm 6-3 and I wanted longer than the usual 68 to 75 inch length. I found this one at a local Yoga studio in the 85 inch length. Arrgh, what a price! Hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, and bought it. It's great, The thickness and support is perfect. I've had it a week and the smell is very subdued now, after use, washing and a couple nights unrolled on the balcony. I'm 62 years old. Anything I buy now, motorcycle or mat, only needs to hang in another 30 years or so. I expect this mat will do fine.
Candace G
LOVE this mat! My blackmat pro is now about 8 yrs old. I hang the mat outside over the porch railing, so it is exposed to the elements. There are no signs of wear anywhere on the mat, no breakdown in the rubber, no tears or slits. This is the cadillac of mats, and the initial investment will last you years!
Love it! Love it! Love it! Can't praise enough how good this mat is. Durable, non slippery, deep color ( mine is purple) and exact right thickness. Perfect for any yoga style. Little on the heavy side, but that doesn't matter for me as I'm mostly in the car. Great product!
I've had my Manduka Pro (got a limited edition purple one!) for several years and it's the best mat I've ever had. It takes a good long while to break in, and it's a little slippery until it does, but once it does, there's nothing like it. You'll never go back to a cheap mat. It's amazing.
Hannah Hipkiss
I can only say wonderful things about Manduka. Firstly, they have absolutely amazing products. I am in love with my PRO mat and the matsak I bought it with. Secondly, their customer service is impeccable and this is the determining point why I will always spend my money at Manduka rather than other companies. I had a damaged strap due to an animal chewing on it while I was away and I had contacted Manduka on if there was a possibility that I could buy another strap. They explained that they did in fact have a few extra and would send me one for free. This was a gesture that I would not expect from any company and the fact that such a generous offer was made shows me not only do they have great products, they have good souls as well.
kelley rob
I saw the difference from the moment i unrolled it...it feels great...i do yoga daily so worth the investment!
I absolutely love this mat. I was lucky enough to befriend my yoga instructors girlfriend who let me try her manduka. The studio supplied us with Jade mats, also high end, but whenever I had to plant my knee into the mat in lunges or child's pose etc my right knee would kill. I have had several reconstructive surgeries on my knee and manduka was the first mat where I did not have to place a blanket under to support my knee or alter the pose. There is a lot of cushion and support, the mat is sturdy, sexy and I am able to accomplish things in my practice that I never thought possible. I love this mat and would recommend it to everyone.


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A guest who stayed with us on November 7th, 2009 sent me a slide show of photos he took during his visit. Some are of Idyllwild features but most are of the Inn and show our fall color to great effect. The guest/photographer was George Holguin and he gave his permissio to post the photos as well as to mention his name as the contributior on our Breaking News page.
The slide show is linked on our What People Are Saying page but here it is as well:
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The Local History databases aren't just for Ann Arborites, international celebrities like them too! The AADL's resources got some national attention this weekend when Russell Crowe retweeted a link to our The Making of Ann Arbor database!
Ann Arbor has been a used as a film location for many years, which means we've had our fair share of celebrity visitors to our fair city. This weekend, actor Russell Crowe tweeted about enjoying a visit to Ann Arbor and asked his followers if they knew the origin of the name. Local History Databases to the rescue! Woo hoo!
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Yesterday, our IEEE group held the first session of IEEE TechTalks, the brainchild of my roomie Parth. It's based on the lines of TED Talks, what with 15-20 minutes of fast talking, presentaions and videos, but involves more audience interaction and debating.
I spoke on Cloud Computing and Chrome OS. Most of the people in the audience didn't have a clue about what the Cloud is, so I hope I did good. This was the second talk I've ever given so far, so I hope I did good.
I ended the talk with a two-minute video by google that explained what the cloud was, how computing habits have evolved, how the web has evolved in the past two decades, and how Chrome OS would augment/complement new computing habits.
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I didn't read the book; I heard the author interviewed and was (yeah) blown away by the concept of reading a book a day for a year. Are you? :)
There's more to it than that, though. The author's sister passed away, and as part of her grieving process, in the year that followed her sister's death, she used literature to nourish herself (and her soul) and apparently, the process took on a life of its own.
What can I say? I get bogged down by details at times, and I can't say I aspire to a book a day, but I'm going to consider challenging myself to make more time to read, especially at this time of year, with winter settling in. I don't get into NY resolutions, but I have to admit that this concept has given me pause for thought and I'm going to make a few changes to my reading patterns. Seems most resolutions are based on fitness (I already have that nailed, it's integrated into my life) so why not be resolute about feeding / nourishing your mind? Don't get me wrong, I (love to) read and read a fair amount ... but I think I could read more, you know, and maybe you feel the same.
