| Whether you do yoga at home or take classes at | | | | you would prefer and how long you need the mat to |
| your local gym, a good yoga mat is essential. These | | | | be. Some of the more strenuous forms of yoga would |
| mats, sometimes called sticky mats, ensure you have | | | | require a more cushioned mat. |
| a non-slip surface to perform your poses. They will | | | | When buying a mat, it is best to look for the type of |
| also cushion your knees and elbows during poses. So, | | | | materials it is made of particularly if you have allergies |
| what should you look for in a yoga mat? | | | | to latex. With the wide varieties of materials available, |
| The mats are made from many different materials, | | | | you should be able to find an alternate material that |
| such as latex, cotton, microfiber, and rubber. They | | | | you will not be sensitive to. |
| come in varying thicknesses and lengths, so you can | | | | One thing that you need to remember is that yoga is a |
| custom fit your mat for you. For beginners, the | | | | form of exercise, and you will likely sweat. The ease |
| average thickness of the mat should be approximately | | | | at which your mat can be cleaned should be a |
| 3.2mm, and a premium mat ranges from 6.2 to 6.3mm. | | | | consideration. There are many companies that offer |
| The standard length of a mat is 68 inches. However, | | | | mat cleaning wipes. If you choose a cotton mat, make |
| there are longer sizes available for taller people. | | | | sure that it is machine washable. |
| There are three basic things to consider when buying | | | | With the proper mat for your body, you can enjoy a |
| a mat. They are comfort, material, and ease of | | | | comfortable yoga practice. You can find mats at most |
| cleaning. For comfort, you should decide the thickness | | | | sporting goods stores and online. Namaste! |