Share some dry knowledge of silicone non-slip yoga mat

Yoga mat manufacturers share some dry knowledge of silicone anti-slip yoga mats with yoga enthusiasts. Yoga is suitable for all kinds of people. There are many kinds of yoga mats to accompany practitioners. But what is the material of yoga mats?

Eco-friendly yoga mats are made of natural latex, hemp and other natural materials. Yoga mats should be soft and flexible, and are divided into TPE and PVC.

Nowadays, almost all yoga studios provide practitioners with public yoga mats. Practitioners can practice directly. This is a very worry-free thing, but everyone does not know that the same practitioners in the previous batch were also bare-handed and bare-footed and lying down. Lie on, how many strangers' sweat and dander are left on it. Has the yoga studio been cleaned?

Choosing a suitable and satisfactory yoga mat is actually very easy.

Precautions

The choice of yoga mat should be targeted. Generally, those who are new to yoga can choose a thicker mat, such as 6mm thick, the domestic size is 173X61; if there is a certain foundation, you can choose the thickness about 3.5mm~5mm; it is recommended to buy Mats over 1300 grams (because some manufacturers steal materials for cheap mats).

Most classrooms now provide so-called "public mats", which are public yoga mats that everyone uses in class. Some teachers even lay a protective mat in the classroom so that everyone no longer needs to use the mat in class. Most students use this kind of public mat because they don't want to go to work or go to class with a mat on their back.

However, Cicada suggested that it is better to use your own mat. On the one hand, you can clean it yourself, which is more hygienic; you can also choose a suitable mat according to your personal situation to achieve a multiplier training effect. There are no more than two ways to choose the mat: choose according to personal needs; or choose according to material. In terms of personal needs alone, it depends on the form of yoga practiced, because different schools of yoga have different learning points and the needs of practitioners will be very different.

If you are learning yoga that focuses on softness training, you spend most of your time sitting on a mat, then the mat is thicker and softer, and you will sit more comfortably. However, if the yoga is mainly PowerYoga or AshtangaYoga, the mat should not be too hard, and the requirements for slip resistance should be higher. why? Because the mat is too soft, it will be very difficult to do a lot of movements while standing on it (especially the balance movements such as tree pose). And this kind of yoga action that will sweat a lot, if there is no mat with better anti-slip degree, slipping will occur.

If the movement is not as static or sweating as much as running, it is somewhere in between. What kind of mat should I use? The answer is "I still choose a bit thinner." Because it looks like a car with a very soft suspension system, driving on a mountain road will feel like a boat. The thick cushion (above 5mm) loses the feeling of contact with the ground, and it will feel "distorted" when doing a lot of movements.

In foreign countries, most yoga practitioners love to use thin mats. This is the reason. If you feel that your knees are uncomfortable when the thin cushion is doing some kneeling motions, you can put a towel under your knees.

How to buy

When buying a yoga mat, you should pay attention to the following points: the length should not be shorter than the height, and the width should not be narrower than the shoulder width.

The thickness is about 6mm. A too thin cushion will feel pain when the joints touch the ground, and too thick will affect the stability of standing movements. (Generally, beginners choose a 7MM yoga mat is more moderate)

Observe the elasticity of the yoga mat. Squeeze the yoga mat with your hands. If you feel that your fingers are easy to pinch together, it proves that the yoga mat is too soft. Even if the yoga mat is thicker, the joints such as the knees will feel painful when they touch the ground. If the yoga mat is too hard, it is not very good. Our fragile skin cannot accept it, and it breaks easily and is not easy to store. Be sure to choose a yoga mat with good flexibility and moderate hardness to match your practice.

The uniformity of the yoga mat. Lay the yoga mat flat and observe the uniformity of its foaming. If the foaming surface is uneven, it is easy to be damaged during use. If the foamed protrusion is damaged, it cannot be repaired.

Moderate in severity. Because yoga mats need to be carried with us in many cases, try not to choose too heavy mats for easy carrying.

The non-slip properties of the cushion surface, the cushion is flat, press the cushion with the palm of the hand and then push forward. If the cushion slides on the ground or the hand slides on the cushion surface, the non-slip performance of the cushion is not very good. It is possible to cause unnecessary injury during the exercise, this kind of mat should be used with caution.

Price difference

The price of yoga mats ranges from 30 to 1500 RMB. The ordinary price is generally around 70 RMB, and the slightly better price is around 150 RMB. The higher-level price can be more than 1000 RMB. The above is the price in the physical store. If it is in Chanzhou Buying a yoga mat is more cost-effective. With 16 years of experience accumulation, you deserve to have it.

Various categories

Two types of yoga mats, TPE and PVC, are widely used. The advantages of these two are that they meet the national environmental protection standards and can be recycled without causing pollution to the environment. Among them, TPE is environmentally friendly to the human body and has no peculiar smell.

The important thing to choose a yoga mat is to be soft, close to the ground, strong in the grip when flat, and not to slide when sweating, so it is easy to carry. The second is to have better waterproof and non-slip performance.

Here is a detailed introduction to these types of yoga mats

The main components of TPE foamed cushions are TPE, EVA and artificial rubber. The production cost is relatively high, the production process is high, and the industry entry barrier is high. The product is of good quality, elastic enough, soft and high in slip resistance. It does not contain plastic and is easy to decompose. It is currently a more promising product and is deeply loved by environmentalists. TPE cushions can currently be 10 mm thick.

