Yoga is a modern way of exercise that many people will choose. And yoga mat is one of the auxiliary professional yoga practice. So the anti-skid and environmental protection of yoga mat are very important. And the material of yoga mat itself has rubber, linen, latex, sheepskin and so on. Which kind of people usually choose?
Rubber material
Rubber material itself has the characteristics of strong oxidation resistance and long life. This material is very malleable, which makes it ideal for creating a uniform weight mat. The friction coefficient of rubber itself is very large. And it can well meet the demand for balance of static yoga movements, the hands and feet are not easy to slip. The tight contact between the palm print and the rubber can also help the practitioner to lock the pose well. In addition, the elastic of rubber material is also very good. Especially the static pose can give the body a certain support ability. The dynamic pose can bring buffer to the body, can very well protect people's joints.
Linen
Flax is also a great natural material with excellent air permeability and moisture absorption. It is very refreshing when used. And flax yoga mat is the use of natural herbaceous plant stem fiber, woven by hand. This kind of pattern will have a good skid resistance, that is the labor cost will be relatively high. Yoga MATS are all very light and soft. It is especially suitable for folding and carrying.
Cattle sheep
Sheep skin yoga MATS are rare. Because they are made from whole sheepskin, which is expensive. And it is not in line with the purpose of animal protection. Usually yoga lovers don't choose it.
Two, how thickness of the yoga mat is better？
About the thickness of the problem also according to their own needs and the degree of practice to choose. And the habit of the user also has a relationship, generally with 5 mm as the dividing line. The 5mm yoga mat feels softer and protects the joints better. So it is recommended for beginners.
While it's true that a mat thicker than 5mm is more comfortable, doing a lot of the motions can be unreal. So many yoga users will still choose a little thinner yoga mat. It can better feel the movement practice, the ground to bring their feedback, even if it is painful.
Three, yoga mat choose light or heavy
Because yoga mat or often need to carry, so it is not recommended to choose too heavy yoga mat. In addition, it is recommended that we choose to buy more than 1300 grams. Because manufacturers will inevitably in the raw material. You're holding a cushion that's 10 millimeters thick, and it squashes when you press it. And grams don't lie.