How about you? What do you think? Are you already reading your book pile back to back, have a few going at the same time ... ? Interested in making reading a higher priority, or do you already have it nailed?
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COMPUTER-animated characters will soon be getting a lot more lippy. Software developed at MIT allows animated characters to mouth the appropriate lip movements for the words they're saying, even if it hasn't encountered them before.
The software will also make it possible for cellphones to realistically animate images of your friends' faces, making them appear to read out text messages, for instance. It may even help Hollywood studios to reuse footage of long-dead actors by seamlessly adding new dialogue.
What makes the system unique, says Tony Ezzat at MIT's Center for Biological and Computational Learning, is the way it extracts still images of lips from a video sequence of someone speaking, then uses them to construct animated images that can realistically mouth any words.
"The recorded subjects can be regular people, celebrities, ex-presidents or infamous terrorists," says Ezzat, who developed the system with his colleagues Gadi Geiger and Tomaso Poggio. ...
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It's not normally that expensive anyway. Shame the walk from the station is one of the most soul destroying things I've ever encountered!
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Book with one of the 3 companies that have access to Bernie Ave and they are quick. Other ones are not.
No they don't. And with the lack of fan vision it's ridiculous. Last year I had to resort to autosport's twitter updates.
Hi Liam,
We're also looking at taxis. We managed to share them last year to great success. I've sent a friend request so we can try and set something up.
There is no radio commentary at the track. There wasn't any last year and there won't be any this year either, I've checked directly with Hungaroring.
Last year you could take in alcohol but only 1 can each. I passed my second can to a bewildered german man who walked through with it and then gave it back to me!
Is there anyone on here looking to share taxis to/from the circuit? Last year we decided the train was way too much hassle and the taxis have a special road that gets you to/from the circuit in 20 mins. I think it's about £30 which is pretty good if shared with another couple.
Is anyone looking to share a taxi to the circuit. We are staying near Blaha ljuza ter.
The walk from the station nearly killed me today.
Also going to Budapest. Annoyed a bit about the weather after being soaked at Silverstone this year!
Staying in central Budapest from tomorrow and we're also interested in a taxi share. Might try the train on Thursday and see how we get on.
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Take Art and Actiontrack Performance Company will be working with the four area schools in Taunton Deane, Sedgemoor, South Somerset and Mendip to make music with 75 young people who have been excluded from mainstream schools over the next two years. A variety of music styles including, rap, rock, beatbox, grime, dubstep and soul will be offered, as well as recording opportunities at the Actiontrack recording studio in Taunton.
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A look at the fascinating life of this talented actor, renowned for his way-out-west rugged charm and his portrayal of Dirty Harry.
With a diverse career that spans over six decades, from television and blockbuster movies, to writing film scores, and winning Academy Awards, Clint Eastwood has established himself as one of the most respected actors and directors of his time.
Eastwood's decision to get into acting came in 1953 whilst he was serving as a G.I. and boot camp swimming instructor in the US Army. Based in Northern California, he was encouraged by fellow Army friends, David Janssen and Martin Milner, to move to Los Angeles and try acting. They saw that he had the rugged good looks and mysterious aura that might impress the big shots in Hollywood.
There was also a new girl in his life, Maggie Johnson, who was going to be moving back to her hometown of LA shortly after graduating from the University of Berkeley. She also had a hand in persuading him to head south to Hollywood. Smitten, the 23-year-old Eastwood married her just six months after they met. It was a marriage that would last 26 years, an impressive length of time for any Hollywood couple.
A few months after arriving in LA in 1954, Eastwood landed a contract with Universal Studios earning $75 a week playing small parts in B-grade movies such as 'Revenge of the Creature' (1955) and 'Tarantula' (1955). He was later dropped, on the same day as Burt Reynolds, because his Adam's apple was too big!
Eastwood brushed off the dismissal and persisted with his acting career. In order to support himself financially, Eastwood earned a living for the next few months digging swimming pools in the Hollywood Hills. He managed to secure one-off appearances in TV episodes such as 'Death Valley Days' (1956) and 'West Point' (1957).
Then, in 1958, whilst going to visit a friend of Maggie's at CBS, it seemed his luck had finally changed. He was approached by a man in a suit, a studio executive. He took a long look at Eastwood and asked, "Are you an actor?" It turned out that they were looking for someone to play the second lead in a western series called 'Rawhide' and Eastwood looked just like a cowboy. He could be the handsome cattle-driver, Rowdy Yates! Eastwood accepted and filming started shortly after.
