What type of student would use an Indian cotton rug?
An Indian cotton rug is most often used by students of vigorous styles of yoga such as Ashtanga or Bikram where they sweat a lot. The rug absorbs moisture and perspiration and the moisturized cotton surface provides traction and stability. If you use a rug and dont sweat, the rug is a bit slippery and it is difficult to hold poses such as downward facing dog. For best results, students lightly sprinkle water over the entire rug surface, or lightly mist the rug evenly with a small spray bottle before class (especially at the hands and feet positions).
