Now that you ve got your new pro mat it s time to break it in.
Manduka mat use salt to reduce slip.
It s specially formulated to clean your mat without damaging the surface or causing slippage.
A big beach towel can get the job done but there are a lot of yoga mat towels on the market that are made specifically for this.
Then i wipe it down in circular motions top to bottom with a damp cloth.
Our customers have found that the best way to break in their mat is to use it on a daily basis.
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After 24 hours wipe the salt off with a damp cloth.
Keep your mat in the best condition by wiping it down after every practice with manduka all purpose mat wash.
It s a great option to use until you re able to break in your mat.
The best way to break in your mat is practice practice practice but if you want to speed things up a little try the salt method.
Generously sprinkle coarse sea salt on the mat and let it sit or scrub in a circular motion like you would wax a surfboard.
Once the entire surface of your mat is rubbed down with salt let it sit for 24 hours before rinsing off the salt with water and a sponge.
I put a generous amount of coarse sea salt on the top side with the logo on it and let it sit for 24 hours.
Try sprinkling your mat with a mixture of sea salt and warm water.
While the best way is to practice practice practice you can speed things up a little with.
Try a salt scrub give your yoga mat an exfoliating treatment.
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The best way to break in your mat is practice practice practice but if you want to speed things up a little try a simple salt scrub.
I ve found this method really helps get extra muck off of my mat that s making me slip.
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Another trick is to leave it in the sunshine for an afternoon or sprinkle sea salt on the top surface of the mat dampen with a cloth and scrub it with a stiff scrub brush.