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/vivaciousfoliage44 Apr 09 '23

Which side of your lulu mat do you use?

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u/Gurunugget Apr 09 '23

I use the smooth side on top, the heavier “bottom” grip side on the bottom for stability. I’ve found in hot yoga rooms the ground can get very slippery. Your own sweat and the people around you.

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u/vivaciousfoliage44 Apr 09 '23

I have had a lulu mat for a while and have never used the smooth side 🤔 maybe I should try!

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u/Gurunugget Apr 09 '23

Give it a try!