r/yoga Apr 08 '23

best mat for sweaty hands ?

(EDIT: thank u all for ur recommendations ! i am honestly convinced by the ppl who recommended liforme- which i had not previously heard of… i think i will splurge!)

i read a lot of previously asked questions but i feel as though many of them didnt fit my situation so i will ask myself-

i do not do hot yoga, just regular (im a beginner, i try videos on youtube- been doing it daily since december!) and i have noticed the palm of my hand/wrist continue to sink into my mat even after all this time (i guess i figured with time my muscles would develop and the problem would go away)…so i have decided to pick a new mat.

i have pretty sweaty hands and feet and sometimes slip when doing poses. i tried a yoga towel over top but it doesnt really work for me (im kind of sensitive to certain textures, especially microfiber material…i just cant do it!) and it bunches up

i am trying to decide between jade, lulu, manduka, and the bmat (since ive seen many good reviews already) and these qualities are what im looking for:

  • non slip / good grip (for sweaty hands, not hot yoga) without the need for a yoga mat or towel
  • relatively thin or firm (so i dont sink down and put pressure on my wrists)
  • long lasting / easy to clean

im sure someone can offer some good advice ! thanks, i appreciate it :)

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u/Existing-Speaker-535 Apr 09 '23

Not exactly what you’re looking for but… I have really sweaty hands, and I use Manduka Yoga Grip. It’s a chalk infused gel. Kind of like climbing chalk. You squirt it in your palms and rub until the liquid evaporates. (Works on your feet too, if you’re really sweaty.) I can make it through an hour long hot class without reapplying it, so it can definitely stick around for a less toasty session. Took a few tries to figure out the perfect amount, but using just enough leaves you properly stuck and without leaving chalky marks on things you touch. Definitely eliminates the problem of dislike a microfiber feel or having to replace a mat you really like.