NYT - Yoga Mats are Dirty

The New York Times has an article today on the likelihood of picking up a fungal infection or warts from a borrowed mat at your gym or yoga center. Turns out many places that offer mat rental lack the time and money to regularly clean mats properly, which makes sense if you've ever found yourself prostrate on a stinky mat. My advice is to buy your own mat. It's a very small investment (as little as $20) and so much more hygenic. I've been using my PVC-free Harmony mat and it's holding up very well. If it seems like a pain to carry the mat around, cheer yourself up with a cool mat bag and think about your bacteria-free feet.