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!
295549
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....
1411804
The dots go on the mat. it'll create a grip to keep the towel from sliding.
1344986
I used it for my newborn grandson - just place a hand towel over the edge and along a portion of the bottom to minimize slipping. It worked fine.
264519
The board has strips of something similar to corse sandpaper to help keep your feet from slipping. I regularly used it bare foot and it didn't bother me at all.
168828
No, although slipping isn't that much of a problem. It's on a tile floor, so I put felt strips on the feet to cushion it.
1068696
After I washed mine, my mat became less slippery and seems to get even better with use. Just make sure to use mat spray as often as you can after classes, and that should help with the slipperiness.
741064
Yes. Actually, the mat didn't work for me. It was too slippery and I was able to return it for a full refund.
1833193
No towel for me. My fingers slipped a small amount (a centimeter, maybe) when I first bought my mat, but not at all any more - either the mat improved with age, or my alignment improved - in no small part due to this excellent mat!
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.
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.
1833194
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.
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.
1438663
My experience with this mat is that you would not slip until it gets really wet!
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.
1311324
I placed a rubber mat under mine. This keeps it from sliding around. My issue was it developed cracks overnight on one side after treating it with cutting board oil before my first use.
866030
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.