Are you the type of person that loves to do yoga but hasn’t yet invested in a yoga mat and towel? When you do yoga at the gym or your favorite yoga studio do you get grossed out about using a mat that someone else has used? Then its time to invest in a yoga mat of your own and then accessorize it with a yoga mat towel.

Doing yoga on a regular towel or using an old blanket doesn’t quite give the correct amount of support that a yoga mat can give. Yoga mats are specially made to enhance and improve your practice. They come in a variety of different styles, colors and sizes. Adding a yoga towel to the equation can really add to the whole experience.

The standard yoga mat is 24” wide by 68” long. However, there are larger sizes available, including one that is 25” wide by 80” long. Using a yoga mat, especially in a crowded yoga studio can help define your personal space. It can also provide a layer of cushioning, as many gyms and yoga studios have wood or concrete floors that are not conducive for achieving comfort during many of the poses.

By using a yoga mat towel, you can extend the life of your yoga mat. If you tend to slide around a lot during certain poses, a skidless yoga towel can really help you out. Yogitoes Skidless yoga towels are double sided. The bottom side (the one that is placed directly onto your mat) is made of silicone nubs that grip your mat. The top layer is a polyester and nylon mix that is comfortable and absorbent.

Another positive benefit to using a yoga mat towel is that they are washable. Just throw it in the washer after you use it. After it is done being cleaned you can toss it in the dryer or be really environmentally friendly and let it air dry. You certainly can’t do that with a typical yoga mat. And although you can get special anti-bacterial sprays to clean your yoga mat, it’s just not the same as being able to put it in the washer.

Yoga towels can also be used in a pinch when you don’t have a mat available. If you are at home and feel the need to do your routine, just throw your yoga towel on the floor and reap the benefits of doing yoga in the privacy of your own home. This can be especially useful if you are the type of person that leaves your mat at the gym or the yoga studio, which is a common practice when you’re a regular at those places.

Doing yoga without a yoga mat and towel can be kind of like weightlifting without the weights. All you’re doing is going through the motions, and not really getting the all the benefits that yoga has to offer. If you would like to enhance your comfort and your practice, then investing in a yoga mat and towel set is a smart thing to do.

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