Should I Bring a Hand Towel to Hot Yoga?

Yes, bringing a small, separate hand towel is a pro-tip that can significantly improve your comfort and focus during a hot yoga class. While your large mat towel is busy absorbing the sweat from your body and the mat, a hand towel serves a few key, distinct purposes. Its primary use is to manage the sweat on your face and neck. Sweat dripping into your eyes is not only distracting but can also sting and make it difficult to see. A quick wipe with a hand towel can keep your vision clear and your focus on your practice. It's also useful for wiping down your hands if they feel slippery, which can help you maintain a secure grip in arm balances or poses like Downward-Facing Dog, even before your mat towel is fully saturated. Think of it as a small piece of personal-space maintenance. It's a simple, lightweight addition to your yoga bag that provides a surprising amount of comfort, allowing you to deal with the inevitable deluge of sweat without having to disrupt your posture by using your large mat towel.