| You may have been using a beach towel or an | | | | advised that a practitioner must have a yoga towel on |
| oversized bath towel on top of a mat but chances are | | | | top of a mat. Due to hot temperature, too much sweat |
| this towel is not absorbent enough and not the proper | | | | may cause one to slip off when changing position. This |
| size. Yoga towels are designed to be super absorbent | | | | towel is sometimes designed with slip- resistant rubber |
| and dry quickly. | | | | pads on one side so it stays put on the mat. It is |
| What is a yoga towel? It is a kind of towel designed | | | | washable and dries quickly. A towel must fit the size |
| especially for Hindu exercises to fit on top of a mat. It | | | | of the mat to prevent slipping and it must not take too |
| is a simple solution if one sweats too much. It provides | | | | much room when practicing with a group. The said |
| security from slipping off the mat. It is very useful | | | | towel will provide security when sweating too much. It |
| during a traditional practice or Bikram yoga which is | | | | will allow one to relax and concentrate on the practice |
| done under extreme heat. The thermostat is usually at | | | | without worrying about slipping off. |
| 105 degrees Fahrenheit or approximately 40 degrees | | | | It is a good idea to buy two towels. You can always |
| Celsius while the room is 40 to 60% inundated by high | | | | have an extra fresh and clean towel if you practice |
| humidity. The founder of this style is Bikram Choudhury. | | | | frequently. It comes in different colors and design to |
| The objective of this style is to stimulate the body to | | | | match your personality. A brightly colored towel |
| attain a level of flexibility and helps the practitioner stay | | | | enhances energy during a difficult session and a |
| in a stretched position for a longer period without | | | | peaceful color or design is cool for meditation. It is |
| obtaining injuries. The high temperature induces profuse | | | | expensive than ordinary standard towels, however the |
| sweating useful to detoxify the body. It is therefore | | | | price is worth the convenience. An eco-friendly towel |
| necessary to bring enough of drinking water to | | | | may cost more than $20 to $50 USD. It can be |
| prevent dehydration during the 90-minute practice and | | | | purchased at specialty stores, sporting goods stores |
| an absorbent enough towel. | | | | or online. |
| Instead of a beach towel or ordinary bath towel, it is | | | | |