Examine your mat carefully to determine which side goes up.
Do you lay yoga mat flat side up or down.
Also called convoluted foam these mattress toppers are covered in egg shaped bumps.
This will give you a bit more grip and help to elevate the heels of your hands slightly to reduce strain on the wrists.
Mats with a printed design make it easy to know which side goes up and which side goes down.
Sometimes just figuring out which side is up on your yoga mat is a victory.
If both sides look the same take a closer look to determine which side is smooth and which is bumpy.
Simply keep the design face up.
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How i get my yoga mat to lay flat.
If so place either side up.
Sarah mark 200 ryt creator owner of copycat yoga certified 200hr registered yoga teacher with yoga alliance started practicing yoga at the age of four.
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In this case either side can face down.
Lay your mat out on the floor with the side you.
If your mat has a raised or textured sticky side that side goes up to keep your hands and feet from slipping.
Check for labels and textural cues to figure out which side to use.
An eggcrate foam mattress topper can help ensure a good night s sleep.
If you ve purchased a sticky mat that has a design on one side the side with the printed design will be the side that you work on top of.
The smoother flatter surface goes down and the bumpier up.
Fold it so that you have two flat layers of strap side by side to place your hands on.
If you unroll your yoga mat and are left with the end curling up by your hands or feet here s a simple solution to put into your practice.
Your mat may be reversible.
If your mat has a design you have an easier time placing the proper side down.
Some mats are reversible and will have the same texture and stickiness on both sides.