| Kari was looking for a new yoga mat, but was having | | | | Bikram or Hatha class. |
| a hard time deciding between the different patterns | | | | Those who attend Hatha yoga tend to like a stickier |
| and colors. She enjoys browsing the stores and online | | | | mat. Ashtanga yoga attendees seem to like the |
| websites before she purchases. In reality, she's always | | | | Manduka black yoga mat and think it's one of the best. |
| looking so the next mat is always on hand. Plus, if | | | | A Bikram yoga class is filled with mats that are |
| someone needs one urgently, they know to call Kari. | | | | oversized and include more friction. This helps deal with |
| She's also learned that the material will make a | | | | all the sweat pouring out of people's bodies. |
| difference. A seasoned expert finds a brand they like | | | | You'll discover that mats range between 62 and 75 |
| and tends to stick with it. Kari isn't afraid to try | | | | inches, with the standard yoga mats being around 62 |
| something new, but she's learned there are some | | | | inches. Bigger mats are generally used for those who |
| things needed on a mat. | | | | attend Bikram yoga, as it will soak up sweat easier |
| What does a yoga mat need? | | | | and there's more room for the yoga poses. You won't |
| - Yoga style and mat need to correlate. | | | | have to move the mat around either. |
| - Mats can have cushion or be thinner. | | | | Often the thickness of a mat will depend on personal |
| - Bikram yoga requires mats with more friction. | | | | taste. There are those who need the extra padding |
| - A sticky mat will benefit some yoga. | | | | and cushion for their body, while others like to have a |
| - Mats are created out of different materials. | | | | thinner mat because they want to feel the floor |
| - Consider thickness and length. | | | | beneath their feet. |
| - Find a color or pattern you like. | | | | Mats are made out of various materials. Cheaper |
| Some people get stuck on finding the right color or | | | | mats are made from PVC or plastic, but some |
| pattern, but if it doesn't correlate to the yoga you're | | | | encourage caution towards this material because |
| attending, the mat will be almost worthless. This is why | | | | certain temperatures may cause the mat to emit toxic |
| the yoga mat and yoga need to correlate. This means | | | | substances. The better option might be a jute or cork |
| make sure you have the right mat for Ashtanga, | | | | yoga mat. |