Now, of course, nonskid yoga mats are ubiquitous. Mats come in all kinds of styles and are made from a variety of old and new materials. You’d think the problem with slippery surfaces would be solved. Unfortunately, due to differences in body chemistry and in each individual’s propensity to perspire, slippage still happens. And it can really wreck your practice and even cause injury.

3 TIPS FOR STAYING PUT ON YOUR YOGA MAT

There’s no prescription that works for every person, but there are some things you can do to avoid slipping on your mat. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Find the right mat:

Because of the aforementioned differences in body chemistry, defining which mats have the stickiest surface is not a slam dunk. If your hands and feet don’t sweat much, you can likely use pretty much any yoga mat that’s designed to be skid free.

microfiber yoga towel

2. Use a towel:

Many practitioners of hot styles of yoga place a towel over their mats to absorb moisture. But bath towels can bunch up. The effort to keep your towel stable on your mat can interfere with the flow of your practice. Try a yoga towel made for use on top of a yoga mat. The Yoga Towel, a poly blend made from bamboo charcoal, has an eco-friendly nonskid backing made from PER, so that it stays stable on your mat. Note: It’s not only yogis who practice in a hot room who sweat and slip; many practitioners of mellower styles have perspiration issues too. A well-placed yoga towel can not only keep Hatha yogis stable, it can also provide a soft surface for seated and supine poses.

silicone non-slip yoga towel

3.Keep your mat clean:

Dust and dirt on the surface of your mat can make it much more slippery. Also, some mats can be slippery when you first take them out of the package.

If you have other ideas for preventing slippage, please join the conversation!