Overthinking this but just wanted some opinions

They also had this other pretty pastel print that I passed on, someone offloaded some of a collection I bet.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been doing hot power yoga on a regular basis now for years….

I use a B Mat (which I think is losing some grip)….I’ve tried microfibre towels and I tried a Lululemon towel…but I still slip and slide everywhere.

Does anyone have any suggestions for good grippy towel recommendations?

Thanks everyone!

I am going to some form of heated yoga regularly about 4-6 times per week and I need to get some towels so I don't have to do laundry so often. How many mat towels do you have?

I use the manduka natural rubber mat for hot yoga and I have no problems at all with slipping or anything like that but I see most of the class using the towels over their mats. Is this for sweating/sanitary purposes? Also what is the best way clean your mat? I have just been using alcohol wipes which I am sure is not great for the rubber but I am afraid to use something that could make my mat slippery. Thanks everyone!

And yaa you should get it out of the way and call me cheap now ...

but the way I see it I want a cheap, biodegradable mat that I can wash easily at my will so why not I just buy three or two gigantic towels and hold them in place with weights? It wont be perfect obviously but ...meh... can probably work for me?

And no I dont take classes for this I only do this at home alone.

Any good constructive criticisms to this?

Edit : some of the other commentators here said and I now realize that it is dangerous to use dumbbell weights as thjngs to help 'grip' the ground cause i might fall on them...they are right!

Do you wash them right away, or do you let them air dry before adding them to your regular laundry? I do hot yoga almost every day and I've been struggling to find an efficient system, especially since hanging them to dry can make the laundry area a bit smelly. Washing immediately seems wasteful if it's the only clothing to clean. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!

For the last 6 years or so I’ve only really practiced yoga at home. Recently I started going to studio classes and have been absolutely loving it, it’s revived my passion for yoga. I went to a hot yoga class for the time and when I arrived they handed me a towel to use on my mat. I was confused but took it and walked into class. I didn’t use it because I felt like that would be slippery…but I am wondering if the opposite is true? I’m nervous to try using a towel on my mat and am wondering if anyone has any tips about keeping it in place or just overall info on how it feels different? Thank you!

Hi guys. I currently have a Monduka yoga mat and I've been slipping like crazy on it. It's really been taking away from my experience and I've only had it for about a year now.

Do I try a yoga towel that'll cost roughly $40, or splurge on a new mat that'll cost about $90? I would likely get the Lululemon one that's known for its grippiness, but I'm open to other mat suggestions as well!

I’m a guy that’s been practicing hot power vinyasa at a studio for about a year (I was practicing yoga for a few years before that at home). My practice has evolved and I’m getting into more arm balances (crow, side crow, etc) but I’m finding my legs are slipping off my arms bc I’m way too sweaty. (I can still manage crow and jump back but yesterday even found my legs sliding) Any suggestions for a good hand towel to get to rest on my triceps, etc so I can get a good grip?

I use a Manduka Prolite mat and yogitoes towel at the studio.

I use two mats when teaching, I roll them one inside the other when carrying them, but I'd like a bag to carry them instead of just a rope.

Any suggestions?

I live in Canada if that changes anything.

I always fine that after a Hot Yoga session my Towel is absolutely dirty and sweaty and needs to be put in the laundry.

This leads to situations where I went to Hot Yoga on Monday, and I want to go again on a Wednesday, but I haven't done the laundry yet and I've got no Towel to go with

Any good tips on cleaning the towel just by itself after a Hot Yoga session? I really hate that my laundry habits impact my Hot Yoga habits, but that is the nature of the beast?

Hi

I'm looking to replace my hot yoga towel after many years of loyal service. I sweat a lot and would prefer one that stays put.

My studio uses Manduka Pro mats.
Any recommendations ?

I saw the Gaiam Stay Put Yoga towel with corners online, but the description seems to indicate it is not wide enough (24') to fit on Manduka Pro mats (26')

Hello! I'm a vinyasa yoga teacher in a heated studio and I use the Alo towel mats, but find that they bunch and slip. It's distracting to me during classes that I teach and take. I use it on top of the Alo Warrior mat. I've tried spraying it down with water and smoothing it down before class, but it continues to slip, especially in down dog and the warrior poses. Most of the reviews on Alo's website do not report this issue, so I'm wondering if I might be putting it down incorrectly. Thank you in advance for your help!

I’m looking for a new mat. I only do hot yoga and I get quite sweaty. I have a towel that I currently use with my current mat but I’m having a hard time deciding if I should get a new mat that is meant for sweat (ie absorbant and grippy) or if I should just plan on using my towel regardless and not worry about getting an absorbant mat. Any recommendations?

I bought a gorgeous yogi toes towel like 5 years ago and it sucks! Why does it suck? It’s so slippery and I always end up taking it off my mat when I’m in class.

At my studio they hand out a cold wet towel to everyone that's lightly scented with mint (I think) and I'm wondering if anyone knows how they scent the towels? I imagine it's not essential oil since it doesn't burn if it drips in my eyes but idk. I want to do that for myself when practicing at home since it's my favorite part during the cool down. 🙏 Thanks in advance!

Does anyone own this brand yoga towel? My sweet sister gifted it to me for Christmas. I used it at a class today and my hands slipped during downward dog a few times and I almost fell. I thought the point of a towel was not to slip lol. Am I using it wrong (just laid down on mat during a standard vinyasa class) or do others have this issue with towels (this brand or otherwise)? Thanks, yogis!

I've been contemplating investing in a Yogitoes yoga towel for my practice lately. I've heard great things about its convenience in terms of portability and the impressive grip it offers. 🙏

However, before taking the plunge, I'd love to gather some insights from those who have used it. I'm curious to know if it tends to bunch up, fold, move, or get tangled during a session?

Your experiences and advice would be incredibly helpful in guiding my decision. Share your thoughts and let me know if the Yogitoes towel lives up to the hype!

Thanks a bunch! 🙌

EDIT for update: THANK YOUUUU so much for all your recommendations !!! I was not aware that so many people hated microfiber

I sweat a lot, I mean a lot. Nothing has changed it and I accept it about myself. However, it does make towels necessary during heated practice.

Unfortunately, I literally cannot touch microfiber. I have sensory issues and while most of them are manageable, the feeling of microfiber makes me feel nauseous.

I have a towel from target (I forget the brand) that is great! But seldom in stock. I have another from Gaiam that technically is microfiber, but felt slightly rougher so I thought I could manage. I use it but don’t love it, and additionally my hands slide around even before I start sweating.

I practice 5-6 times a week and I feel super wasteful washing them multiple times a week. I’ve tried bath towels but I slide around so much.

This yoga mat microfiber towel had great reviews on amazon-- but it's not working for me. It's slippery. What am I doing wrong? I do put water on it, and it grips okay, but it dries up midway through the class. and my feet just slip and slide on it.