As manduka put it don t wear it out wear it in chose one side of the mat and mark it if needed to note which side you are breaking in for your practice.
Manduka mat slippery at first.
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I feel like i can do anything on this mat.
I m not an overly sweaty person but my palms and feet get slippery.
Now that you ve got your new pro mat it s time to break it in.
2 years later i find if i m not sweaty it s sticky enough.
In fact great grip from the get go is a big plus for these types of mats.
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Yeah it is a bit slippery at first.
If i know i m going to be a bit sweaty i use the lululemon.
Manduka says that.
The huge selling point for me is the cushion.
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A yoga towel will absorb that moisture and allow you to practice safely and with more confidence.
Downward facing dog and warrior 2 are very difficult for me as i really begin to slip out in both of these poses.
Rubber tpe and polyurethane mats tend not to have the same initial slipperiness as pvc ones.
So don t buy it and do hot yoga same day use a towel until you break it in.
It did take a while to lose that new sheen.
Even premium pvc mats like the manduka pro can be slippery at first.
Like new shoes using your mat daily for 1 2 weeks can help break in the material for a less slippery practice.
Manduka bags are designed by yogis for yogis on the go.
Manduka seriously is the yoga.
I always hated certain poses on my knees since i had a ton of knee pain but this mat is supportive and magical.
This is especially frustrating since it feels like you just paid 100 for a mat with no grip at all.
These yoga mats are made of a closed cell material that will not absorb any moisture or liquids.
If you feel like that s the reason you re slipping i suggest immediately washing your mat with either a solution containing 1 cup of 50 50 white vinegar and water or manduka s natural rubber mat wash.
If i don t think i ll sweat much i use the manduka pro.
Perspiration oils lotions etc will create a slippery layer on top of your mat causing you to slip.
While the best way is to practice practice practice you can speed things up a little with.
I do love my mat though even with the occasional slip.
