It is a so called "no skid" towel. I know it grips the towel to the mat, but it is better for your feet sliding on the towel for hot yoga?
80374
I think it is. I sweat a lot so a normal towel just doesn't cut it. I have a "yogitoes" towel as well but I much prefer the Manduka towel to the point that I no longer use the yogitoes towel and only keep it in case my Manduka towel is dirty. I haven't used the yogitoes towel for six months. I highly recommend the Manduka towel. It is light weight and drys quickly. If you sweat like I do, get the extra long version to get more water retention.
80375
I don't slide at all: both my hands and feet stay put in a super sweaty class and the towel doesnt move either. It is a great investment
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.
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.
465731
If you mean can you put the towel directly on the floor with no yoga mat underneath, then yes you will slip.
1662383
To me they work okay, I'm sure they work better with the "sticky" mats but compared to not having a towel or using a regular bath towel is like night and day. I perspire quite a bit in class and always had trouble keeping my feet planted regardless of what mat I used. The Yogitoes mat towel has been by far the best solution. Like everyone says dampen the towel a little bit for the best results.
909490
The towel folds into something reasonable. If you want to know if its bulky, it's not. They are made out of a polyester and nylon blend. I love it. My mat is not drenched underneath maybe damp. I have tried a few brands and I like it the best so far
374711
It's not a yoga towel. You could use it as a regular towel though. I would bring the hand towel to yoga just for sweat.
1118541
No need to wipe it down during hot yoga - it is very absorbent, and according to the instructions can be cleaned in the shower. I bought one and found that unless it is quite wet, it is slippery in downward dog and wheel. So make sure to wet it down before practice. I honestly am ambivalent toward the mat. It is okay, but doesn't live up to the literature for me. I am trying another mat now.
1491979
Yes! This mat is very comfortable on the feet. It also wears very well and it is a nice color. I bought two of them...one for my shower floor and one for the seat in my shower which is very slippery. Hope this helps!
1571933
I use mine on carpet also & it does not slip. Get ready for a great workout!
1037631
No skid bottom does provide more friction than a smooth one. I wont say it is non slip.
5493
One side is a little more matte than the other. I do yoga on hardwood floor and I have no slipped once. I will say I sink I to it though because it is so cushiony
1833195
I am not practicing with a towel. I do not have too much trouble with slipping either. I had a little bit of trouble when it was new, but it just keeps getting better with every use.
724412
The material that the mat is made of is high quality. I have never had a problem with slipping.
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
198081
No this is not slippery, but will move on the seat when you would like it to stay in place. It is good for a quick cover.
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.
589494
I use it for hot yoga so I put a yogi toes towel over it. Over all I like it. Not your typical mat
1787475
Yes, it is slippery. I had a bad experience when I tried to balance on it just my socks on. I would certainly not recommend this product.