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Choosing the Best Yoga Mat
If you are just starting your yoga practice, one of the first decisions you have to do is what yoga mat type to buy. So then you find descriptions of some of the different types that are available, as well as an outline of some of the advantages and disadvantages to consider when purchasing your yoga mat.
Yoga Mats Plastic
Most people start with a yoga mat plastic perhaps because they are promoted or because they tend to be cheap. Unfortunately they are the most comfortable because they are thin and do not provide much protection. In addition, smell such as chemicals which is not really conducive to good health and will not do hard-core environmentalists happy.
Bottom line: If you are not sure that is Yoga for the long term, this carpet is acceptable for beginners with the suggestion that you put a towel over it when you use it and not leave it in the hot sun.
Foam Yoga Mats
These yoga mats are typically made ouf of PVC and are also cheaper than most mats. They are quite durable and easy found in a wide variety and are also easy to clean (usually only with a cloth). There are, however, the carpet more environmentally friendly and also have a chemical smell. Actually used more for fall mats for children.
Cork Yoga Mats
These mats are respectful environmental and anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, anti-static, sound absorption, fire resistance and anti allergenic (as the manufactuers claim). As a result, cork board is ideal for those with sensitive skin and people prone to allergies. Cork is also a material that can be harvested almost no environmental impact from a source that is completely renewable.
On the downside, yoga mats, cork floors are made of porous and therefore prone to absorb sweat that can create an odor issue. It is also questionable how long before actually having to buy a new one.
Yoga Jute Rugs
Jute is a natural fiber plant mainly in India, Bangladesh and China and is a very versatile fiber. Perspiration combines with high tensile strength, making it a good balance of durability and comfort. You want to support something called PER-slip, which is an organic material that contains no formaldehyde or heavy metals is free of static and mildew resistant.
Some people say that the carpet allows good grip and is free of the smell of rubber, but you may feel itching at the beginning until you use it in a bit. And after a year of frequent use, some pieces of material to begin flowing from wear.
Rubber Yoga Mats
Made from biodegradable, natural rubber, this type of yoga mat provides good traction for the positions, like the dog and the downward triangle pose. This mat is dense, high-rebound cushion is soft and comfortable, so you can extend your yoga routine without compromising your joints. It is also free of cadmium, lead, phthalates, PVC, so it is environmentally benign compared to many other yoga mats and comes in a variety of colors.
Be sure not to get synthetic rubber, which is likely to have health drawbacks. natural rubber mats could be a problem if you are allergic to latex, but they do carpets free of phthalates and latex-free for a little more in cost.
Yoga Mat Grass
This yoga mat is all natural Japanese style typically a straw color and ideally with a double reinforced tip woven mat of grass Goza floor. Definitely, it respects the environment and can be used as a carpet, or roll up, and take with you as a portable yoga mat
People who love natural materials to enjoy this type of carpet and some have said that if you have problems with the "straw" smell, use a little lavender oil or Febreeze on it.
Cotton Yoga mats
cotton mats yoga are made of natural fiber and come in a variety of colors, sizes and thicknesses. They do, however, absorb sweat and stains easily, so must be cleaned frequently and be careful with the slip factor on hard floors. In reality it is a cotton fabric that most yogis agree that a good choice for a yoga mat.
What yoga mat whenever you choose, go out and have fun with yoga!
About the Author
Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant and freelance writer and can be reached at creativecommunications@cox.net
Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant who loves yoga and you can read her yoga blogs at ouryogaguide.com/blog and ouryogablog.com
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