I really don't like yoga mats, I feel they are restricting during such a freeing activity like yoga. They get in the way, they bunch up, they're just annoying. Plus, I do yoga in my house on my carpet, not a hard floor. But I can never get comfortable in downward dog because my hands slip and slip and slip.These are perfect. They are the yoga mat without the fuss. They are comfortable to wear, they are easy to put on and take off, and they take up no room at all. I have put them in my purse. I keep them on my bookshelf. You can't even tell they are there. I have been using them for many months now and I've been waiting to write a review because I love them so much, but I wanted to see how they did with regular use.I do yoga about 3 times a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. My wrists feel better while using them and after. I am able to flatten my palms easier. My downward dog is 100% improved. They are now as much a part of my yoga as breathing. I recommend these to experienced yoga practitioners and beginners alike. Yoga has been a part of my life for 17 years. I have taken classes, followed dvd's, done my own routine and taught a bit. I swear by these wonderful little gloves.I do have one little complaint that isn't as much of a complaint really as it is an observation. I say that because the little complaint doesn't affect the usability. The little stretchy bands in between each finger that basically keep the glove in place are comfortable, but they stretch during use, especially during downward dog. I'm not going to say they stretch too far, but I will say I feel like they should be a little stronger. During downward dog, my hands don't slip at all, there is just a stretch of the bands that is noticeable. Also, I have made the velcro strap around my wrist too tight at times and just had to adjust them. So, a tip maybe? Put them on do a quick wrist roll and forearm stretch and look for digging in from the strap and just straighten it up and then make sure it's not too tight or too loose. Just right for you.I promise you'll love them.Oh and I saw a few reviews about doing pull ups and lifting weights and stuff with them. I mean, ya ok, they are gloves but that's not the intended use! If you actually do yoga, and lift weights as well, get the right gloves for each activity. They are NOT comfortable to lift weights with. There is no protection of the fingers, just the palm. And it pinches when you close your hand around a bar and squeeze. It's kinda silly to mix yoga with lifting weights anyway.. that's missing the whole point of yoga. Isn't it?Namaste!