{"id":505552,"date":"2010-04-02T03:34:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-02T07:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thatsfit.ca\/2010\/04\/02\/best-yoga-mats-how-to-choose-the-right-one\/"},"modified":"2010-04-02T03:34:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-02T07:34:00","slug":"yoga-mats-dos-and-donts-how-to-choose-the-right-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/505552","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Mats Dos and Don’ts: How to Choose the Right One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filed under: Advice<\/a>, Fitness<\/a>, Fit Yoga<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"You never know what you’re missing out on until something better comes along. Sounds a little over dramatic considering I’m referring to my yoga mat, but it’s so true. As a beginner, I used a cheap, pencil-thin mat that was slippery and pretty frustrating. If you want a consistent yoga practice, investing in a good quality yoga mat is absolutely necessary as your focus should be on your practice, not on your mat. <\/p>\n

And I’ve seen some ugly wipe outs. This happens more often than you might think, particularly in a hot and sweaty class. One reason is that low-quality mats (generally these are under $40) may not be designed to sit evenly on the floor without slipping. If you tend to have a more vigorous yoga practice, a low-quality mat is bound to get you seriously hurt. <\/p>\n

A good-quality yoga mat can help improve your balance and coordination. Some mats are thick, giving you extra padding to support you as you transition from pose to pose, while others aim to give better traction. There are yoga mats out there that absorb moisture and perspiration, and for those of you trying to be environmentally friendly, eco-yoga mats are also available. Many yoga mats contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is linked to some types of cancer and cannot be recycled.<\/p>\n

So how do you choose a yoga mat?<\/p>\n

Continue reading Yoga Mats Dos and Don’ts: How to Choose the Right One<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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