Generally speaking, there are many sizes of yoga mats. Different sizes are suitable for people of different shapes. Some people are suitable for small ones, while others are suitable for large ones. So what size of yoga mat do you want? How to choose yoga mat? Let's take a look at it!
How big is the yoga mat
The international standard of yoga mat size is 183 * 61, but there are 173 * 61, which can be selected according to their own height; what needs to be noted is the thickness, because yoga mat has a variety of materials, and the bearing degree of each material is different. If the material is not good, kneeling on it will hurt the knee, and dozens of pieces are not durable.
The size of yoga mat is selected according to the height of the individual. High quality rubber mat, 5mm, whether it's anti-skid or kneeling on the knee, is better than the PVC mat in the yoga studio. You can consider it. Yoga mat is a mat spread under yoga. The material of yoga mat is generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex pad, CBR pad and so on.
There are two kinds of yoga mat size standards, yoga mat surface particles are uniform, full of bubbles, feel soft, and non-toxic, tasteless, anti slip, rebound ability is strong, has a strong anti tear ability, is the ideal choice for yoga practitioners. In addition, yoga mat can effectively block the cold air on the ground, with strong grip, outstanding resilience, smoothness, skid resistance and skin affinity. Other fitness exercises can be carried out on it. It is suitable for children to play and camping.
What's the right thickness of yoga mat
The thickness of the yoga mat can be determined according to the practitioner's own situation. The general thickness of the yoga mat is 1.5-4MM.
1. According to the practitioner's Yoga Foundation
Generally speaking, for beginners of yoga, you might as well choose a thicker mat, such as 6mm thick, in order to prevent sports injury. But also can't because fear pain choose too thick cushion, too thick easy to lose balance in practice, center of gravity instability, lead to sprain oh. If you have a certain foundation, you can choose a yoga mat with a thickness of about 3.5mm-5mm. Yoga mats with a thickness of 1.5-4 mm are commonly used by ashes fans and professional yoga practitioners.
When you buy a yoga mat, pinch it with your thumb and index finger. Try to find out how soft and hard it is. The more elastic the yoga mat is, the more protective it is to the human body. Moreover, if you are very afraid of pain, you can choose a relatively thick yoga mat to practice.
2. According to the form of yoga
In terms of personal needs, it depends on which form yoga is. If you study yoga, which focuses on flexibility training, and most of the time you sit on the mat, you will be more comfortable if the mat is thicker and softer. However, if you learn yoga with power yoga or Ashtanga Yoga based on beating style, the mat should not be too thick, and the requirement of skid resistance should also be higher. If the cushion is too soft, it will be very difficult to do many actions when standing on it (especially the balance actions such as tree type). Some people who are more particular about yoga feel that the thick yoga mat hinders their contact with the ground and so on. In addition, this kind of yoga movement will sweat a lot. If there is no better mat to stop sliding, it will slip.
How to buy Yoga Mat
1. Do you smell it
When buying, it is suggested to ask the shopping guide to take apart the new yoga mat and smell whether there is a peculiar smell. It is not advisable to have too heavy a peculiar smell or keep it for a long time. Therefore, it is suggested that beginners should go to physical stores to buy yoga mats. If they buy yoga mats online, they can't smell them, so they don't feel at ease.
Tips: it's normal for newly bought yoga mats to have a plastic smell. Most newly bought yoga mats have a plastic smell. However, the environment-friendly, non-toxic and tasteless TPE yoga mat has little smell when it is opened. The toxic and odorous mat has no non-toxic and tasteless technology, and has not been treated with non-toxic and tasteless treatment. When it is opened, it has a great smell and can smoke people's eyes. Please pay attention to the identification.
2. See if it slips
When you buy a cushion, you must try it on the ground and gently push it away. You must have a dry feeling. Only in this way can you not slip easily and grasp the ground well. Avoid yoga mat surface foaming agent residue too much, there will be a sense of wet, not conducive to practice safety. Even if it's sweating, you can practice on it with ease. The particles at the bottom of the mat are full and won't slip.
3. Focus on materials
Material is the most important thing that we should pay attention to when we buy yoga mats, and it is also the key to decide the price of the mats. When beginners buy yoga mats, they often choose the beautiful ones, but they often ignore the quality of the mats. Generally speaking, TPE pad is the most environmentally friendly, but the price is also higher. PVC foam pad is cheap and good, can be bought everywhere, quality is also guaranteed. These two kinds of cushions are more suitable for beginners to buy. Those who don't consider the price had better buy high-grade TPE material, and those who buy high-quality and low-cost products should choose PVC foam pad.
4. See if it's easy to crack
Before buying a yoga mat, it is suggested to take an eraser with you and use it to wipe the yoga mat to see if the material is easy to break, because a good Yoga Mat must have a certain compression capacity and is not easy to tear.
5. Focus on elasticity and thickness
When you buy it, pinch the yoga mat with your thumb and index finger. Only with good elasticity and pressure resistance can you better protect your body. The international standard thickness of yoga mat is 1.5mm-8mm. But the choice of yoga mat should be targeted. Generally, for beginners of yoga, you can choose thicker mat, such as 6mm thick, the domestic size is 173x61; if you have a certain foundation, you can choose the thickness of about 3.5mm ~ 5mm; it is recommended to buy more than 1300 grams of mat.
In particular, I learned Yoga based on softness training. Most of the time I sit on the mat. If the mat is thicker and softer, I will be more comfortable. But it doesn't need to be too thick to avoid sprain due to poor balance. However, if you are practicing power yoga, flow yoga or Ashtanga Yoga, you need a thinner and harder mat. If the yoga mat is too soft, it is not convenient to do movements. There are some more particular people will feel that too thick yoga mat hinders their contact with the ground.
6. Look at the width
Yoga mats are mainly 61cmx173cm and 61cmx183cm in size. However, at present, 61cmx173cm is the main type in China. There are other specifications, Adidas now exports to Japan TPE cushion is 65x175cm.
7. Focus on brand
Although we can't look at the brand too much, the brand is indeed a reference factor. After all, the quality of yoga mats of good brands is mostly guaranteed. At present, the good Yoga Mat brands on the market mainly include peel, jeposen, Hatha, Yuanyang, Altus / Aites, iqilin, Puti, Ivana, Kesu, Winergy / Weiner yoga mat. The price range of yoga mat is 30-1500 RMB, the ordinary price is about 70 RMB, the slightly better price is about 150 RMB, and the top price can reach more than 1000 RMB It's on.