Without the protection of yoga mat, it is difficult for our yoga practice to proceed smoothly. So today I will introduce the material of yoga mat to you, hoping to help you.

1、EVA

The lowest yoga mat is made of EVA, which is hard foam, and most of it is used to make soles, with heavy smell, such as platform shoes with thick soles.

Its elasticity is not good and its anti-skid effect is poor, but because of its low price, it can be bought even in 10 yuan and 20 yuan, so there is no market in the market.

Therefore, we seldom use such a yoga mat in our usual yoga practice. In order to make our yoga practice more beneficial, we must choose a yoga mat that suits us.

2. PVC

Ordinary yoga mats are made of PVC foam, which is the most common yoga mat material at present. The chemical name of PVC is PVC, which is often used to make luggage, wires and other daily necessities.

The material of PVC has no special chemical smell, and even if it does, it smells like rubber. The yoga mat made of PVC foam has good elasticity and is non-slip. The ground is very flat, the price is moderate, and it has a good market in the market.

Now 80% yoga mats are made of PVC foam. This kind of PVC foamed yoga mat is sold in 40 yuan -90 yuan, medium.

3、TEP

If you are a senior yoga practitioner, then I suggest that you can be more extravagant in the choice of yoga mats. Choosing TEP yoga mat is a good choice.

Advanced yoga mat is made of TPE, which is an environmentally friendly material and can be recycled to reduce pollution. The yoga mat made of TPE mainly has the characteristics of good elasticity, good anti-slip effect, good toughness and strong tension.

However, its material price is relatively high, and it is mainly used for high-consumption people in Europe, America or China. The price is at least above 200 yuan, generally between 200 yuan and 300 yuan, and it is better to break through 300 yuan.

Even for beginners, it is best not to use low-grade yoga mats made of EVA. If you just want to practice yoga in a down-to-earth way, then buy PVC foam material, which is elastic and non-slip and moderately priced. If you have a yoga bag, it is also easy to carry.

The size of yoga mats in China is mainly 6 1cmx 173cm, and the thickness is mainly 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 7mm. Among them, 6 mm is the standard thickness, which is more suitable for beginners. The TPE cushion can reach 10 mm, which is very soft.

What are the requirements for yoga mats?

1, it must be anti-slip.

Yoga mats are made of professional materials. When you practice on the ground, you can prevent the spine, ankles, hip bones, knee joints and other parts from being bruised. Only the non-slip yoga mat can prevent sports injuries such as falling. You can wet a small piece of yoga mat and imitate the situation after sweating to see if it will slip.

2. Thickness requirements

Regarding the thickness of the yoga mat, the most basic suggestion is that beginners can use a thicker yoga mat, such as 6 mm thick, in order to prevent sports injuries.

With a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5 mm to 5 mm Of course, what if you are scared? Pain? You can choose a thicker yoga mat to practice at any time.

3. Types of yoga

How to choose the right yoga mat

If you practice soft yoga, you will often encounter the action of sitting on the mat. At this time, a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable.

However, if you are practicing a kind of yoga with great beating, then you need a thinner and harder mat, and a yoga mat that is too soft is not convenient for movement.

If your movements are not so static and you don't sweat as much as running, it's somewhere in between. I suggest you choose a thinner one.

Thick pads (above 5 mm) lose the feeling of contact with the ground, and there will be a sense of distortion when doing many actions. In foreign countries, most yoga practitioners love to use thin mats, which is the reason.

If you feel uncomfortable with your knees when doing some kneeling movements, you can put a towel under your knees.

In addition, when buying a yoga mat, you should hold the yoga mat with your thumb and forefinger and try to resist pressure.

Erase the yoga mat to see if the material is easy to break. Pay attention to the material of yoga mats and choose environmentally friendly ones.

Is it easy to clean? When lying flat on the ground, is it easy to be flat and wrinkle-free, sticky, portable and marked? Service life? Wait a minute. Are all issues to consider.

A suggestion

Bring your own yoga mat. Don't be afraid of trouble for your health. If it's really far away and you don't want to bring it, we can bring our own yoga towel and spread it on the yoga mat.

Function of yoga mat

Yoga mat is not only used for anti-skid, but also plays a certain protective role. When you are doing some knee landing movements, if the mat is too thin, your knees will have a strong feeling of pressing against the ground.

For example, when we do the tiger pose, only one hand and one leg touch the ground, and the others should be lifted to keep balance. By doing this, you will really know what your yoga mat has brought you.

Moreover, you will also have higher requirements for your own yoga mat, such as sufficient thickness, strong anti-slip and good sweat absorption, which is why many yoga lovers are constantly looking for a yoga mat that suits them.

Yoga mat is not only a tool, but also a tool to protect your body, so that you can avoid injury, better protect your spine, knees and other joints and get a healthier body.

Yoga towel can be placed on the yoga mat as an auxiliary tool. One is to increase the length, and the other is to wear it on the body at rest to prevent catching cold.

What's wrong with public yoga mats?

1, smelly

We don't wear socks when practicing yoga, and some students can't wash their feet after running for a day or going to work for a day, so when standing on the yoga mat at this time, the stolen goods or smell on their feet are directly adsorbed on the mat, and they will stay on it for a long time. Seriously affected the indoor air quality.

2. Bacterial transmission

Cushions are common and can lead to the spread of bacteria. Some people have fungi on their feet, which can be directly infected by contact. If you are just lazy, you will lose more than you gain. You may have a skin disease unconsciously, but you don't know what the problem is yet.

3, affect breathing

Yoga is a very systematic fitness exercise. In the process of practicing yoga, we will pay attention to the practice of breathing, but the smell of yoga mat will undoubtedly affect our practice!

Some people say that yoga studios are not regularly cared for and disinfected? What I want to tell you is that few yoga studios do this, because it takes time, and it takes a certain amount of space and time after each yoga mat cleaning, so it is difficult to do it.

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