PVC foamed cushions are more extensive, cheaper in price, diverse in colors, low in production cost, simple in process, easy to make signs according to customer requirements, and are deeply loved by the public. The disadvantage is that plastic products are not easy to decompose naturally and pollute the earth.

EVA cushions are also very environmentally friendly, and there are low-cost and high-grade ones. Inexpensive EVA is too soft and tastes too strong. The high quality is very good, but the thickness can only be 4 mm. The Middle East market prefers EVA cushions.

Latex mats usually add a layer of hay on the surface, and the cost is between PVC mats and TPE mats. It can be regarded as an environmentally friendly product. The US market likes more.

The CBR cushion is too heavy and the cost is not low. Wear-resistant, slippery, odorless, usually black.

The thickness of yoga mats are mainly 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, and 7 mm. Among them, 6mm is the standard thickness. It is more suitable for beginners. The TPE cushion can reach 10mm, which is very soft.

Three questions about materials

Question 1

Beginners are faced with yoga mats of different thicknesses, which one should they choose? Choose according to the material.

TPE pad environmental protection

TPE is a product for yoga mats. It does not contain chloride, metal elements, and is anti-static. Each mat is about 1200 grams, which is about 300 grams lighter than PVC foam mats. It is more suitable for carrying out.

Features: soft, compliant, strong grip-it is more reliable when placed on any ground. Compared with a yoga mat made of PVC material, it weighs about 300 grams lighter and is convenient to carry around.

Reminder: The price of yoga mats made of TPE material is high.

The advantages of TPE mats are light weight, easy to carry, easy to clean, excellent in slip resistance in wet and dry conditions, and the mat TPE material has high purity and no smell. Most of the PVC foamed cushions still have some flavor due to process and cost, which cannot be removed. Even if some products have no taste, it does not mean that their ingredients have changed or that some harmful substances do not exist, unless they have undergone various inspections through the standards of export products.

PVC is cheap and good quality

PVC foaming (the weight of a yoga mat with a pvc content of 96% is about 1500 grams) pvc is the name of a chemical raw material, a raw material. However, PVC does not have the function of softness and anti-slip cushioning without foaming. Only after foaming, can products like yoga mats and anti-slip mats be produced.

Features: PVC materials are affordable, can be bought everywhere, quality is guaranteed, and cost-effective.

Reminder: To avoid buying inferior yoga mats made from secondary materials, please consult the back office.

Question 2

Yoga originated from India. In the beginning, did ancient Indians also use yoga mats?

No ancient Indians can answer this question, and I don’t know if any modern people have conducted conclusive research.

It is said that Indians who practice yoga early do not use yoga mats. They sit on the ground in a simple place to communicate with body and mind, and between people and the universe. However, the modern practice of yoga is completely different from the ancient Indians. The yoga mat has also become an indispensable accessory. Because yoga mats are made of special materials, unlike ordinary mats or carpets, they can prevent slippage and prevent injuries to the spine, ankles, hip bones, and knee joints. There is also a more mysterious saying: yoga mats can play an insulating role to prevent the energy accumulated in the body from being carried away by the earth during practice.

Question 3

What should I take care of after I have a yoga mat?

The carefully bought yoga mat will be your good friend for practicing yoga from now on. It is natural to treat good friends with care. If you buy a yoga mat, you often use it but never maintain it. The dust and sweat accumulated on the surface of the yoga mat will eventually endanger the health of the owner, so it is necessary to clean the yoga mat frequently.

To ensure good hygiene, clean it every other week. The easy way to clean is to mix two drops of detergent with four bowls of water, spray it on the yoga mat, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. If the yoga mat is already very dirty, you can also use a cloth dipped in washing powder to gently wipe the yoga mat, then rinse it with clean water, and then roll up the yoga mat with a dry towel to absorb the excess water. After that, dry the yoga mat.

It should be noted that the amount of washing powder should be as small as possible, because once the washing powder remains on the yoga mat, the yoga mat may become slippery. In addition, do not expose the yoga mat to the sun when you dry it.

In fact, there are many more knowledge about yoga mats-how to choose each kind of yoga mat? Where to buy cheap yoga mats? These need further research by yoga lovers. But in the final analysis, the knowledge of yoga mats is dead, but it is alive when used on people. What suits you is always good.

Cleaning steps

1. Put clean water in a basin, add washing liquid, and stir evenly.

2. Put the towel in the washbasin and wring out the towel after it gets wet.

3. Wipe the yoga mat with a towel to clean the dirt.

4. Replace the washbasin with clean water, wash the towel, and use a clean towel several times to wipe off the detergent.

5. Hang the yoga mat in the shade to dry.

Note: Do not expose to the sun.

Tips

1. Once you have taken a PVC yoga mat, don't open it yet. Sniff the top of the mat with your nose. If there is a pungent smell, it is likely that the quality is not good.

2. Pinch the yoga mat with your thumb and index finger to test the pressure resistance and resilience.

3. Wipe the yoga mat with an eraser to see if the material is easy to crack or if there are traces when pulled gently.

4. Gently push the surface of the mat with the palm of your hand to make it feel dry.

5. In addition, the length and width of domestically produced yoga mats are basically 173cmx61cm. If you are a tall person and always feel that this size yoga mat is stretched, you may as well buy a 183cmx61cm or even longer.