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 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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Recommend dry 1-2 at a time and take out while "very slightly damp" and allow to dry draped over something. The one we use are black so the wrinkles are not as noticable.
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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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When I first bought the mat it was very slick and slippery. My yoga teacher said to wash/scrub it with a mild detergent and then let it air dry in the sun. I had to do this several times, but it is now great. I do not slip at all, even when sweating. My teacher said it may get slick again over time, and if so to just condition it in the same way again.
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Hi Julianne. Please contact me directly through the Amazon message system. Are you folding the mat to store it? Please store the mat rolled up, not folded. Folding the mat will cause crease damage.Please contact me:)Thanks,Square36 Team
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I usually prep the board by counter rolling it/folding back the sides. The mat will curl if I don't and I find a few seconds of effort gets rid of the need to even try to weigh down the edges. You can also roll up the board playing side facing out so that when you unroll it it curls against the table and poses no issues but for some reason I find that scandalous.
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I rub it on my knees and my elbows after I am done with my feet. Then, at the endI do massage it into my hands. It softens them all. It is very dry in Alaska in the fall and winter, so it is a great help. Also, " The Gardener's bar or salve" is very good also.
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I have this for them and they dont dry out Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes Tub 42- box color may vary . you can buy it here but I got it at the grocery .. also before that I put them in a ziplock bag . that I made sure was closed tightly by rolling alt the air of of it .. and have had no problem with any drying . hope this helped
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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 don't know about the Synergy mat/towel. However it might not work well for you since it absorbs the excess sweat from vinyasa yoga so you don't slip. If you have less sweat, then it may not be a go for you. Just my thoughts....
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Warm and damp if they start out damp. We use cloth wipes and we haven't had an issue with them drying out. If you don't have the antibacterial pad in the bottom, sometimes the last wipe will be dry. I just add a little bit of water to the warmer before adding my cloth, predampened wipes and I don't have any issues.
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Definitely! I use just a little bit of water to wet the towel on my mat before I start my practice. If not you tend to slide just a bit until you start to sweat. Also, don't wash the towel with fabric softener. I seriously love this towel and will be buying another one soon.
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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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I am very pleased with my mat. I do try to tilt my items just a bit so there is some air working during the drying process.
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Also not sure about the question. I have found that either side of the mat is usable and affords traction when dry. But if my hands get a little sweaty, they begin to slip. I don't do "hot" yoga, but I don't think this would work for a really sweaty practice.
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HI Marilyn, If you do not want to slip on your mat because of sweat, you might want to try the eQua towel from Manduka or the Yoguitoes Skidless towel, they are amazing and the more you sweat, the more they stay put, it's a great addition to any mat.