Yoga Towels: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Perhaps the greatest use for a yoga towel is in the realm of hot yoga. Professionally known as Bikram yoga, it's a series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises carried out over 90 minutes in a room that's heated to 40 degrees Celsius. It's said to relieve stress, heal chronic pain, reduce inflammation in the joints and back, and promote weight less.
Fact #2. In a hot yoga session, one thing is for certain: the body sweats profusely. Most studios opt for a soft carpet instead of the traditional hardwood floor, to reduce the impact on the body. These carpets also serve a secondary, albeit unofficial purpose. They collect copious amounts of sweat from practitioners. Many people opt for closed cell foam or polyvinyl chloride mats. Sweat simply runs off of these substances and into the carpet.
Fact #3. Yoga practitioners choose yoga towels for two main reasons. First, they add an additional layer of cushioning. This is vital to a pain-free experience in a highly active Bikram routine. They also collect sweat from the body. Those not wishing to contribute to the smell of a hot yoga studio consider it a matter of personal hygiene.
Fact #4. On a hardwood surface, yoga mats are used to provide cushioning against the hard floor and give the user a work space during the class. Keeping the poses organized onto a specific space, such as a mat, helps to keep both the body and mind focused, rather than worrying over positioning. Some practitioners choose to replace mats with towels. In addition to providing the same cushioning and organization, they're also absorbent.
Fact #5. Both beginners and more advanced practitioners can benefit from using a yoga towel in addition to their mat. The added versatility of using the two together provides unequaled comfort and safety assurance. Rather than use one or the other, they should both be seen as necessary components of the modern yogi's arsenal.