The choice of yoga mat

Material

EVA
The lowest grade is hard foam, most of which are used to make shoe soles. The texture is not soft enough, the smell is heavy, and the anti-slip effect is poor. It is not recommended to buy this material.

PVC
The most common yoga mat material, 80% of yoga mats now use it. There is no special chemical smell. The elasticity is very good, it is also very non-slip, and the price is very high.

TEP
The high-end yoga mat is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be recycled. Super elasticity, super anti-slip effect, and good use feeling. The price is higher, more popular in Europe and America.

In addition, there are some niche materials, such as linen or natural rubber, which can be selected for special needs.

Thickness

Yoga mats on the market are available from 1mm to 15mm, generally 6mm-10mm is enough. Beginners can use thicker ones to prevent sports injuries. After having a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5mm to 5mm. Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always choose a relatively thick yoga mat for practice.

Slip resistance

beginner
Choose a mat with moderate slip resistance (most yoga mats can be satisfied). When you are not proficient in asanas, a slippery mat will make you easy to fear during the practice and distract the senses; while a mat with excessive slip resistance, It will hinder your control and progress in detail awareness.

Senior practitioner

When you want to practice quietly and fully experience the energy level and inner feelings, you might as well choose the one with good slip resistance, because the [slip resistance" at this time can no longer hinder your practice space; when you want to learn and challenge more difficult Asanas, consider yourself as a beginner again and refer to the suggestions above.

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