I've read that the Jade mats take a while to dry; what is the best protocol after a hot yoga class? Do you need to unroll it after getting home?
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I don't know which is the best protocol after a hot yoga class..but I allways unroll for many hours when I'm getting home... and with ashtanga practice I use a blanket for sitting poses.. so I unroll the blanket too in home after the clases. Bless
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Hi there, after hot yoga when your mat is sweaty you will certainly want to unroll it when you get home and let it dry completely. Every 4th or 5th class I rinse it with the hose and let it dry in the sun. I have taken a bucket of diluted basic H to it as well just to keep it fresh. But bottom line, if it's wet with sweat unroll it and let it dry completely.
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I always hang my mat to dry after each hot yoga class. My mat is dries overnight and is ready for class the next day and I'm a heavy sweater. But remember NEVER hang it in the sun to dry!
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I have a fold out sweater drying rack, I just drape it over that. I didn't find that it took a really long time to dry. This mat is really amazing, it is so sticky (in a good way)
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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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I'm guessing that you need to wear sneakers while doing the workout? I would like to do it in my basement, but it is carpeted. Is this a problem? I would imagine that a yoga mat might help for some things, but not for others.
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Yes you can. I have a jade yoga mat and the cleaner works well. I spray my mat down, use hot water & towel to work up a mild lather, follow with a hot towel (water only) then a towel to dry. I do this every 2 months.
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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 have this mat, and i bought two manduka hand towels to use on it (one for me hands and one for my feet). They are the best towels ever! only my hands and feet sweat during yoga, and these towels keep me from slipping. They stick to the mat very well, the hand one hardly moves, the feet ones moves a little bit (but nothing too distracting).
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You can turn it over after using so the underside will dry. Also you can use a bathroom spray with bleach in it to prevent mold. It is a very comfortable mat. I haven't washed mine, but I'd use a delicate or gentle or "hand wash" cycle.
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I haven't had that problem. I usually put a towel over the actual mat and hang the towel to air dry after using it. I then store the bamboo mat on its side, next to the bathtub. You may try putting the mat in strong sunshine for a few days, especially if you are in a dry climate. :/
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You can wash the mat in the machine on cold and hang to dry. I can't remember the recommended setting, so I always wash it on "delicate" to be safe. All other items are "surface clean only".
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Well, I use the Jade mat, which is extra sticky, so it's a bit harder than my last mat. I sit the mat on the floor, open it and peel the bag down. The bag has to be aaaaall the way open or forget it. Not exceptionally easy, but it's what I'm used to :) Hope this helps!
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I keep some in there for heat therapy for sports massage but they are extremely hot so I take them out with a towel 15 minutes before the beginning of the session. You can burn yourself and the client if you are not very careful.
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Not drying... but not mat either. I have been using it for years for my wrinkles and is the best!
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I just received my silpat mats and the directions state "Store flat or rolled". I am storing them in the sleeves they came in
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A lot of these mats state that you have to allow them to warm up to room temperature for several days before unfolding on unrolling them to prevent cracking or warping. The hair dryer idea sounds great genius to me...
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Wash in cold water, no detergent. Instruction says you must wash at least once to activate absorbency. It's the pits to dry in dryer. I had to clean out the dryer thoroughly and still found little hidden piles the next week. My guess is that hosing and turning the mat frequently while hosing MAY work but I don't have direct experience. Good luck
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Yes we recommend bringing a towel in addition to this mat for hot yoga. Please give the mat a few uses to break it in and loosen the jute fibers to provide maximum traction.Thanks for your interest in our Barracuda Yoga mat!Tasha
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My mat was not shipped flat. It was rolled. I used a hair dryer to uncoil it and that worked fine. I do recommend the mat as it is thicker than ones I have used in the past.
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I now just travel w Gaiam yoga mat towels. There are different styles and thickness - outstanding for hot yoga - and you just lay over the studio funky mats :)I've tried the Manduka towels and they are not nearly as well made and they constantly bunch up on top of mat irritating