The biggest difference between the front and back of the yoga mat is that it is rough and smooth, and the rough side is the front. This is to improve the friction between the yoga mat and people and avoid falling. When choosing a yoga mat, choose the one with patterns, gullies and patterns on the front, and put on socks when doing yoga to increase friction.
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The smooth side faces down, and the concave side is to increase friction and prevent slipping. A good yoga mat will pay great attention to non-slip design. But if the patterns on both sides are different, take the big pattern and touch the body with the small pattern. The materials of yoga mats are generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, CBR mat and so on.
PVC yoga mat is a kind of uniform material, so it can be made into two sides, if there are evenly distributed anti-slip points on both sides, and the textures on both sides are the same. This kind of mat is a double-sided yoga mat. Put it aside and use it on both sides.
TPE yoga mat, if it is a double-layer yoga mat (two sides are different in color): one side has patterns, one side has ripples, and the other side of the patterns should face up. Put a bigger blanket under the yoga mat, or put the yoga mat directly on the carpet, which is safer and more non-slip; Buy professional yoga socks so that you won't slip when practicing yoga; Buy professional non-slip towels; Sprinkle a little flour on the other side of the yoga mat to increase friction and prevent slipping.
The fabric of the yoga mat should have raised lines. When the foot is moving, there is a binding force. Check whether there is a line on it when you buy it.
What are the benefits of yoga?
1. Body shaping: In the process of practicing yoga, it is necessary to move all joints of the body, at the same time, it is necessary to pull the muscles and soft tissues around the joints to prevent bone and joint diseases, and at the same time, it has a certain shaping effect, which can improve the body posture and prevent lumbar spondylosis and cervical spondylosis.
2. Improve sleep: Yoga needs to adjust breathing, and regular yoga can soothe the nerves and improve sleep. If you have insomnia, you can improve your sleep quality by practicing yoga before going to bed;
3. Promote blood circulation: Yoga exercise is conducive to improving blood circulation, improving cardiopulmonary function and promoting metabolism. Sticking to yoga at ordinary times can also keep young better.