Yoga mat is a mat laid under when practicing yoga. The materials of yoga mats are generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, CBR mat and so on. Yoga mat has the advantages of uniform surface particles, full bubbles, soft feel, non-toxic, tasteless, non-slip, strong resilience and strong tear resistance, and is an ideal choice for yoga practitioners. In addition, the yoga mat can effectively block the ground cold, has strong grip, and has outstanding resilience, smoothness, anti-skid and human skin affinity. But also some other fitness exercises can be carried out on it, which is suitable for children to use as bedding and camping mats.
2 the role of yoga mats
The yoga mat is soft and elastic to the touch, and the anti-slip function makes you feel safe and strong when standing and sitting. Non-toxic, tasteless, antibacterial, non-slip, elastic and tear-proof. Putting a yoga mat on the ground to do yoga can prevent the spine, ankles, hip bones, knee joints and other parts from being scratched. Doing yoga on it can protect your health.
What's the difference between a yoga mat and a fitness mat?
1, the difference of materials
Material of fitness mat: NBR, PVC foam, EVA.
Yoga mat materials: NBR, pvc foam, tpe foam, tpe double layer, flax PVC, flax TPE, flax rubber, pure flax and natural rubber.
2. Difference in thickness
Thickness of fitness mat: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, more than 20 mm.
Yoga mat thickness: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm,10mm.
3. Differences in size
Yoga mats have strict standard size 6 10? 1730 (international standard); 6 10? 1830 (extended); 800? 1830 (widened); 1200? 1830 (double precision).
Fitness mats of all sizes are free. On the one hand, yoga mats are strictly limited by posture, efficacy and body shape, while fitness mats are not strictly limited, which basically depends on the wishes of manufacturers. However, many manufacturers confuse the size of the fitness mat with that of the yoga mat, and sell the fitness mat as a yoga mat.
4. Functional differences
Yoga mat: anti-slip and protection. The ultimate goal is to make yoga more accurate and more stable, so as to achieve the original purpose of fitness mat.
Fitness mat: The most important purpose of cushioning and protection is to reduce the cushioning force of exercise and protect joints, thus playing a protective role.
What are the good materials for yoga mats?
1, TPE is the most upscale product of yoga mat, which contains no chloride and metal elements and is antistatic. Each floor mat is about1200g, which is about 300g lighter than PVC foam floor mats, so it is more suitable for carrying out. Features: soft, docile, strong grip? It's safer anywhere. Compared with the yoga mat made of PVC, it is about 300 grams lighter and convenient to carry around.
2.pvc is cheap and of good quality. Pvc foam (the weight of yoga mat with 96% PVC content is about 1500g) PVC is the name of a chemical raw material. However, pvc does not have soft, non-slip and cushioning functions before foaming. Only after foaming can we produce finished products such as yoga mats and non-slip mats: PVC materials are affordable, available everywhere, guaranteed in quality and cost-effective.
3. Cloth cushions are hard to buy. Sometimes, in yoga class, we will see some people use brightly colored yoga mats, just like Arab flying carpets. It is said that this is an Indian yoga mat. This cloth mat is imported from India, and can be used on ordinary plastic yoga mats by hand dyeing. The reason for this is that the plastic yoga mat is not in good contact with the skin, and the cloth mat is soft and can be carried around, which plays an isolation role when using the public yoga mat. But I don't know if the anti-skid effect of the cloth pad is ideal.
4. Latex pad, formed by evaporation, with numerous pores and good air permeability. Because the surface of stomata is smooth, mites can't attach themselves, and latex juice has a very important feature, that is, many mosquitoes don't want to get close because of its fragrance. Excellent elasticity, no deformation, washable and durable. This is a good material for health ... Details >>
5 Yoga mat size
The main sizes of yoga mats are 6 1cmx 173cm and 6 1cmx 183cm. At home, it is mainly 6 1cmx 173cm. There are other specifications. The TPE cushion that Adidas now exports to Japan is 65x 175cm.
The thickness of yoga mats is mainly 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 7 mm, of which 6 mm is the standard thickness, which is more suitable for beginners. The TPE cushion can reach 10 mm, which is very soft.
As far as personal needs are concerned, it depends on what kind of yoga you do, because different factions of yoga have different learning priorities, and your needs will be very different. If you study yoga that focuses on flexibility training and sit on the mat most of the time, the mat will be thicker and softer, and you will be more comfortable to sit on.
The choice of yoga mat should be targeted. Generally, novices can choose a thicker mat, such as 6mm thick, with the domestic size of173x61; If there is a certain foundation, you can choose the thickness of 3.5mm~5mm to about 5mm; It is recommended to buy a cushion of more than1300g (because some manufacturers steal materials cheaply). Details >>
6 How to choose a yoga mat
1. The length should not be shorter than the height and the width should not be narrower than the shoulder width.
2. The thickness is about 6 mm If the cushion is too thin, the joints will feel pain when they touch the ground. If it is too thick, it will affect the stability of standing movements. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate for beginners to choose a 7MM yoga mat. )
3. Uniformity of yoga mat. Lay the yoga mat flat and observe its foaming uniformity. If the foam on the surface of the floor mat is uneven, it is easy to be damaged during use. If the foamed convex part is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
4. Moderate weight. Because you need to carry a yoga mat with you in many cases, try not to choose a too heavy mat to carry with you.
5. Anti-skid performance of mat surface. After the mat is leveled, press the mat with your palm and push it forward. If the mat slides on the ground or your hand slides on the surface of the mat, it means that the mat is not very slippery. It may cause unnecessary injuries during practice, so such mats should be used with caution. Details >>
7 yoga mat cleaning
1, put the towel into the washbasin, wet it and wring it out.
2. Wipe the yoga mat with a towel to clean the dirt.
3. Replace the washbasin with clean water, wash the towel, repeat it several times with a clean towel, and wipe off the washing liquid.
4. Hang the yoga mat in the shade to dry.
Caution: Don't be exposed to the sun.