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How to choose a yoga mat?
The most important thing in practicing yoga is to relax people, so the yoga mat is mainly comfortable, soft and tough, and its main function is to prevent slipping and injury. As long as you have the heart to practice yoga, you can stand and lie down without a yoga mat, on the bed and grass, barefoot or wearing shoes. Anyone who has bought yoga mats knows that apart from brand differences, there are different specifications such as material, thickness, length and width to choose from, which is often dazzling and I don't know how to start. And almost all fitness mats are named "yoga mats". Many consumers can't tell the difference between fitness mats and yoga mats. Therefore, the yoga mats that many consumers buy may be fitness mats, training mats and rehabilitation mats. At present, there are three kinds of yoga mats on the market: EVA, PVC foam and TPE. EVA is the worst yoga mat, and the price ranges from 20 yuan to 30 yuan. It is not recommended because it is not soft enough and smells heavy. The yoga mat made of PVC foam is the most widely used in the market at present, the price is about 100 yuan, and the softness is moderate. The yoga mat made by TPE is a high-grade yoga mat, and the price is about two or three hundred yuan. Flexible and environmentally friendly, conditional can be considered. There are two kinds of yoga mats: 4325px1525px,183x1525px. Generally, yoga mats are the former specifications, and tall people can choose longer ones. Regarding the thickness of the yoga mat, beginners are advised to choose a thicker one (6mm thick) to prevent injury. There is a yoga towel on the market, which is not very practical; You can prepare a yoga blanket and cover it when you finally relax. It is suggested that friends who want to know about yoga can buy a yoga book first, and don't rush to buy equipment. Yoga can be practiced at any time, not just on the yoga mat.