The size is great — not so big as to overwhelm the studio, but enough to feel comfortable (I’m 5’10″). My thoughts on several comments I saw in other reviews: Common comment: The surface is slippery when covered in sweat. This is a great mat, I really recommend it, but if you are from the ones that sweat too much, it’s slippery with a lot of sweat! Still I love it because I mostly bought it because of the cushion. I like to conserve, and hate to waste money and a mat, but I am unable to tolerate practicing on this mat. Yoga mats are always compromises: lightness, durability, length, color, padding and “skidproofness” are all considerations that may be part of individual preferences. It is a little heavy and not that great to cart around. It’s perfect for home use or to keep in your locker at the club or yoga studio.