5 ways to choose the yoga mat that suits you best

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?

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:

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

Will it be easy to slip after sweating?

Does the manufacturer indicate a "useful life"?

Is it easy to carry?

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

Sun Tongtong, coach of Qingniao Fitness, suggests that when purchasing, the following five tips can help you buy a good yoga mat:

1 Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the yoga mat and try to see how it is pressure-resistant. A yoga mat with good elasticity is more protective to the human body.

2 Carry an eraser with you before buying and use it to wipe 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 beginning to do yoga, you can choose a thicker mat, such as 6mm thick; if you have a certain foundation, you can choose a thickness of 3. A yoga mat of about 5mm-5 mm.

5. Compared with traditional yoga mats made of PVC, an environmentally friendly yoga mat mixed with natural latex and hemp is slightly more expensive, but it will be better for the human body and the environment. When the economy permits, consider it. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)