Right Yoga Mat for Successful Yoga Practice

Yoga mat is one of the most important parts of yoga equipment. Yoga practice does not require a lot of tools, but a comfortable mat is an essential part to make it successful.

Quite every yoga studio has mats for rent, but there are a lot of reasons to buy a personal one. First of all, yoga mat (also called a sticky mat) is used to define personal space; second, it creates traction for your feet and hands. It’s a very important function of yoga mats, especially when you get a little sweaty. And here we can see the main disadvantage of rented mats: you can’t be sure how often they are being washed, as a lot of people use them. Yoga mats can be purchased for $25 and this is not a big price for hygiene. But try to get the best quality mat that you can afford, because a good mat will last for years and provide better usage. And, if you plan to do any yoga at home, you need a mat.

Right yoga mat should be sufficiently large for varying range of postures. It should be enough soft to counter the hardness of the floor, at the same time, it should be firm to provide the right balance to your postures. Right yoga mat has a good sweat-absorbance.

If your new yoga mat is a little slippery, don’t worry. This problem should go away after several weeks of practice, but if it doesn’t, try to wash it and this can accelerate the process. By the way, some yoga mats are machine washable; this can help you feel clean.

Your new yoga mat should be lightweight for carrying, if it is important for you. It should keep your feet from slipping and should remain on the floor and do not stick to your feet. Such particles like lint and dust should shake off from your mat easily.

You can also make some comparison tests for determining quality before buying a mat. For example, to compare compression resistance you can pinch the mat between thumb and forefinger. To compare wet traction, simulate sweating by moistening your hand and bearing down laterally on the surface of the mat.

Within your yoga practice in addition to the good yoga mat, you will need yoga bolster, blankets and blocks, probably yoga balls and straps. And don’t forget about comfortable clothing.

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