Has anyone tried this as a towel to place on top of your yoga mat during hot yoga? Can you fold it in half to fit on your mat without much slippage?
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Haven't tried but I think it would work. I wouldn't fold it, for my mat it would be about the right size. I don't think it would slip. It's thin and grippy. And super absorbent. Great towel.
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It is thin. Its about NOT slipping when you're pouring sweat on the mat. Same company makes a thick one. Look on their site. An LuLuLemon makes a think one.
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If the jute fiber side is on the ground/floor, i think it works great. The regular mat side has plenty of grip. If you are doing yoga with the jute fiber side on-top, then it really doesnt have enough grip for you on that top jute fiber side.I feel like the jute fiber makes the mat a bit more durable, but is only good when that side is at the bottom
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It might shift too much during yoga. Maybe for outdoor yoga? It's best for a pool/beach towel
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The mat I use is strong and durable. However, for me, it is slippery when wet. I think that using a towel is a great idea. After one year of Yoga once a week, I still perspire a lot. So, I use a headband and a towel. Safety is always first in my mind. There's nothing as unsettling to me, as losing the posture of a warrior 2 due to a slipping foot; and the full knowledge that I can't do splits yet. LOL.
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Hi Liz, The mat does require a breaking in period of a few uses to loosen the jute fibres and provide maximum traction. For hot yoga, we still recommend bringing a towel to wipe up sweat. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me directly through the Amazon message system. Have a wonderful day! Barracuda Team
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I love the mat. Great grip(I do hot yoga ) and holds up against sweat. It is dense thought I do put a cheap mat underneath. Most would be ok without but I am very sensitive to pressure in my knees.
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Yes, just fold your towel in half lengthwise and then roll it up. It ends up looking just like the bottom 2 towels in the picture. I love mine!
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The Aurorae towel is much thinner than regular towels and is made out of a microfiber material instead of the typical cotton material that regular towels are made of. The Aurorae towel is also longer than regular towels so it covers the entire yoga mat. It probably will fold smaller than a standard towel because it's thinner. I find that when my hands start sweating in hot yoga they have a better grip with the Aurorae towel than with a regular towel.
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My feet and hands seem to always sweat and slip easily on a regular yoga mat. I got the regular yoga mat size towel and a hand towel. I always use the mat size towel on top of my mat and I do not slip at all. I use the hand towel (because the size is more manageable) for wiping excess sweat from hands and face. I don't do yoga on a mat without my YogaRat!
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It's not really for yoga but I guess could be used if you want a lot of thickness. It's more for doing floor exercises like push-ups and sit-ups on a hard floor. I wouldn't carry it to yoga, it's big and doesnt fold up like a yoga mat. I love it for my house to do my floor exercises on. High quality mat for this purpose.
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Yoga is the only thing I haven't used this towel for.... yet... but I would, and know that the comfort and versatility of it will be useful to you. This towel has replaced many things for me; I can use it for just about anything. Good luck to you!
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I haven't done so. I have laid it out on a neck pillow and laid my neck on it. I fold it only to put in drawer. You can try it, but I suggest you don't use extreme heat. I love my moist heating pad. Good Luck.
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Hey, I'm not really sure - but I actually practice twice a day - Both Ashtanga (Mysore) and Power Yoga -and this mat isn't really non slip. :/
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Hello Bonnie, the other people answered correctly. It rolls up like a rug and gets quite compact. The only problem I have is that it is a little stiff when rolled up, even more so than an excercise mat. So if you leave it rolled up too long it retains shape for a few days after unfolding.
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I take Yoga but not Hot Yoga - I do wash my mat occasionally and if hung over a chair outside it will take a day or two to dry.
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No I took on vacation on the cruise to use on the beach and it was great !!! I love this towel !! I'm sure it would work for yoga but it's long .