As with most things, there is a widely varied price range in mats. A high quality mat will be fall into the higher price range. The materials in these mats are often eco-friendly and gripping is usually good.

Gripping support should always be a consideration with a yoga mat. A good mat should be slip resistant, yet non-sticky. This is important because a mat’s surface could become slippery from perspiration, if the mat is not slip resistant.

Economy mat often are not eco-friendly because they tend to be made of PVC or plastic materials. Gripping for these mats will vary, but often  they are not slip resistant.

Focus on choosing a yoga mat that is right for you, which means fitting your budget and your personal needs.   Identifying your specific yoga needs will be highly beneficial when trying to determine how to choose a yoga mat.  Consider these points when buying a yoga mat:

 Will you be transporting you mat back and forth to a yoga studio for class sessions? If so, then size and weight should be a  consideration. The larger sized mats will let you perform a greater range of yoga poses; however, the mats will be heavier. This can be an issue for you if you need to transport your mat.

 Are eco-friendly products a priority in your life? Since your body will be on the mat, you should keep in mind the materials of the mat.

Comfort should be a consideration since the mat will be used whenever you practice yoga. A comfortable mat will make your yoga practice sessions more enjoyable and enhance your yoga experience.

If you are having problems with how to choose a yoga mat, then consider looking at mats that fall into the med-price range (provided your budget permits). These mats are usually a step up from the economy mats and as such they tend to last longer and perform better.  Then consider the points listed above when choosing your yoga mat.  Later  in your yoga journey you may want to invest in one of the high quality mats.

Be healthy and happy.

Nilda

Selection of Yoga Mats

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