What Hot Yoga Has Taught Me About Myself — And the Gear That Helps Me Push Through Even the Sweatiest Class

Your mat can make or break your practice. If you're slipping all over the place, you're going to go through class feeling frustrated and leave annoyed. I've been using Gaiam's Dry-Grip Non-Slip Yoga Mat ($50) for years — it's the only mat I'll spend money on. It's extremely grippy even when wet, so you don't have to worry about the copious amounts of sweat dripping down onto it.