What kind of yoga mat is needed for yoga?

To practice yoga, there is a very important partner, which is the yoga mat under the feet. Today we will talk about topics related to buying and buying, how to choose a yoga mat.

Material

Because the body and sometimes the face is in close contact with the mat when practicing yoga, and you will breathe out during the practice, a non-toxic, tasteless and environmentally friendly mat should be a priority.

The commonly used materials for yoga mats on the market are TPE, PVC, EVA, NBR, and most of them are TPE and PVC. TPE is recommended, which is an environmentally friendly material. The production technology and raw materials are more demanding during the production process. It is non-toxic, non-metallic, and can be recycled, so it is more expensive. The main component of PVC cushion is polyvinyl chloride. Avoid the combination of various chemical materials. Regardless of the high and low grades of PVC mats, it is possible to come into contact with chemical substances during use (pay special attention to the so-called environmentally friendly PVC mats that deodorize)

Some people distinguish the quality of the mat by smelling it. In fact, the new TPE mat will have a little smell of the raw material itself, but it will dissipate. We bought new mats, opened the mats and left them in a cool, ventilated place for a day or two to dissipate the odors, but we need to pay special attention to the fact that they must not be exposed to the sun.

If it is a poor quality cushion, the smell will not dissipate.

thickness

Now the cushions are available from 3mm to 20mm. If you are a novice, it is recommended to have more than 8mm, because thicker cushions are better for joint protection. If you are an experienced person, it is recommended to choose the thickness according to your own hobbies. A thinner cushion has better perception of strength and easier control of movements. Thicker cushions are heavier and more expensive.

Related to the thickness is also the resilience. The faster the resilience, the faster the response speed, which is more conducive to mastering the movement and feeling.

weight

When practicing outdoor yoga, you will feel how important a lighter cushion is, and it is really uncomfortable to carry too heavy. If you bring it to the gym, you need to carry the bag a little bit more and have its own characteristics. In fact, many experienced practitioners will diy their own way of carrying.

size

The common size of the mat is 183cmx61cm, but since it is practiced on your own, you still have to fit your height. If the mat is too small, it will be very uncomfortable. There are already widened and enlarged cushions on the market.

pattern

How much you value your image, you should pay more attention to your practice partners, choose a color or pattern you like, you can make yourself fall in love with practice more.

And some patterns are designed not only for beauty, but also for anti-slip. Needless to say how important the anti-slip properties of yoga mats are, the more you grip, the better the stability of the foundation.

price

I find that many people choose yoga clothes seriously, but they tend to ignore the practice of equipping yoga mats. In fact, a good yoga mat is not only environmentally friendly, but also non-slip, making the movement more stable. Go to a gym where 30 or 40 people take yoga classes together. It is recommended that you prepare yoga mats by yourself. It is better (you know the reason).

Choose your yoga mat carefully-this important yoga partner, it will reward you more, be with your skin, and accompany you to complete every movement, every breath, and every heartbeat.