I just got back from my incredible retreat/training at Kripalu Center, and I had a chance to use a new product that worked well for me. It's a sticky towel called "Skidless," and you can get it at yogitoes.com or at Lucy. Since my own mat & cotton rug combo is too bulky for travel, and I don't like putting my feet directly on sticky mats (especially on mats that are used by lots of people), this worked great. It's a thin towel the same size as a yoga mat with sticky silicone nubs on the back. You put the sticky side down on a mat, and you have a clean, non-slip surface to practice on. It absorbs moisture, and you can throw it in the washing machine. It dries quickly and doesn't take up much space in a suitcase. This one is a winner!
