Yoga can not only recover from illness and relieve work pressure, but also lose weight and shape. With the development of yoga industry, the affiliated industries of yoga are constantly changing, and various yoga products have appeared in the market, including yoga mats, yoga bricks, yoga towels, yoga ropes, Iyengar chairs, yoga pillows and so on. So, how should we choose these accessories?

1, yoga mat

Yoga mat is the basic accessory of yoga practice. Putting the yoga mat flat on the ground can prevent the spine, ankle, hip joint and knee joint from being scratched. Yoga mats should be made of non-toxic, tasteless and elastic products. Gently push the surface of the mat with your palm and feel dry.

Choose according to the need of thickness:

(1) Beginners can use a thicker yoga mat, such as 6 mm thick, to prevent sports injuries.

(2) After you have a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to 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 choose a relatively thick yoga mat to practice.

Choose according to the type of yoga you have studied:

(3) If you are practicing soft yoga, you will often encounter sitting on the mat. At this time, a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable.

(4) If you are practicing flow or Ashtanga yoga mat, it is not convenient to do movements. Some people think that the thick yoga mat hinders their contact with the ground and so on.

(5) If your movements are not so static and you don't sweat as much as running, and you are somewhere in between, what kind of cushion should you use? 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.

Recommended brand

Manduca, Lu Lu Lemmon, Jade Yoga, Tuhao Pad, Jade Bird, Hada.

2. Lay towels

Towels should be used in conjunction with yoga mats and spread on the mats to soften and absorb sweat.

3. Yoga bricks

Auxiliary products for yoga practice. When doing some basic yoga moves, such as forehand, you can use bricks to transition when your hand can't touch the ground; When making a half-moon shape, when the balance is not stable enough, bricks can be used for transition.

It can be selected according to the purpose of the exercise and the personal situation of the practitioner. If it is for strength or support, it is recommended to choose solid wood bricks. If the practitioner thinks that the solid wood brick is too heavy, he can choose bamboo brick, cork brick or foam brick.

note:

Please wear comfortable and elastic sportswear or yoga clothes when practicing, try to take off underwear, socks, watches and jewelry, and tie your hair;

It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach, and the stomach burden should not be too heavy;

Don't eat a lot after exercise 1 hour;

Don't take a bath immediately within 30 minutes after practice;

Any pose should be done step by step and naturally;

Women need to inform the teacher before class.

Yoga not only helps to open the body, but also needs to enhance strength. At the same time, yoga is scientific, combining human anatomy and sports anatomy, with muscle activation and strong trend. So it is recommended to find a professional teacher to practice.