Rawhide was one of forty other Western TV series in competition on our screens at the time it began. It became a lasting success and its longevity brought Eastwood financial security and fame. The series, which ran from 1958 – 1966, also featured a number of other notable actors including Charles Bronson, Mary Astor, Dean Martin, and Cesar Romero.
A fashionable thing for TV stars to do during this period was to release a pop record (providing you could actually sing!). When Rawhide limped into its seventh series, Clint Eastwood was keen to diversify and decided to put his vocals recording three pop songs, called 'Unknown Girl', 'Rowdy', and 'For You, and For Me, For Evermore'. An LP was later released called 'Rawhide's Clint Eastwood Sings Cowboy Favourites', which was perhaps not the most memorable and inspiring record of 1962.
After Rawhide, Eastwood landed the role as "The Man With No Name" in the Dollars' trilogy, which would lead him to stardom in the 'spaghetti westerns'. Italian director, Sergio Leone desperately wanted to cast Henry Fonda or Charles Bronson for the lead, but he was on a very tight budget and simply couldn't afford them. Eastwood agreed to take $15,000 and off he went to Spain, poncho in toe, to film 'A Fistful of Dollars' (1964). Leone's trademark style of using little dialogue, extreme close-ups and a sense of gritty realism, suited Eastwood's style of acting perfectly and the film was a surprise box-office smash.
The next two films in Leone's trilogy, 'For a Few Dollars More', (1965), and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', (1966), received considerably more funding due to the success of the first film. All three of Leone's films were a commercial success in both Europe and the US. On returning home from Spain and Italy in 1966, Eastwood had become a fully-fledged movie star, the only post-1960 Hollywood cowboy.
Eastwood went on to star in another western, 'Hang 'Em High' (1967) and then, in 'Coogan's Bluff' (1968), where he played a deputy chief who doesn't get on with his boss, and doesn't do things by the book. This film marked the beginning of a long and prosperous collaboration with director, Don Siegel.
After starring with Richard Burton in 'Where Eagles Dare' (1968), and performing in the musical, 'Paint Your Wagon', Eastwood became irritated about how much money was being wasted during the making of such productions. He longed for more creative control of the movies in which he starred and so he decided to form his own production company. In 1968, Malpaso Productions was born.
Malpaso – known as 'bad step' in Spanish - is derived from the name of a creek, south of Carmel, where Eastwood spent much of his life. The name came to him after recalling the time his agent warned him not to agree to work on the Dollars' trilogy, saying it would be a 'bad step'. An ironic but funny choice.
Malpaso's first film, directed by Don Siegel, was 'The Beguiled: The Storyteller' (1971), ranked by many critics as a veritable work of art. Based on the novel by Thomas Cullinan, it tells the story of an injured Civil War bluecoat who is given sanctuary in a girl's finishing school. 1971 was a productive year for Eastwood - not only was Don Siegel directing Malpaso's first movie, Eastwood finally got to direct his first film, a thriller called 'Play Misty For Me' (1971), in which he plays an affable DJ stalked by an obsessed female fan.
Eastwood then starred in what was his most famous role since the 'Man With No Name': Inspector Harry Callahan, the toughest trigger-happy cop in town, armed with a .44 Magnum and an explosive personality. The film was 'Dirty Harry' (1971).
"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clear off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?"
This tough-guy, anti-hero approach cemented Eastwood's reputation as an electrifying talent but also as an actor who only appears as the archetypal violent American. Moreover, according to some critics, films like Dirty Harry, which was released during the Vietnam War, had underlying political connotations.
Eastwood has always maintained that all of his films are apolitical and what he has in mind when making a film is whether it's going to be entertaining and compelling. He's been quoted as saying:
"People jumped to conclusions about Dirty Harry without giving the character much thought, trying to attach right-wing connotations to the film that were never really intended. I think it was interpreted as a pro-police point of view, as a kind of rightist heroism, at a time in American history when police officers were looked down on as 'pigs', as very oppressive people - I'm sure there are some who are, and a lot who aren't."
Eastwood is, however, open about being a Republican and in 1968, attended President Nixon's landslide victory celebrations along with fellow actors, John Wayne, Charlton Heston and Glen Ford. Eastwood has also given his support to environmental causes, proving he's a conservationist as well as a conservative!
Before, and after Dirty Harry, Eastwood's love life was often the subject of much discussion among his peers and in the media. Photographs show him with a string of beautiful women by his side, but never with his wife, Maggie. Unsurprisingly, he was dubbed a womaniser and a "sexual cowboy". Maggie had heard the rumours about her husband's extra-marital affairs but never questioned him. She later said in one interview, "Other women? I was never realistic about some things. I used to always hope for the best… I didn't dwell on it because it would probably have driven me insane. I just preferred to hang in there and not worry too much about it".
