Best Yoga Mats
Since yoga has become so popular, there are many products available on the market today for the yoga enthusiast. All the advertisers claim to have the best yoga mat, which comes in various sizes, price range and quality.
The aspects to consider when purchasing the best yoga mat are the length (must cover your entire body), the thickness (must lay flat on the ground when unrolled), the ease of cleaning, the weight (the best yoga mat should be easily transportable), what is the manufacturer’s warranty for durability and last, but not least, is it bio-degradable?
Before you set out to buy this mat, make sure to buy the best yoga mat for the system of yoga that you will be practicing. If you are practicing Ashtaga yoga, you will require a thicker mat because they are more absorbent. If you are practicing Hatha yoga, the standard sticky mat is best to use. You should also keep in mind your flexibility and age group.
If you want to test whether the mat you are looking to purchase is the best yoga mat on the market, here are a few things to try:
- Pinch the mat between your fingers to test the resistance to compression;
- Check its resistance to moisture because you will be sweating during your classes;
- Check the traction when it is wet because you will need the best yoga mat that will enable you to work comfortably and without sliding around. This can be tested by passing your hand over it when it’s wet.
Check the label before you buy, so you will know how to clean it. Some are machine washable while other cannot be put through a spin cycle because they are resistant to squeezing and will get destroyed. Once you have purchased the best yoga mat for you, you will know exactly what to do to keep it in good condition.
After taking all the above suggestions into consideration, if you are still in doubt, consult an experienced yogi and he/she can give you tips on how to choose the best yoga mat for you.