As for the cleaning of the cotton yoga mat, things are a lot easier than for other items made from various materials. You can either wash it by hand or in the wash machine, on the only condition that you set the correct temperature.

Avoid washing a cotton yoga mat in too hot water since the fibers are very likely to shrink and you’ll find the size of the mat drastically reduced. Depending on the level of sweating during the yoga class, cleaning may be required after every usage, but that is definitely for you to appreciate.