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I found several well-designed yoga accessories for newbies and seasoned yogis alike. These goods combine quality, innovation, and aesthetics.

Yogitoes. Skidless mat towels solve severe common    problems: Slippery mats when you sweat; covering up skanky mats at the gym or yoga studio; covering up those ugly purple mats; and saving space when traveling. A terry cloth yoga mat cover with plastic nubs keeps you, and the mat, secure during your practice. They're available in seven colors that correspond to the crown, third eye, throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral and root chakras.  Yogitoes will also be launching several new products: Straps, a modern play on the common block, hairbands, environmentally-friendly blankets, bolsters, yoga mats and accessories, as well as a children's line and a yoga clothing line.

Plank has a "More Hipster, Less Hippie" approach to yoga gear that—with mats like the gold and bronze Bling mat from their text series of mats (right)—add a little levity to your practice.

Nike Yoga Mescolisi Shoes
Practicing outside? Nike's Yoga Mescolisi shoes are lined with a flexible material that feels like being barefoot. Made from recycled synthetics and cotton, the sole features rubber pods designed for "full foot articulation," making yoga safe for outdoors (or those who are barefoot shy).

Jo-Sha Wipes
Created by a certified yoga instructor after an unsuccessful attempt to find a natural, convenient, and great-smelling way to clean yoga mats, Jo-Sha Wipes contain no alcohol or harsh chemicals, dry quickly and evaporate completely. The lavender, peppermint, tangerine, and eucalyptus scents are all made from essential oils and are naturally anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and astringent. Available at Amazon.com 

practical suggestion: your friendly neighborhood baby wipes will do. or make basa a clean flannel cloth and clean away.

EcoYoga makes mats from jute that  look great, wear well, and are as friendly to the earth as you are to your body.

Stella McCarney for adidas Yoga Mat and Mesh Bag
Adding a little high fashion to your practice, Stella McCartney's line for adidas includes this lavender cushioned mat that comes with a draw cord mesh bag. Featuring a non-slip surface and a ribbon strap to keep it rolled tight, it's a stylish option that's also streamlined enough to tote from work to class. adidas

so there. tara lets! yoga na!