The Choice Of Yoga Mat Is Important

Choose according to "thick and thin needs"
One of the most basic suggestions regarding the thickness of yoga mats is that beginners can use thicker ones, such as 6mm thick yoga mats, in order to prevent sports injuries. After having a certain foundation and experience, a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5 mm to 5 mm can be used instead. Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always use a relatively thick yoga mat to practice.

Choose according to the "type of yoga" you are learning
If you practice yoga that focuses on soft training, you will often encounter the movement of sitting on a mat, and a thicker, softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable. But if you practice a relatively dynamic type of yoga such as Power Yoga, Flow Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga, then you need a thinner and harder mat, and a too soft yoga mat is not very convenient for movements. Some people who are more particular will also feel that too thick yoga mats hinder their contact with the ground, etc., in fact, the thickness of yoga mats mainly depends on personal preferences.

If the movements you do are not so static and do not sweat as much as running, which mat should you use? I would answer "better choose a thinner one". Thick mats (more than 5 mm) lose the feeling of contact with the ground, and there is a feeling of "distortion" when doing many movements. In foreign countries, the vast majority of yoga practitioners love to use thin mats, this is the truth. If you feel that the thin cushion is uncomfortable on your knees when doing some kneeling movements, you can put a towel under your knees.