6 Truths About Yoga Mats

1. What material of yoga mat is better to use?

When choosing and applying yoga mats, we often feel that there are only differences in thickness and size, but in fact, there are several materials of yoga mats, and the performance and experience of different materials are different.

At present, there are five main materials for yoga mats on the market: NBR (nitrile rubber), TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), rubber, PU rubber (polyurethane), PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

NBR material yoga mat: good wear resistance, but anti-slip and elasticity is not good, because its material may be suitable for island calcium oxide (i.e. quicklime) as a filler during processing, if the proportion of calcium oxide is not well controlled, the produced yoga mat may cause skin allergies or burning sensation. NBR yoga mats are relatively less expensive and more suitable for yoga beginners.

TPE material is widely used in sports equipment, this material yoga mat anti-slip effect, elasticity, durability are very good, but the price is generally slightly higher, more suitable for professional yoga practice.

Rubber yoga mats, resilience, durability, and anti-slip are all good, but if the hands and feet sweat, the anti-slip effect will be significantly reduced. Although this material electrons are very flavorful and not easy to remove, it is safe and harmless.

PU material is mainly used in artificial leather, sofa, car steering wheel outer film, etc., this material of yoga mat absorbs water and breathes, anti-slip effect is good, even if sweat, there is water during exercise, it can also achieve effective anti-slip. But PU rubber mat is a yoga mat made of high temperature bonding with polyurethane film and rubber substrate on the surface, this material yoga mat is very expensive, and easy to absorb ash, afraid of oil, difficult to take care of, yoga whites are not recommended to choose this kind ~

PVC yoga mats are actually gradually being eliminated by the market, this kind of yoga mat tear resistance and elasticity are poor, and it is easy to fall off slag after a long time.

2. What size is the right yoga mat?

Yoga mats usually come in two sizes, 173*61cm and 183*61cm, which is enough for most people.

Of course, there are many longer and wider models on the market, so beginners can choose the right size according to their needs.

3. The thicker the yoga mat, the better?

It is said that high-end yoga masters are different yoga mats, because yoga focuses on the control of one's own body, so the higher the level of practice, the thinner the mat may be.

Some arrival experts suggest that beginners try to choose a yoga mat with a thickness of 8mm, and after getting started, you can apply the international standard thickness of 6mm electronics, and a yoga mat of 10mm or even thicker is not recommended, because the mat is too thick, but it will affect the balance of the island body, which is not conducive to practice.

4. Should both sides of the yoga mat be non-slip?

Because yoga has many postures that require balance, and the body of the exerciser will sweat a lot during exercise, if the anti-slip effect on the surface of the yoga mat is not good, it is likely to affect the accuracy of the movement.

If the hands and feet slip when doing some difficult movements, there will be great safety risks, and if the grip of the yoga mat is not enough, there will also be these problems.

5. The soft cushion has good elasticity?

For many yoga whites, soft electrons are particularly comfortable to step on, and they often mistakenly think that this kind of electronics will be suitable for practice.

If the electrons are soft and inelastic, they are not comfortable to move. Imagine the following in the process of movement, the pit on the electron can not return to normal for a long time, and it cannot whitewash its poor elasticity.

6. Can yoga mats be used as children's crawling mats?

For many people, having a good-looking baby and practicing parent-child yoga together is a super beautiful thing. Even if the child is still young, let him/her crawl on the mat to play with one stone, that is, maintain close contact with the child, and also solve the trouble of having to put a crawling mat at home.

Yoga mat and children's crawling mat are best to perform their own duties, not to be confused, the yoga mat as a crawling mat may have an impact on the child's physical health, the crawling mat as a yoga mat may be driven away by the child.

In short, although yoga is good, it is also important to choose a suitable auxiliary equipment!