How does the hand towel help with slippage on the mat?
55691
I just came back from a practice in a warm room in humid weather. Size-wise for me it is perfect. I don't like the full length towels and prefer to lay one across the top of the mat. These fit the bill sizewise and are light and provide fine traction for me. These with a manduka prolite are a perfect combo. Once came with a stupid rat silk screen on it though. Don't need that distraction; whereas the other didn't.
55692
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!
235208
I am not sure of the problem you are describing. If your treadmill is moving quite vigorously because the floor is incredibly uneven, such that moving the arms back and forth causes the machine to move side to side or front to back, then I am not sure this mat will solve the problem. If the problem is merely that the machine is slipping to and fro on the floor (such as because the floor is slanted one way or is incredibly slick), then I think the mat would solve that problem.
1833192
I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry,... » Read More I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! « Show Less
1582912
Hi there! I find that if I put a towel down on the seat and then back rest on top of towel, they don't slide around as much
1912399
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
97494
I slide mine behind my horizontal towel bar with the towels hanging down.. Also, if you stand it up it is easier to pull the towels out.
1438660
That happens sometimes on this mat. I have sprayed the mat so that doesn't happen. Sometimes I forget my spray and have my water bottle. I will wet my hands and the mat a bit to prevent slipping which usually occurs during dry cool beginnings. Once there is moisture, no matter how much, I am stuck to this mat like a fly on sticky tape. lol. Hope it helps ;)
589497
It will get a bit wet, we do recommend bringing a towel as well, to wipe down the mat and body.
1156251
I haven't had any problems with slipping. It has a rubbery feel to it, not a firm plastic feel like a cutting mat. I use it for rolling stuff out, not for cutting on. It is fairly thick but very pliable.
2246572
Use a slipping mat. The stuff that usually goes under the rug to keep it from sliding. That should help
1833200
I've practiced both with and without a towel on this mat. Without a towel the mat becomes slippery with slight perspiration because the mat does not absorb moisture, which is mainly a problem for me during downward facing dog. Because of this, I usually place a towel on the mat after I've completed sun salutations when I'm warmed up. The towel provides traction for my hands and feet, and stays put on the mat. I've had different results with different brands of towels. Manduka's eQua mat towels have provided the best grip with this mat.
80377
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.
611772
I always lay a towel on the top step just to catch the dripping water because of the grandkids, so I haven't noticed slippery steps at all. I'm not sure how they would be if I did not have the towel down on the top step, but we have never slipped on ours. It does have a grain texture.
624028
The mat's rubber surface isn't particularly slick and the mat is very heavy. I wouldn't think it too likely to slip.
661647
It's very thin, so I think you'd be better off with a mat, as well. Plus, without the cushion of a mat underneath, you might feel the grippy dots on the underside of the towel.
1411804
The dots go on the mat. it'll create a grip to keep the towel from sliding.
1602124
Not at all, its almost like the "grip" isn't there, you can't see it or feel it but it works perfectly stopping slippage. Clean as you normally would.