Hi Lisa-
One mat will be great for most things. I wouldn't recommend doing sun salutations on a blanket -- to slippery and not flat enough. A sticky mat should provide most of the padding you need and will definitely keep you from sliding around. If there are poses you want to do -- such as sitting in meditation, which we'll get to next week, or others -- where you need some cushioning, any blanket will do. In general, the thinner and less squishy the blanket the better. With a big fluffy blanket you will sink so much that it may not be stable. That's why most yoga studios use those cotton Mexican blankets -- not much stuffing there! But that is just a guideline, not a rule. Whatever your set up is, just ask yourself, will I be stable? Will I feel safe?
Let us know how it goes.
Best,
Kate
