How to Break in a Slippery Yoga Mat
A new yoga mat can be a great tool for someone who enjoys yoga. However, much like a baseball player has to break in their glove before using it in a game, a yoga mat must be broken in as well.
Items needed:
- Sponge
- Bucket
- Water
- Mild dish soap
- Test the yoga mat to see how slippery it is. This will give you a baseline as you go through the process of breaking it in. It is possible that you will need to go through the process several times, so you need to have a way of knowing how much progress you are making.
- Take the bucket and fill it with warm water. Add a small amount of soap once the bucket has been filled with water. Then, stir the water so that the soap is mixed with the water.
- Wipe down the mat using the sponge. Use a wide, sweeping motion across the mat, making sure that you do not miss any spots. Wipe down the mat two or three times, then rinse.
- Allow the mat to air dry for a few hours. Place the mat outside or somewhere inside where it will get good air flow. This will encourage quick drying.
- Test the mat after it has dried. Continue to go through the process every couple of days until you have found that the mat has sufficient grip. You may find that you need to go through the process again every few months as oils accumulate on the mat.