At present, there are three kinds of yoga mats on the market: EVA, PVC and TPE. It is generally recommended to use the latter two.
EVA pad: EVA pad is a low-end product with very low price. This kind of yoga mat has a strong smell, poor elasticity and poor anti-skid effect, so it is not recommended to buy it.
PVC cushion: The biggest advantage of PVC cushion is that it is affordable and can be bought everywhere. It's a mid-range product.
PVC itself is not soft or slippery. Only after certain processing can we make yoga mats and anti-skid mats. When buying a yoga mat made of this material, always pay attention to its quality to avoid buying inferior products.
TPE mat: The yoga mat made of TPE is an environment-friendly yoga mat, which can be recycled. It is characterized by elasticity, good anti-slip effect, easy cleaning and strong grip. Yoga mats made of this material are relatively high-grade in yoga mat products, mainly aimed at European and American markets and domestic high-consumption people.
Look at the thickness
The thickness of yoga mats in the world is 1.5 mm to 8 mm, while the thickness of yoga mats sold in the domestic market is mostly 3.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm.
For beginners, the suggestion is to buy a thicker yoga mat, preferably about 6-8 mm. If it is too thick, it will easily lead to ankle sprain during practice.
After gradually mastering the essentials, you can change the yoga mat from 3.5 mm to 5 mm; General professional yoga practitioners will choose the thickness of1.5-4 mm.
Of course, don't try to be brave, and buy professional yoga mats in order to give people a professional feeling, which is not conducive to your own practice. Just like buying clothes, what suits you is the best.
Look at that
There are many types of yoga, and different types have different requirements for mats. Therefore, beginners need to consider the type of yoga they have learned when purchasing yoga mats.
If you practice soft yoga, you need to sit on the mat. At this time, you should choose a thicker and softer yoga mat.
If you are practicing strength yoga, mobile yoga and other yoga types with large movements, you need to buy thinner and harder yoga mats. If the cushion is too soft, it is not conducive to the display of action.
If your yoga is between the first two, you'd better choose a thinner one. Because the thick pad will feel "twisted" when doing some actions.
other
When buying a yoga mat, you need to choose carefully from the following aspects.
1, no odor. You know, when practicing yoga, the body needs to be in close contact with the yoga mat. If the yoga mat you bought smells bad, I believe that mothers can't learn yoga happily. Moreover, yoga mats with bad smell will also affect your health.
2. Pay attention to the flatness of the yoga mat. Generally, yoga mats with good texture are flat. If it is uneven, it will also cause discomfort during practice. So when you buy it, you must lay it flat on the ground and observe it carefully.
3. Pay attention to the surface of the yoga mat. Gently push the surface of the yoga mat with your hands, and your hands will feel dry. If you feel slippery, you will easily slip when practicing.
You'd better prepare an eraser in your bag before you go out to buy it. When buying, use an eraser to test the material of the yoga mat.
5. Pinch the yoga mat with your thumb and forefinger to test the compressive strength of the yoga mat. Choose a yoga mat with good elasticity, which has a certain protective effect on the human body.