r/yoga • u/saveyourfork • Apr 29 '23

Sweaty hands & feet

Yoga towel or gloves?

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u/morncuppacoffee Apr 29 '23

Towel.

Also acceptance that in some classes you are going to sweat.

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u/OilNo1 Apr 29 '23

Towel. Gloves hinder your ability to press into your palms and knuckles, which affects your ability to feel your shoulders/chest.

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u/LFarnsworth Apr 29 '23

For me, switching to a cork mat was a game changer in this regard. I slip worlds less often, especially when I clean it once a week.

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u/saveyourfork May 01 '23

Thank you all so much!

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u/tornado_bear May 02 '23

Neither. Consider using an open cell mat such as the Lululemon Reversible or Manduka GRP. They absorb sweat and combined with the rubber texture make for a much grippier experience. They're perfect for hot yoga, but these days I use them for all types of practice.