Crease In Yoga Mat

Soak your yoga mat.

Crease in yoga mat.

Submerge your yoga mat in a bathtub and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Designed for you by you. The initial horizontal crease in the foam gets tightly compressed in the middle of the rolled mat causing that end to curl and spring back when unrolled and preventing the mat from lying flat. Infographic on how to roll yoga mat properly without getting dirty.

Dish soap or hypoallergenic laundry detergent are two of the best options for mild cleaners for your yoga mat. Wrestling a long mat through a dozen or more small rotations to roll it up fully is tedious not an ideal way to wind up your peaceful practice. Then you can roll your mat from the folded portion. Make sure to clean both sides of your yoga mat and let the solution set on it long enough for the mat to air dry or for however long the maker of your spray suggests before cleaning it.

This option leaves a crease bang in the middle of the mat. Double roll so the first idea i used was to fold the mat half way through so the surface of the mat will stay securely in touch only with the surface. This will help dislodge dirt oils and any odors.