1. A Mat
When shopping for a mat remember that you get what you pay for. This is the one thing you don't want to be stingy with because this mat is going to take a beating over time. Sweat drenched and sometimes smelly you want something that is going to last long into your savasana. I have a Lululemon The Mat and this thing was well worth the money. It grips the more you sweat just wipe away with a hand towel and you're set. Here are some options of mats that I have tried.
Lululemon The Mat $68
This mat is my baby. It can be used with or without a mat towel which helps out when you don't want to do laundry every day!
Manduka $50-$130
I have used these before they are good sturdy and thick. For those of use with bad knees the extra padding is perfect. My studio has these for rental so you know they are good!
GAIAM mats range fro $30-$100
These mats are popular at my studio and come in lots of cute patterns like this one.
2. Water Bottle
Lets face it when you a sweating like a waterfall you need to rehydrate. Any water bottle will do but you will probably want one that doesn't have a screw off lid. If you are like me you will want to drink while you are still moving and the screw off lids take too much time...and get spilled easily. I prefer a CamelBak but notice a lot of people using glass water bottles in class.
CamelBak $15
I use mine every day for work, the gym, and hot yoga. This thing is legit!
The glass CamelBak $25
Not sure why but people in hot yoga love these glass bottles.
Or the cute motivational PINK bottles $15
For people who are extra thirsty and just love all things pink this is a good option.
3. Towel
When I first started out I was using a small mat, a mat towel, and a hand towel. The towel is super important because without it you will be sliding all over yourself! I bought the Lululemon mat because you don't need a towel with it. I would say buy your mat first and buy your towel second. You can use a beach towel if you want or if you have the money to buy it all do it! Here are a few towels
GAIAM $25
Manduka Yogitoes $68
Yogitoes have grips on the bottom. No need to spray your mat towel with this one it is ready to grip for you!
Lululemon $42
Fits right on top of your Lululemon mat. If you sweat A LOT you should get this. I sweat pretty heavy but haven't needed a mat towel yet even in a 60, 75, and 90 minute class.
4. Headband
I sweat a lot more than I probably should. If I don't wear a headband it gets all in my eyes and my mouth and that's not cool. I am obsessed with Violet Love headbands and wear mine all the time. It keeps your face free of sweat and keeps you doing what you love!
Violet Love $17
I'm obsessed with these headbands and mine is currently MIA. My sister got me one for my bday and I wear it every time I go to hot yoga.
5. What to Wear?
You want to wear something that is comfy and can keep you covered for an hour of constant sweating. I usually end up with my shirt off at some point because it just gets too hot! Yoga leggings are best for everything because during balancing poses if your legs are exposed they will be dipping with sweat and you might slip. Target has cheep options that are legit. One of my favorite tops is from Target. Lululemon has leggings that are amazing and Onzie has super cute printed yoga pants. Here are a few of my favorites. I love fun backs and unique prints.
Onzie Pants $65: These pants are stretchy and breathable. They come in tons of cool prints.
(My fav Onzie print pants and favorite bra cross back Lululemon)
Teeki Pants $72: These pants are made from recycled water bottles and other materials!
Lululemon $80-$100
These pants are my favorite and they are reversible. Flower print on the top of these!
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