How well does this towel work for Ashtanga?
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I'd say standard weight works alright with the faster pace vinyasas. Some students are happy with a standard beach towel, but I find myself with six yoga towels now. The latest ones I got are Plush and the Extra Long (XL) Yoga Rat ones. I fold the ends under the rubber mat and find it my best solution yet. Having a towel meander or bunch up doesn't ruin my day, but I sure do enjoy having nice towels.
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:)
1350954
Totally! I use the eQua and the yoguitoes mat towels, both are very good and they will keep you from sliding, I preffer the eQua one with my manduka mat.
136897
I have used them for several applications, they work well in all apps I have tried. They work well for washing and drying the car, although a good cotton towel still dries the car better.
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.
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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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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.
465730
Yes you will slip. This towel is slightly slippery if your hands are sweating.
1874672
It is very absorbent, and it dries well. It is nothing like what you think a towel would be, but it is big and it works well, and is lightweight.
1135674
Absolutely! Great question. I think the Manduka mat towel works just as well if not better with my Zenergy brand mat than a Manduka-brand mat. Hope this helps & Good Luck!
1510197
I've used a folded up beach towel instead and it's worked fine for my knees/ arms for the floor-based exercises.
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I have this mat, and i bought two manduka hand towels to use on it (one for me hands and one for my feet). They are the best towels ever! only my hands and feet sweat during yoga, and these towels keep me from slipping. They stick to the mat very well, the hand one hardly moves, the feet ones moves a little bit (but nothing too distracting).
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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
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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.
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Have washed it several times a week, and, after 9 months, it's still perfect. Would imagine it will wear out eventually as would any towel. I don't have a single complaint about this towel after 100 hot yoga sessions.
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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....
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It doesn't have that moisture-sucking feel of microfiber, and it's not fluffy like a towel. It feels comfortable when you use it, like durable cotton clothing. I have one that's been used about 500 times over 5 years, and run though the washer and dryer every time. It's still perfectly usable, although the border stitching is starting to look a little ragged.
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I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry,... » Read More I practiced without a towel and had an awful time slipping. I now have a Jade yoga mat which provides a much better grip. However, in my hot classes, everyone is required to bring a towel. I purchased a Yogitoes towel through Amazon and it's great. I would assume it would work well on all yoga mats. The Yogitoes towel (and many yoga towels) have small skidless rubber bumps on the side that lays on your mat which holds it in place. With some of the yoga towels (including the Yogitoes) you need to dampen the towel with water first; if you practice on the towel when it is completely dry, you'll slip on the dry towel surface. Hope that helped! « Show Less