How long does the break-in period of my PRO™ Series mat take?Updated a year ago

Much like a baseball glove, there is a break-in period for all PRO™ Series. The more the mat is used, the softer and grippier the material becomes!

The break-in period varies from mat to mat since it is a textile and also because each yogi’s practice varies quite a bit. Typically, it takes about three months of daily practice and a bit of slipping during that time so that the friction of feet and hands break-in the mat.

(To speed up the process see our answer to "How do I break in my new PRO™ Series mat?")

All PRO™ Series mats have a closed-cell surface, which will never absorb moisture. Because of this, if you are warm/sweaty at all, the mat will feel slippery, so we always recommend pairing it with one of our performance hand towels to absorb moisture and provide extra traction. If you're practicing hot yoga, we recommend a performance mat towel for full mat coverage. Check out this blog post for more tips to decrease slip and increase grip.