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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Its too thick to roll up like a yoga mat. it was shipped to me flat in a box. if you can lay it flat in your suitcase that would be best. But there are other mats that work just as well and are not so thick that they stick up and cause tripping if not careful.
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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 don't use a towel. The mat is fine until it gets wet with sweat, then it gets very slippery, at least for me. I have been told by a friend that this improves over time with usage, that the mat requires a 'break in' period.
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I did it, and just hung it over a chair inside to dry. It worked fine. We don't have any sun here, right now, either. :) My mat is still pretty slick, though, so I think I'll do it again.
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I use it for hot yoga so I put a yogi toes towel over it. Over all I like it. Not your typical mat
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I just followed the directions. I took a damp paper towel and a small amount of dish soap and cleaned it. I took more damp towels and wiped it to rinse. Then I took a small amount of shortening and lightly covered it. It worked fine for me by doing that. There are instructions online too. If you Google "care of the mat" it will come up. I've had no issues with mine.
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Absolutely not which makes this mat so great! I have sweaty palms and my old mat had me sliding all over the place. A friend told me to try a yoga towel but it didn't work. You can spray a bit of water on the mat to give yourself more of a grip but I've found it unnecessary.
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Unless you want shrinkage I suggest you never machine dry a heavy gi. I was told that if you what slight shrinkage you can take the gi out mid way, I tried this and while I could still wear that gi the shrinkage was more that I wanted.
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It sounds like your wife has an extra long mat, which shouldn't be an issue. I roll my mat sized towel with my mat and fit it into the bag, no problem. I will say that you have to roll it pretty well for it to fit seamlessly into the yoga bag. If this sounds like too much of a hassle to do after class, you might consider getting her a garment yoga bag.
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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 doubt you can, but there are sprays you can buy specifically for yoga mats that have tea tree oil in them for sanitation. I occasionally wipe mine with vinegar and water, but I'm not sure the manufacturer would recommend it. It will depend in what kind if yoga you do also, I get pretty sweaty doing Ashtunga, but if your into Hatha or some other gentle form you may not create too much grime!
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No. I don't wipe mine down till the end of practice. I just don't suggest washing it like you would other yoga mats. I use the spray an wipe it down after every practice and it's held up great!
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I use a double loader at the laundry-mat on gentle cycle, cold water, regular detergent. FYI I also use the giant laundry-mat dryer alternating between no heat and low heat for about 15 minutes each over 1 and a half hrs. Then I lay the comforter over a double clothes line at home for at least 24 hrs to air dry completely. It's worth the bother. I LOVE my silk comforter!! Also need to mention I remove the cover at home and hang it to dry separately.
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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
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Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could... » Read More Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith « Show Less
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it's great and very cushy, as long as you are not doing hot yoga. If you are it gets slippery with perspiration. I tried my Gaiam mat a few times, then ended up splurging on one of those expensive Lululemon ones.