Yoga Mats ? Are They All Created Equal?
Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What you might not realize is that there are several types of yoga mats that you can choose from.
Sticky Mats
These yoga mats offer a covering for your practice area, as well as some stability for you when doing poses. They are thin, lightweight, and come in a variety of colors. Some of them have guide marks on them to illustrate proper hand and foot placements. In order for these mats to be sticky and prevent you from slipping and sliding, you need to sprinkle them with a small amount of water and let them air dry. You can use these mats for most types of yoga.
Ultra Double Thickness Mats
These yoga mats are basically sticky mats that are ultra thick. They provide both stability and cushioning which is useful in certain poses. They can be a great choice for Astanga practitioners who often jump from one pose to another. I personally love the ultra thick mats because of the extra cushioning they provide. It is the only type I take with me to classes.
Travel Mats
This type of yoga mat is great to throw in your suitcase or carryon luggage when you are on the go, so you can practice no matter where you are. Travel yoga mats are very thin. You would use one either on a carpeted floor or on top of a towel or blanket on a floor that isn't carpeted.
Cotton Mats
These yoga mats are excellent for those types of yoga that traditionally cause you to sweat a lot such as Astanga or Bikram. Because they absorb sweat, they help keep you from slipping and sliding during these heat-producing practices. They work best when they are sprinkled with a small amount of water. The damp mat gives you a good amount of traction so your hands and feet stay where you place them. Many of them have lines in the patterns, which can help with your body alignment.
Cotton mats also provide cushioning. They can substitute for blankets by helping to bolster your body during certain asanas. Some people use cotton mats over sticky mats during their practice.
Yoga Mat Bag
A yoga mat bag is a great accessory for carrying your yoga mat or mats to class, work, or anywhere else you need to go. Many have extra space where you can put your keys, water bottle, and tee shirt. The bag protects your mat and helps make it easier for you to transport your yoga gear.
Now that you know about the different yoga mats that are available and what each one does, you choose the right mat or mats for you.
Della Menechella is a yoga and fitness enthusiast who has been involved in fitness for over thirty years. Her website http://www.beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com/ is filled with practical information about how you can make yoga and fitness a positive part of your life. Visit the site and get your free meditation e-book.
Powered by Feedzilla
Contact Us Today For Ad Information... Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can... Read More In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why... Read More One more study tells the world, that Yoga can help... Read More Many adults have taken up yoga, but yoga has not... Read More Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being... Read More Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the... Read More Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When... Read More Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting... Read More Stress is very common in all walks of life and... Read More To continue with our overview of the physical component of... Read More What you are about to read applies to teaching, in... Read More You finally made the decision to practice yoga, but which... Read More One of the many subsets of the 5000 year old... Read More Many people feel that there is a limited amount of... Read More Yoga is an ancient system of movement designed to generate... Read More Experienced Yoga practitioners often feel discouraged when a naturally gifted... Read More I absolutely love using yoga DVDs and yoga videos during... Read More The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and... Read More At this point, let's break down the major components of... Read More Yoga has become part of Western fitness training techniques. However,... Read More Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In... Read More I often wondered what the value of each type of... Read More For some reason, I had the time to sit down... Read More Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been united... Read More Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in... Read More
Cheap Domain Names
Can a Yoga Prop Help Prop Up Your Practice?
The History of Pilates
Yoga is a Safe Solution to Weight Control
Child Yoga ? What is All the Fun About?
The Benefit of Pilates
Eight Amazing Benefits of Teaching Yoga
Mind and Thoughts
The Mystery of Enlightenment
Stress - How To Manage Effectively
What is Self Mastery? - Part 2
Secrets of Teaching Yoga
Which Type of Yoga is the Right Choice for You?
Hatha Yoga
A World of Infinite Opportunities
Yoga and Low Carb Diets
Yoga is Unity
How to Use Yoga DVDs and Videos to Round Out Your Practice
What is Self Mastery? ? Part 3
Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 2
Yoga and Weight Training ? Never the Twain Shall Meet?
Yoga for Fun and Profit
Yoga Position ? What Does Each Type Do?
Maybe Bikram is Right?
Ayurveda and Yoga, Ancient Sister Sciences
Understanding the Different Types of Yoga
Contact Us Today For Ad Information... In most forms of Yoga there are three components to... Read More A true Yogi(practitioner) is one who has acquired self-knowledge and... Read More Every process of Yoga... neigh Meditation that frees us from... Read More Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In... Read More It was not so long ago that eating disorders, such... Read More I often wondered what the value of each type of... Read More Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if... Read More Every woman wants to have a healthy baby. Yogic practices,... Read More The Sanskrit word 'Yoga' has two meaning, because it is... Read More At this point, let's break down the major components of... Read More Yoga is an ancient system of movement designed to generate... Read More Spending eight or more hours a day in an office... Read More EXERCISES FOR BACK RELIEFMany people believe that rest is best... Read More As described in my earlier article... thoughts in the mind... Read More You finally made the decision to practice yoga, but which... Read More Unlike some other sports, you don't need a lot of... Read More After five thousand years of written documentation, Yoga may well... Read More We all want to feel loved, open, free and peaceful.... Read More Stress is very common in all walks of life and... Read More Time is valuable and there are a number of successful... Read More Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who... Read More Being a practicing Christian myself, there are very few things... Read More Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting... Read More I suppose it was only a matter of time before... Read More What you are about to read applies to teaching, in... Read More
Affordable and Reliable Web
Hosting Starting
Basic Yoga Poses (Asanas)
Total Concentration(samadhi) of Mind
Yoga and Meditation - That Leads to Gaining Enlightenment in this Life?
Yoga for Fun and Profit
Eating Disorders And The Use Of Yoga In Prevention And Treatment
Yoga Position ? What Does Each Type Do?
What is Self Mastery? - Part 1
Yoga and Pregnancy
What is Patanjalis Ashtanga Yoga?- Part(I)
Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 2
Yoga and Low Carb Diets
Yoga in the Office
Are You Willing To Follow Eight Yoga Exercises For the Lower Back?
Yogic Way of Controlling of Thoughts
Which Type of Yoga is the Right Choice for You?
Yoga Accessories? Getting What You Really Need
Yoga is Self Improvement
Yoga for Every BODY
Stress - How To Manage Effectively
Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 1
Nine Things You Should Know About Yoga for Children
Yoga and Christianity a Conflict?
The Mystery of Enlightenment
Will Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
Secrets of Teaching Yoga
Yoga |