Notes and tips for choosing a yoga mat

As yoga is popular, yoga mats naturally rise. The variety of yoga mats on the market are dazzling, with great differences in materials and prices. How can I choose the right personal yoga partner and let it stay with me as long as possible? The following experts will help you choose!

Lan Li, a yoga teacher who has taught more than 5000 hours in the United States, suggests that before purchasing a yoga mat, the following five key issues should be considered:

1. Is it easy to lay down the yoga mat when it is laid flat on the ground?

2. Will it be easy to slip after sweating?

3. Does the manufacturer indicate a "useful life"?

4. Is it easy to carry?

5. Is its material environmentally friendly? How much impact will it have on the environment after being eliminated?

Fitness instructors suggest that when purchasing, the following 5 tips can help you buy the right yoga mat:

1. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the yoga mat to test the pressure resistance. A yoga mat with good elasticity is more protective to the human body.

2. Bring an eraser with you before buying and use it to rub the yoga mat to see if the material breaks easily?

3. Gently push the surface of the mat with your palm to feel dry. If too much foaming agent remains on the surface of the mat, it will feel slippery, and it will easily slip and fall when practicing on it.

4. For those who are new to yoga, you can choose a thicker mat, such as a 6mm thick one; if you have a certain foundation, you can choose a yoga mat with a thickness of about 3.5 mm to 5 mm.

5. Compared with traditional yoga mats made of PVC, environmentally friendly yoga mats mixed with natural latex and hemp are slightly more expensive, but they are better for the human body and the environment. When the economy permits, consider it. (Internship Editor: Lili)