Slip-resistant extremity covering and method therefor

Abstract

A slip-resistant extremity covering for a person practicing yoga dimensioned to fit snugly over a person's hand or foot and capable of allowing a person to execute asanas and other yoga techniques without being encumbered by the covering and without slipping during a yoga exercise as a result of perspiration buildup.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 696,154 filed Oct. 29, 2003 in the name of the Applicant, to which priority is claimed. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 851,749 filed May 20, 2004 in the name of the Applicant.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to yoga and, more specifically, to a slip-resistant extremity covering dimensioned to fit snugly around an extremity of a person in order to enable a person to effectively and accurately practice proper yoga techniques without the danger of slipping or sliding due to perspiration. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Yoga is both a physical discipline as well as a Hindu philosophy. Although yoga often involves meditation and breathing exercises, the practice of yoga in the United States is focused mostly around distinct physical postures called “asanas.” Yoga's physical benefits include: improved...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a slip-resistant extremity covering capable of fitting snugly around an extremity of a person while at the same time allowing a hand or foot a full range of movement.

[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for practicing yoga capable of providing a person with a slip-resistant extremity covering that also allows a person to execute asanas and other yoga techniques without being encumbered by the covering and without slipping as a result of perspiration build-up. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Problems solved by technology

“Hot yoga” as well as other forms of “extreme yoga” obviously result in an even greater amount of perspiration.

The accumulation of perspiration on a person, on a yoga mat or on the floor can often cause a person to slip when trying to plant a hand, foot or other body part.

Slipping not only prevents a person from effectively practicing the physical postures of yoga, but slippage can also result in injury.

However, this and other prior art slip-resistant wear are thick and bulky, preventing the full range of motion needed for one's hands and feet in order to effectively practice the complex and physically demanding postures of yoga.

Those gloves and socks do not provide sufficient grip for certain yoga positions that require a person to grab specific parts of their hands and / or feet.

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