yogitoes?

[BunnyMacDougal]

Anybody have?  Worth the money?  Is there a cheaper alternative that works just as well?
I joined a yoga studio and all the cool kids have this.  And, I do slip.....

Sigh.

[pinkplasticdoll]

I borrowed a friends and tried them but didn't really like it, it kept bunching up under my feet when I was in warrior. I just got a new mat and that has reduced my slipping dramatically. I have the mat from lululemon, not fond of their stance on things but I do love the shit out of my mat.

[Deleted]

I've never tried these but my yoga socks keep me from slipping.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Side note- why are towels for your mat stupid expensive. I feel gross for being a sweaty Betty, do you really have to charge so much?

[HiC]

I can't do yoga with socks on. My hands slip more than my feet so I just use a hand towel for grip.

[Deleted]

I was so ridiculously sweaty when I first joined a yoga studio, but it got much better over time. I guess my body adjusted or something.

I have used a rosin bag and a bag of climber's chalk with really great success. I just put a little at the front and back of the mat, a little on my hands and feet, and I'm good for an hour and a half class. I just went to an outdoor supply store for the climber's chalk. Here's the rosin: www.amazon.com/Aurorae-Yoga-Rosin-Slipping-Sticky/dp/B003329SIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369362820&sr=8-1&keywords=yoga+powder

ETA: You may be able to break your mat in more as well. I scrubbed my Manduka black mat with a dish brush and coarse salt a few times to get the slickness off of it.

[janegold]

I use a Yogitoes towel a lot and it has really helped my practice. The towel works best when it's slightly damp (either from sweat or sprtizing with a spray bottle). I also agree with PP: the Manduka mats have an anti-slip, cloth-like finish once they are broken in, and they are great.

Anyway, to answer your question, yes, I think Yogitoes and other good quality yoga gear is worth the money.

[HiC]

WAIT! Are we talking socks or towels? Towels I am totally behind. Socks I can't get do. Get the towel, totally worth it.

[BunnyMacDougal]

the towel, the towel.

[HiC]

I also love their headbands. I wear them daily, even off the mat. I think they cost $3. Love them!!

[BunnyMacDougal]

May 23, 2013 22:26:49 GMT -5 HiC said:

I also love their headbands. I wear them daily, even off the mat. I think they cost $3. Love them!!

Good tip!  I think my place sells them.  Is your super wide?

[HiC]

about 3" or 4".