Yoga Mat recommendations for Bikram Hot Yoga

MelissaHopeG
MelissaHopeG Posts: 56 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello!

Just recently started Hot Yoga, and I have a cheap thin matt and am looking to buy a good one for long-term use. There are so many out there and they are so expensive! Do I really need to spend that much? And does anyone have a good recommendation for me before I fork over the cash?

I do have a sore knee and am also concerned about slipping... my current one I slide all over the place in down dog. Will probably get the yoga towels too...

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  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    Manduka seems to be the best... Ive tried other brands and Manduka lasts better, doesnt smell and cleans well...
  • littlebrownbat3
    littlebrownbat3 Posts: 54 Member
    I find any mat specifically geared towards pilates to be better for yoga, they are just thicker
  • SkinnyMozza
    SkinnyMozza Posts: 66 Member
    the one at Lulu lemon is good in the sense that it is slip proof. U can literallu empty ur drink bottle on it and still do downward dog. But it is very hard, and i find it hurts my hips in postures like camel... so I wouldnt recommend it.

    hence Im shopping for a new one too.

    Has anyone used either the Makura Prolite or the Jade Harmony?? How do they rate for softness vs non-slip vs travelability?

    :flowerforyou:
  • tados
    tados Posts: 68
    I have the one from lululemon but I also have the yogi toes skidless towel that I put over my mat. Best purchase I've every made. Try buying just the towel, you my not need to buy a new mat.
  • marcpierre359
    marcpierre359 Posts: 2
    With so many different mats out there and everyone having an opinion on them.. i think your first step should just be to get a skidless yoga towel for your mat and see how you like that.

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