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.
173097
No, but I haven't had a problem with the towel sliding or bunching up ... it's usually wet. If for some reason you're not sweating a lot in your Bikram class, you can spray the towel with water beforehand or rinse it in the washer then roll it up with your mat. I haven't needed to do this, even for the areas of the towel that stay dry. I do it sometimes because the pre-wetted towel just feels cool during class :)
1218828
The floor under will get damp. You can put towels under and the floor should be fine.
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!
535172
HI Marilyn, If you do not want to slip on your mat because of sweat, you might want to try the eQua towel from Manduka or the Yoguitoes Skidless towel, they are amazing and the more you sweat, the more they stay put, it's a great addition to any mat.
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.
1350952
The mat I use is strong and durable. However, for me, it is slippery when wet. I think that using a towel is a great idea. After one year of Yoga once a week, I still perspire a lot. So, I use a headband and a towel. Safety is always first in my mind. There's nothing as unsettling to me, as losing the posture of a warrior 2 due to a slipping foot; and the full knowledge that I can't do splits yet. LOL.
1912397
It sticks great to the floor and is pretty good on top (with your hands and feet) unless you are poring with sweat- then is may give a little- but the surface has never been slippery for my hands and feet during hot yoga- hope this helps- I recommend buying it-
1438662
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.
624030
It depends on what you are doing. I have 2 mats side by side and do tons of lateral cardio movements (jumping, sprints, etc) between the two. Over the course of an hour the mats will slip maybe a total of 1" with heavy use. If I am just lifting weights there is no slippage.
1580388
Haven't tried but I think it would work. I wouldn't fold it, for my mat it would be about the right size. I don't think it would slip. It's thin and grippy. And super absorbent. Great towel.
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
1568795
No, but I place a dish towel under & that does the trick. It also comes in handy as your cooking. You simply place one end of the towel under & allow the rest to hang. Gives you something to wipe your hands on. Good Luck, hope this helps.
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 ;)
1672156
The animal has to lie directly on the mat as that is what triggers the gel to get cooler. I tried using a hand towel but could not feel any temperature change without the direct contact. If the cover is very thin then it might work but I would go with direct contact.
152001
They work great on carpet for me. If I am traveling light, I will put a bath towel on the floor. However, I did buy one of their travel towels, ,which I also like to use with my YogaPaws too. LOVE THEM!!!
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.