Could I use the hand towel w/o the yoga mat towel underneath if I put my hands on it in downward dog. Would I slip if there are no grips on the towel?
465726
I don't think so. The towel is about the size of a hand towel, but not as thick. I think that your weight on the towel would make it stable. Sorry that I could not be more help.
465727
Yes, you would still need a yoga mat underneath the the YogaRat towel as it does not have nubs/grips underneath; there are yoga towels that double up as yoga mats on the market currently but tend to be pricier.
465728
I slipped. This is my #1 gripes. I thought I would take this with me in my travel and use it in hotel rooms (primary need) to do sun salutations. Doesn't help with that.
465729
It's hard to tell if anyone has answered this question... she's asking if she can use the hand towel and the mat for downward dog without having to buy the full sized towel, she is not asking if she can use the hand towel without a mat. Can someone answer this please, as I am wondering the same thing
465730
Yes you will slip. This towel is slightly slippery if your hands are sweating.
465731
If you mean can you put the towel directly on the floor with no yoga mat underneath, then yes you will slip.
1218825
I have wood floors and i recomend putting a mat underneath i use an old yoga mat i had and on the inside i put a towel on the bottom just in case hope this helps ive had it for a while now and i love it
275569
I believe so. Having the yoga paws on feet & hands is like having mini mats on your hands & feet. No mat really needed.
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
1110071
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
535170
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.
200355
I use this towel 4 times a week at my "hot yoga" class (105 degress)--it is super absorbant and does not slip when wiping sweat. I love it!
912165
it grips as well as any mat I've used. if you're going to be sweating a lot, you might want to invest in grippy socks and/or gloves.
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!
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.
1164697
The bottom is not slippery. If you draped it over both sides it might stay. Pet could pull it off, though. My dog stayed away from it.
127475
I don't use a towel for ashtanga, just my regular yoga mat. I use this for hot yoga and its great. Much less expensive than yogi toes:)
80376
Your question is not so clear -- what do you mean by 'better for your feet sliding in the towel'? Do you mean the <amduka eQua Yoga Mat Towel or just an ordinary towel? However, I can only say this -- the Manduka eQua Yoga Mat Towel has been the BEST towel I have used so far -- it is great for all types of yoga, including hot yoga. The grip is great -- both for hands and feet.
813600
I have an Ultra Thick Aurorae Yoga Mat (1/4" (6mm) that fits perfectly, but it's tough to get it back in the slot when I have my towel wrapped in it after hot yoga. And ekossik is correct that the bigger the mat, the less space you have inside the bag for other items like towels, a change of clothes...etc.
1110069
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
1108822
No. The bottom moves freely. The weight of your hand is supposed to be enough to keep it from slipping.
100185
Sorry to hear that. I haven't had any issues except when I get really sweaty which isn't often. I never machine-wash my yoga mats cause that can damage them. When needed, I hand scrub them with some "green" cleaner and let it dry in the sun which helps kill bacteria. I recently ordered a couple yoga mat towels made of microfiber to prevent my mat from getting dirty and catch falling sweat that work really well and don't slip. Maybe that will help you.