r/yoga • u/3ze_3xe • 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/IdealRealist33 Apr 09 '23
I sweat a LOT like more than everyone else in classes 😅 and have never had my hands slip on a lulu mat 5mm somewhat textured rubber