The mat was shown at the Yoga Show in Olympia Autumn 2005 for the first time. With great response and feedback from the various teachers and practices who were there.

Many benefits were seen and potential applications seemed to increase through thought and discussion. Since then it has been used extensively with good feedback and endorsements from various sources:

Body Primo Studio (Yoga Teacher Training Courses in South London) says:
Its great to do Yoga on…especially if someone has a knee problem….and to hang out on afterwards. These Mats are so smart and great for floor work (especially for Older people and those with knee problems).

All Yoga users Over 40 will love it, and it looks so good tooo...

The Sitaram Yoga Partnership (South London's biggest provider of pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes) also says:
”Our students find these mats much more comfortable than the regular Yoga mats. We find they enjoy their Yoga practice more if they use Gary's mats. These mats are also ideal for mother and baby Yoga because they are both supportive and warm.”

Yogi Dr. Malik (Editor of the YOGA Magazine) said:
”The Yoga Futon is a fantastic addition to the Yoga Mat world. Tailored for anyone who needs that extra comfort zone and support not found on a traditional Yoga mat.”