I've read that the Jade mats take a while to dry; what is the best protocol after a hot yoga class? Do you need to unroll it after getting home?
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I don't know which is the best protocol after a hot yoga class..but I allways unroll for many hours when I'm getting home... and with ashtanga practice I use a blanket for sitting poses.. so I unroll the blanket too in home after the clases. Bless
164678
Hi there, after hot yoga when your mat is sweaty you will certainly want to unroll it when you get home and let it dry completely. Every 4th or 5th class I rinse it with the hose and let it dry in the sun. I have taken a bucket of diluted basic H to it as well just to keep it fresh. But bottom line, if it's wet with sweat unroll it and let it dry completely.
164679
I always hang my mat to dry after each hot yoga class. My mat is dries overnight and is ready for class the next day and I'm a heavy sweater. But remember NEVER hang it in the sun to dry!
164680
I have a fold out sweater drying rack, I just drape it over that. I didn't find that it took a really long time to dry. This mat is really amazing, it is so sticky (in a good way)
164681
I take Yoga but not Hot Yoga - I do wash my mat occasionally and if hung over a chair outside it will take a day or two to dry.
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I am very pleased with my mat. I do try to tilt my items just a bit so there is some air working during the drying process.
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It's best to use it when dry. Place a towel on the floor while watching TV, That's how I use mine. It's a great product. Dry feel works best. Hope you enjoy it too.
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Its too thick to roll up like a yoga mat. it was shipped to me flat in a box. if you can lay it flat in your suitcase that would be best. But there are other mats that work just as well and are not so thick that they stick up and cause tripping if not careful.
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.
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I haven't had that problem. I usually put a towel over the actual mat and hang the towel to air dry after using it. I then store the bamboo mat on its side, next to the bathtub. You may try putting the mat in strong sunshine for a few days, especially if you are in a dry climate. :/
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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.
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Ya that's why I think hanging it after spin is a better way to go. It is dry by morning. Did it shrink in the dryer?Dave
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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.
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I keep some in there for heat therapy for sports massage but they are extremely hot so I take them out with a towel 15 minutes before the beginning of the session. You can burn yourself and the client if you are not very careful.
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.
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Wash in cold water, no detergent. Instruction says you must wash at least once to activate absorbency. It's the pits to dry in dryer. I had to clean out the dryer thoroughly and still found little hidden piles the next week. My guess is that hosing and turning the mat frequently while hosing MAY work but I don't have direct experience. Good luck
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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.
535171
I'd invest in a towel mat to lay on top of your mat. Manduka is great, but I slip during class - I get very sweaty - and if I've forgotten my towel, it's not a fun experience.
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
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Yes, I would say it dries within 10 minutes, probably less. Sometimes my son just fills in the entire mat though, and when he does it takes quite some time to dry
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.