The Shiva Mat can, and has, been used for all types of yoga but it has been designed for Ashtanga or Power yoga. There are a number of tried and tested ways that the mat can be incorporated into a yoga practice.

- Use it in conjunction with a sticky mat i.e. do the sun salutations on the sticky and the seated postures on the Shiva Mat.
- Spray a light amount of water on the mat at the beginning of your practice so that the mat offers an increased amount of support.
- Use a sticky underneath the Shiva Mat to increase comfort and stability.

The Shiva Mat is easy to maintain and can be washed in a conventional washing machine on a cold setting (30 degrees) using non-bio washing powder.
You will find that as you continue to use the mat it will improve as you and your yoga practice deepen.