5 best yoga towels

Sometimes it may feel like you've already got enough baggage without having to lug around a yoga mat as well. If that's the case, a specialised towel might be just the answer.

Designed to grip the gym mat and protect you from the bacteria that lies beneath, it'll become as much of a gym necessity as your new pair of Nikes.

Here are five of the best.

Sweaty Betty

This mat has non-slip dots to keep it in place, which means it’s pitched perfectly for heated or power yoga.

£30, Sweaty Betty, Buy it now

Yoga Design Lab

A light, absorbent, non-slip towel that dries in minutes, and the zesty colour will keep you cheerful — even in a Bikram class.

£15, Yoga Studio, Buy it now

Yogitoes

Yogitoes towels have superior grip and are made from eco-friendly materials.

£45, Manduka, Buy it now

Calmia

Calmia’s towel has a hygienic layer on top that wicks away sweat.

£29, Calmia, Buy it now

lululemon

A monochrome towel that’s absorbent and lightweight.

£38, lululemon, Buy it now