With the improvement of health awareness, yoga is gradually accepted by the majority of friends. Yoga needs to be equipped with a yoga mat. The material of the yoga mat is generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, CBR mat and so on. The yoga mat has a uniform surface, full of bubbles, soft handfeel, non-toxic, odorless, non-slip, strong rebound, and strong tear resistance. It is an ideal choice for yoga practitioners. In addition, the yoga mat can effectively block the ground cold, strong grip, outstanding resilience, flatness, slip resistance, and human skin affinity.
Beginners in the face of different styles of yoga mats, which one is the most suitable?
First: TPE pads are the most environmentally friendly, depending on the material.
1: TPE is the most high-grade product of yoga mat products. It does not contain chloride, contains no metal elements, and is antistatic. Each mat is about 1200g, which is about 300g lighter than PVC foam mat. It is more suitable for carrying out. General thickness 6mm-8mm
Features: soft, compliant, strong grip - placed on any ground is relatively secure. Compared with the PVC mat, it weighs about 300 grams and is more convenient to carry around. Reminder: The price of yoga mats for TPE materials is high.
2: PVC is cheap and beautiful
PVC foaming (pvc content 96% yoga mat weight is about 1500 grams) pvc is a chemical raw material name, is a raw material. However, before pvc foaming, it does not have the function of softness and anti-slip. Buffering. Only after foaming it can produce finished products like yoga mats and non-slip mats.
Features: PVC materials are affordable, can be bought everywhere, quality is guaranteed, and cost-effective.
Second: choose according to the "thickness needs"
Commonly used yoga mats on the market, there are several thicknesses of 3.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm. One of the most basic recommendations is that beginners can use thicker, such as 6 mm thick yoga mats to prevent sports injuries. After a certain foundation and experience, you can use a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5 mm to 5 mm. Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always use a relatively thick yoga mat exercise.
Third: According to the "type of yoga" selected
If you practice yoga based on soft training, you will often encounter sitting on the mat. Thicker, softer yoga mats will make you more comfortable. But if you are practicing a yoga style such as Power Yoga, Flow Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga, you need a thinner mat. The soft yoga mat is not very convenient. Some people who are more attentive will also think that too thick yoga mats hinder their contact with the ground, etc. In fact, the thickness of the yoga mat is mainly based on personal preferences.
If the action you are doing is not so static, and there is no sweat like running, it is somewhere in between. Which kind of mat should I use? I will answer "still choose a thinner one." Thick mats (5 mm or more) lose the feeling of contact with the ground, and doing a lot of movements will have a "distortion" feeling. In foreign countries, most yoga practitioners love to use thin mats. This is the truth. If you feel that the thin cushion is doing some squatting, the knee is not suitable, but you can put a towel under the knee.