What • Socks and gloves made with materials that don't slip on floors and can be used without a yoga mat.

How much • Gloves $15 a pair; socks $13 for two pair.

Where to buy • Gaiam.com and some department stores, including Target.

Why buy them • The formal names, "Super Grippy Yoga Gloves" and "No Slip Yoga Socks," speak for themselves. Use them in place of a yoga mat or just for comfort on a shiny floor. The socks fit toes individually for a barefoot feel. The gloves have open fingers for versatility. Machine washable cotton, nylon, polyester, rubber and Spandex fabric.