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.
374704
It's not a yoga mat and would slip on the floor. You could use it in place of the blanket or towel you take to yoga.
2109723
I only own the towel. I have never found a need for the gloves. I know that doesn't answer your question but we each have a towel and no gloves.
1768360
I put a towel on top of the purple part. Know that my dog is used to it she doesn't move around so much so I don't need to turn it so much
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.
1602124
Not at all, its almost like the "grip" isn't there, you can't see it or feel it but it works perfectly stopping slippage. Clean as you normally would.
1833200
I've practiced both with and without a towel on this mat. Without a towel the mat becomes slippery with slight perspiration because the mat does not absorb moisture, which is mainly a problem for me during downward facing dog. Because of this, I usually place a towel on the mat after I've completed sun salutations when I'm warmed up. The towel provides traction for my hands and feet, and stays put on the mat. I've had different results with different brands of towels. Manduka's eQua mat towels have provided the best grip with this mat.
1696657
There are different sizes of towels. The mat towel is Lon enough to cover your entire yoga mat. The smaller towel is perfect for wiping sweat and is a little leger than a kitchen hand towel. I have both sizes and find them equally useful.
349010
I'm not the best person to answer this question because I don't use gloves when I practice yoga. However I'd hazard a guess and say no because it offers no protection for your palms.
253916
It sounds like your wife has an extra long mat, which shouldn't be an issue. I roll my mat sized towel with my mat and fit it into the bag, no problem. I will say that you have to roll it pretty well for it to fit seamlessly into the yoga bag. If this sounds like too much of a hassle to do after class, you might consider getting her a garment yoga bag.
437402
the hand paws are helpful for reducing stress and strain on the hands from some of the yoga poses like downward dog. There is some limited mobility with the paws - in that it's hard to grip items when the paws are on because of the padding on the palm side of the yoga paw. I have arthritis and it has helped reduce stress on those fingers when I'm in a pose but other than that, I'm not sure this product would do what you need. If you take Yoga; I strongly recommend them.
1853548
Yes! Just make sure you roll it up a little bit. The towel may peek out a little from the top but it shouldn't be too much over the edge.
127474
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.
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!
2071589
The mat does NOT slip! My daughter does back handsprings and tucks on this mat and it doesn't move. We even have it laying on carpet. There is velcro holding it in place and it stays put!
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.
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 :)