Still not sold on the idea of yoga socks? Here are 7 reasons why you might consider using them in your yoga practice:
Get cold feet. Like I said, this is a big deal for me. I like my feet to be baked instead of ice. Our yoga studio gets cold in the winter and I don’t want to walk barefoot on the cold floor. Also, gyms can get cold due to air conditioning.
No slipping. My yoga mat is definitely non-slip, but the studio/gym floor is not! As I walked around the gym observing class members, I almost fell into a trance, slipping through the cracks. learned knowledge. These are also great for vacation and doing yoga on tile or wooden floors.
Protect your feet. Most yoga studios have a strict no-shoes policy on the studio floor. If the thought of walking barefoot on dirty floors makes you nervous, yoga socks are a great way to protect your feet from dust and dirt.
health. While yoga studios have a no-shoes policy, gyms do not. There are some nasty germs on the gym floor. I wouldn’t walk around in a gym shower without flip-flops, so why would I walk on a studio floor without protection?
cover up. Some people just don’t like to be barefoot, or don’t like to have their feet exposed. Or maybe you have a tattoo on your foot but you're not sure others will appreciate it? Maybe you just feel more comfortable covering up with yoga socks?
Stay in the moment. Yoga is all about expressing yourself on the mat. Sometimes this can be difficult if you consider that your feet will slip and you perform the splits inadvertently. Or if you're thinking about how cold your feet are. For me, wearing yoga socks takes my mind off my thoughts and anxieties and helps me express myself on the mat. Especially in winter, feet are very cold. Did I mention I don’t like cold hands and feet?
Fashion. Let's face it, it's nice to wear something that will create a conversation. I get asked about my yoga socks all the time, so it's always a great icebreaker for students. I admit to wearing yoga socks at home as the points provide a nice gentle massage when walking on tile floors.