Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple)

by Gaiam

Product Features

• Purple-colored microfiber yoga towel
• Prevents slipping when used with yoga mat
• Super-absorbent material is ideal for hot yoga
• Acts as substitute for yoga mat in a pinch
• Same size as standard Gaiam yoga mat

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Yoga towels come in handy in several situations--as a top layer for your yoga mat, as a yoga mat substitute when a mat isn't available, or while performing "hot" yoga. When used with a yoga mat, this microfiber towel from Gaiam keeps you from slipping while adding a hygienic barrier to the floor. However, it also excels as a regular towel, with a super-absorbent construction that mops up sweat during a particularly energizing routine. The same size as a standard Gaiam yoga mat, the towel is fashionable and effective.

About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth’s resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.

Gaiam’s goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people’s lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers’ needs with meaningful solutions.

The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.

Product Description

This microfibre towel is ideal for yoga when a mat is not available or for "hot" yoga. It is the same size as a standard Gaiam Yoga Mat and is super absorbant.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.3 x 24 x 68 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VDRQRQ
• Item model number: 05-52221
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #7 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Yoga > Mats

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth It, January 8, 2008

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Marina I. Meza "Bikram Yogini" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple) (Sports)

I have been doing Bikram yoga for about a year now, and needed something longer than a normal bath towel. Instead of buying the expensive yoga towels, I went for Gaiam's, and have not been too impressed. It does absorb much more than a normal towel, but does not stay put on top of the mat in between poses which causes me to constantly fix it, leaving me with little if any resting time. I suggest buying the expensive towels for it's worth the cost in the end.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than an old towel..., December 22, 2007

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jmeyer2469 "jmeyer2469" (Southwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple) (Sports)

Just started Bikram (hot) yoga and was slipping and sliding on my old bath towel, so I decided to give this a try. It fits perfectly to my yoga mat and really does absorb the sweat really well. It bunches up a little when we are moving positions a lot, but overall I feel it was money well spent, especially seeing how much other manufacturers charge. Definitely worth it!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Inexpensive Alternative to Yogitoes, September 19, 2008

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Diablita (Wash DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Towel (Smokey Purple) (Sports)

I bought this in place of a Yogitoes towel and found that although it doesn't have the anti-skid nubs on the underside it still stays in place fairly well. It's super absorbant and significantly cheaper than a Yogitoes towel. I endorse this product.