I've read that the Jade mats take a while to dry; what is the best protocol after a hot yoga class? Do you need to unroll it after getting home?
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I don't know which is the best protocol after a hot yoga class..but I allways unroll for many hours when I'm getting home... and with ashtanga practice I use a blanket for sitting poses.. so I unroll the blanket too in home after the clases. Bless
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Hi there, after hot yoga when your mat is sweaty you will certainly want to unroll it when you get home and let it dry completely. Every 4th or 5th class I rinse it with the hose and let it dry in the sun. I have taken a bucket of diluted basic H to it as well just to keep it fresh. But bottom line, if it's wet with sweat unroll it and let it dry completely.
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I always hang my mat to dry after each hot yoga class. My mat is dries overnight and is ready for class the next day and I'm a heavy sweater. But remember NEVER hang it in the sun to dry!
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I have a fold out sweater drying rack, I just drape it over that. I didn't find that it took a really long time to dry. This mat is really amazing, it is so sticky (in a good way)
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I take Yoga but not Hot Yoga - I do wash my mat occasionally and if hung over a chair outside it will take a day or two to dry.
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I've had mine over a year and it's hardly gone down at all. That's with irregular practice (probably not quite once a week), but that should give you some idea - this is going to last a while. Note, you don't actually use it to dry but to get stickiness - I sweat quite a lot and have a terrible time slipping, and even in heated yoga this works for me.
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I throw mine in the washing machine with the underwear, warm wash, gentle cycle. You're supposed to lay it flat to dry, but it holds a lot of water even after a gentle spin dry; so I put the whole load in the dryer for maybe 10 minutes on medium-low heat, to fluff it and let the other items absorb some of the moisture. Then when it's partially dry, I take it out and lay it flat. Seems to work well--after several months I have not yet seen any sign of aging from the dryer. Update: I've been using these for over a year now. The only change I've made is, I've gotten a drying rack; so instead of laying it flat when it's partially dry, I drape it over the rack. After a year, they're still soft, supple, and lie flat.
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I rub it on my knees and my elbows after I am done with my feet. Then, at the endI do massage it into my hands. It softens them all. It is very dry in Alaska in the fall and winter, so it is a great help. Also, " The Gardener's bar or salve" is very good also.
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A lot of these mats state that you have to allow them to warm up to room temperature for several days before unfolding on unrolling them to prevent cracking or warping. The hair dryer idea sounds great genius to me...
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It's a pretty strong rubber smell indeed. Mine has softened but still has that smell, but only noticeable to me. I love the mat so much I don't even notice it anymore. I've asked people next to me at yoga class if they can smell it, because I don't want to invade their space, and they don't notice it. I have noticed that since I have left it in my car this time of year (it's been extremely cold, like 4 degrees) that the smell has softened even more. Perhaps using a yoga mat cleaner will help dissipate the smell for you. It will take time however. I just don't mind it I guess. One of the reasons I got this mat is because I sweat so much in yoga class and was slipping. I don't slip at all on this mat, unless it's an ungodly hot summer day. I don't do hot yoga, but our studio is a warm studio, temp set at 82 degrees for class. If your hands and feet sweat excessively, I recommend a towel for your mat. Most people in my class use one, but I haven't had to since I got this mat. BTW, I love the saffron color I got. It's cheerful (totally my personality) and no one else has it.
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Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could... » Read More Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith « Show Less
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Christopher: I did not get the Whale mat, I got the Owl -- HOWEVER, I believe the company is the same. I have washed mine in machine. Living in Florida our mats tend toward slimey in a very short time. I wash on a delicate cycle and I hang to dry. It does wonderfully. I love this for my grandchildren...and for me....enjoy
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No. I don't wipe mine down till the end of practice. I just don't suggest washing it like you would other yoga mats. I use the spray an wipe it down after every practice and it's held up great!
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I just received my silpat mats and the directions state "Store flat or rolled". I am storing them in the sleeves they came in
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Its too thick to roll up like a yoga mat. it was shipped to me flat in a box. if you can lay it flat in your suitcase that would be best. But there are other mats that work just as well and are not so thick that they stick up and cause tripping if not careful.
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I'd say standard weight works alright with the faster pace vinyasas. Some students are happy with a standard beach towel, but I find myself with six yoga towels now. The latest ones I got are Plush and the Extra Long (XL) Yoga Rat ones. I fold the ends under the rubber mat and find it my best solution yet. Having a towel meander or bunch up doesn't ruin my day, but I sure do enjoy having nice towels.
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I have also used this mat, but have not met such a situation. Maybe the mat is not dry when you bake with it.
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Your question is not so clear -- what do you mean by 'better for your feet sliding in the towel'? Do you mean the <amduka eQua Yoga Mat Towel or just an ordinary towel? However, I can only say this -- the Manduka eQua Yoga Mat Towel has been the BEST towel I have used so far -- it is great for all types of yoga, including hot yoga. The grip is great -- both for hands and feet.
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My recommendation is that you wrap it in a bag and toss it in the dryer for 15-20 mins on low heat. Don't use dryer sheets!! It's like a second skin and as silent as you are.
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Yes we recommend bringing a towel in addition to this mat for hot yoga. Please give the mat a few uses to break it in and loosen the jute fibers to provide maximum traction. Thanks for your interest in our Barracuda Yoga mat! Tasha
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I doubt you can, but there are sprays you can buy specifically for yoga mats that have tea tree oil in them for sanitation. I occasionally wipe mine with vinegar and water, but I'm not sure the manufacturer would recommend it. It will depend in what kind if yoga you do also, I get pretty sweaty doing Ashtunga, but if your into Hatha or some other gentle form you may not create too much grime!