After 15 years of marriage, Maggie finally persuaded her husband to give her a child. In 1968, their son, Kyle Clinton was born. But as Maggie was to find out in 1972, he had already fathered a child to Roxanne Tunis, an occasional extra on Rawhide, four years earlier (1964). They had both kept the birth a secret, and Eastwood promised to provide Roxanne continued financial stability for her and their daughter, Kimber.
In the same year that Maggie found out about Clint's other family, another woman entered her husband's life. Sondra Locke, who rose to fame in 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter' (1968), was cast by Eastwood to star with him, in 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' (1976), which he also directed. It was during the production of this film that they began a romantic relationship. Locke was to star in five further movies with him, including 'The Gauntlet' (1977), 'Any Which Way You Can' (1980), 'Bronco Billy' (1980), 'Sudden Impact' (1983), and 'Every Which Way But Loose' (1978), the latter being the third biggest box office hit for Warner Brothers (following 'The Exorcist'), earning more than $60 million. Eastwood treated himself to a $100,000 Ferrari.
Having lived for the past two years with Sondra Locke, who was also married to someone else, Eastwood and Maggie Johnson finally decided to separate in January 1979. It was an amicable split, unlike the one Clint was to face nine years later with Locke, who leaked her lawsuit to the world's media showing her entitlement for his two houses in LA and a chunk of his $140 million fortune.
In 1986, Eastwood ran for mayor of Carmel in Northern California, one of America's richest communities. It was reported that his decision for running was due to a series of clashes he had had with the council because they refused planning permission to renovate his restaurant, the Hog's Hearth. Once elected (he won with three quarters of the votes), he promised to take two years out of making films, to concentrate on his new role as mayor. Like many politicians, he didn't live up to his promises, and went ahead and did two poorly received films: 'Heartbreak Ridge' (1986) and 'The Dead Pool' (1988).
During this period, Eastwood had two further children, this time with former air stewardess, Jacelyn Reeves. Scott Eastwood was born in 1986 and Kathryn Eastwood in 1988. He then had one more child out of wedlock in 1992, with actress Frances Fisher. Their daughter is called Francesca-Fisher-Eastwood. That same year Eastwood won an Academy Award for Best Director for 'Unforgiven' (Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman), considered by many to be one of the greatest Western films of all time.
The 1990s also saw Eastwood appear in movies including 'In The Line of Fire' (1993), 'A Perfect World' (1993), 'The Bridges of Madison County' (1995), 'Absolute Power' (1997) and 'True Crime' (1999). He kicked off the new millennium by teaming up with Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Cromwell for 'Space Cowboys' (2000), which he also directed. The film won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award nomination for favourite action team and performed well at the box office.
After performing poorly at the box office with his next film, 'Blood Work', (2002) Eastwood went on to achieve great critical and commercial success with his subsequent projects as a director. 2003's 'Mystic River', which starred Sean Penn and Tim Robbins, won him Academy Award nominations for best director and best picture. 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004), in which he also starred alongside Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman, delivered the goods by winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Eastwood's innovative take on the Battle of Iwo Jima, which saw him direct two movies released in 2006, delivered more award nominations and critical praise. While 'Flags of Our Fathers' portrayed the American viewpoint of the battle, 'Letters from Iwo Jima' told the story from the Japanese point of view and won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, before being nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. 'Grace Is Gone' (2008), as well as 'Changeling', 'Gran Torino' and 'Invictus', which were released in 2009, all won award nominations.
Although he is cutting back on screen time, Eastwood does not appear ready to down his tools yet behind the scenes and directed 2010's 'Hereafter' and 'Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way', and in 2012, 'J. Edgar'. He has too films set for release in 2014 and 2015 - 'Jersey Boys' and 'American Sniper' respectively.
His personal life also appears successful. In March 1996, Eastwood got married for the second time. He exchanged vows with former TV anchor Dina Ruiz, whom he met in 1992 after the success of 'Unforgiven'. They have a daughter together, called Morgan, and lived a happy, settled life at their Pebble Beach residence near Carmel, until August 2013, when they filed for divorce. Eastwood is currently dating 41 year-old Erica Tomlinson-Fisher.
Looking back over Eastwood's impressive career, there is no doubt that his success on both sides of the camera has assured him a place in cinema history. The lean, laconic legend shows no signs of hanging up his Stetson just yet, with more projects still in the pipeline.


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