What should you be looking for in an Ashtanga Yoga Mat

While practicing Ashtanga Yoga the mat can take quite a pounding due to its very dynamic nature. An Ashtanga Yoga mat must be able to take this punishment, and not be a hindrance while practicing your yoga.

One problem while practicing Ashtanga is that the mat can become slippy due to sweat. If you have this problem I would suggest a cotton Mysore mat on top of the sticky mat to help absorb the sweat.

A good yoga mat actually improves with age, so another good way to improve the stickiness of your mat is to use it, washing it can also help with this process.