Photos by me.

It's larger than life. It will transform your living room into a workout arena. It will take your partner yoga practice to a whole new level. And it's kid friendly too...

Meet: Square 36, the world's coolest over-size yoga mat!

The concept behind these mats is genius: instead of using a standard-size yoga mat, you've got 36 square feet of space to use. Square 36 is a perfect fit for yogis like me who enjoy having the ability to move freely throughout a practice; I love how I can face any direction in the room and still have the same amount of mat coverage all around as I transition from pose to pose.

It also comes in very handy you want to do a partner class - there's plenty of room for two!

Plus, the Square 36 mat works well for P90X or Crossfit, at-home weight lifting, and even allowing your kid to run around and play on.

I have to say, I've fallen in love with my 6' x 6' mat even after only having it for a few weeks. It was hilarious when I picked it up at the post office down the street and the mail carrier at the counter said, "What is this?!" as he handed it to me.

Then, I somehow managed to ride home on my bike carrying it. I'm pretty sure a couple of drivers riding by figured I was practicing for a jousting match :) Too bad there's no photo of that to share with you, but at least there's the one of me jumping for joy that I made it home!

Anyway, I rolled out the mat in my living room and haven't looked back since. Now when I want a serious at-home workout, I'll get out my Square 36, pump up some tunes, and either practice yoga, jump rope, do calisthenics, try a Bodyrock or Gaiam TV video, or stretch.

At first I was concerned that the large mat would be a bit of overkill, but I actually love having the space. It makes my feel freer to move, really stretch to my maximum, and dance around more, too!

If you're interested in trying the Square 36 mat, I've got great news: Alive in the Fire readers get free shipping (a $24.95 value) on their orders! Simply visit Square36.com and upon checking out, enter this code in the coupon box: alive36. Be sure to click "apply coupon," and you're all set! Bonus:

Square 36 also offers a 60-day money back guarantee.

I highly recommend that all you yogis with a home practice check it out. And if you're a personal trainer or yoga studio owner, this is a workout tool that you shouldn't pass up. You can quickly and conveniently transform a room into the workout space you need, and the mat is strong, comfortable, durable and made with high-quality, non-toxic materials.

Here's to using Square 36 for some awesome at-home workouts, and the best savasanas you've ever had. To learn more, connect with Square 36 on Facebook and Twitter or check out the Square 36 blog.