| If you are getting into the hot yoga trend, you need to | | | | comfortable for you to lie on. It has an absorbent |
| have a mat that is designed to support you during your | | | | middle layer of cushioned fiber to catch the sweat so |
| workout session. A Bikram Yoga mat is specifically | | | | that you are able to remain comfortable. The bottom is |
| designed to work well with a Bikram Yoga class (hot | | | | a coated brushed material that grips the floor so that |
| yoga). These sessions are called hot yoga because | | | | you don't slide around. It stays in one place for the |
| they are done in a room that is 105 degrees. The | | | | whole time. These mats are not only soft and |
| theory is that a room that is warm will help to prevent | | | | comfortable; they can be put in the washer and dryer |
| injury and helps with deeper stretching and tension | | | | with no problems. |
| reduction. | | | | So why use a Bikram Yoga Mat? |
| There are 26 positions in one of these sessions, along | | | | - Soft and Comfortable |
| with 2 breathing exercises that are done over a 90 | | | | - Absorbent |
| minute session. Most people sweat profusely during | | | | - Non-skid bottom |
| the sessions. If you have a sticky, scratchy mat you | | | | - Easy to clean |
| will need to have a thick towel to be comfortable on it. | | | | These mats are specifically designed for the hot yoga |
| The sticky mat is so that you do not slide around | | | | sessions that you will be experiencing. You need to be |
| during your workout. A Bikram Yoga mat works kind | | | | able to focus on your workout not on your mat. You |
| of like a combination of a sticky mat and a towel. | | | | want one that will support this intense type of yoga |
| This mat is made of soft terry cloth on the top so it is | | | | session. |