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Experience Tranquil and Relaxing Yoga Session with YOGA MATS from BEST HOME GYM EQUIPMENT

Yoga has long since been recognised to have positive effects on the mind and body. It helps build strength, cardio endurance, and flexibility. It is also a great exercise in relieving stress, anxiety, and finding peace within yourself.

Unlike other fitness activities, it has only one requirement to get you started: yoga mats. Though yoga exercises can be performed on the bare floor, it is strongly recommended to use yoga mats. It provides you with the cushioning and traction that you need as you practise your stances. Best Home Gym Equipment provides you with a variety of high-quality yoga mats that’ll match your style. We will help you find the best kind of yoga mats that are tailored to your needs and liking.


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Typical Sizes of Yoga Mats?
Yoga mats are in a standard 24” x 68” size, which is sufficient for an average person. But if you’re taller, you have to find yoga mats that fit you. Measure your height and add at least 1’ allowance to perform correctly a yoga exercise that needs you to spread your arms and legs. Also, make sure that all of your body can fit inside the yoga mat when you practise a yoga exercise that needs you to lie your back down.

What Factors Should I Consider when Choosing my Yoga Mat?
The thickness of Yoga Mats

How thick the yoga mat is has a lot to do with how comfortable it would be for you. Yoga mats that are too thick will not effectively provide a sturdy base. Your feet won’t have enough connection with the floor. It’ll be like standing on ice. It can be very slippery. On the other hand, thin yoga mats can give you bruises, especially on your ankles and knees.

Yoga mats thickness range from 1/16” to 1/4”. If you’re a beginner or have been taking classes for several months now, start with 1/8” thick yoga mats, or thicker than that depending on your weight. When you’ve been doing asanas consistently for a long time, you can do away with thinner yoga mats, from 1/16” to 1/8”.

Yoga Mat Material

Available materials for yoga mats are PVC or vinyl, jute, rubber, and cotton. All these textiles can provide you with comfort, cushioning, and traction, but it all depends on how much of these you would need. Texture and stickiness of the material play an important role in providing these attributes. You also have to consider how it would absorb the pressure you exert to it and return to its original form. You wouldn’t want your yoga mat to appear like a fossil imprint of all your footsteps and joint indentations. PVC and rubber provide the best of these qualities, but they can smell a little pungent. Jute and cotton are more eco-friendly.

The texture of Yoga Mats

The surface of yoga mats determines how rough or smooth you would want to feel when you lay your feet and body on it. It also controls your grip on the ground when balance and coordination are challenged. If you’re allergic to rubber or want to avoid PVC, find jute or cotton made yoga mats that have raised, tactile patterns. But if the smoothness of the material is of utmost importance, then choose the tried and tested PVC.

The stickiness of Yoga Mats

Similar to the mat’s texture, its stickiness is also a factor for comfort and traction. Its ability to stick firmly can affect your the mat’s grip to the ground and its strength to hold you and prevent any slipping accident. It helps to maintain your alignment as you transition from one pose to another. The stickier yoga mats are, the more uncomfortable it gets as you sweat through your sessions. Out of all the materials, PVC has the highest sticky factor. If you don’t like the feel of a clingy material against your body, you can choose between rubber, jute, or cotton. They will provide the cushion, comfort, and traction you need without feeling sticky.

Sponginess of Yoga Mats

Sponginess is how much your mat will yield to pressure, the ability to absorb forces, and bounce back to its original form. It is a factor to consider on how long you want your mat to last. Of course, we want it to last longer, decades, if possible. So choose your yoga mat wisely. Never settle for colour and form only. Carefully check to make sure you can keep the partnership with your yoga mat longer.

Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats

Yogis embody the tenet of ahimsa or non-violence. This does not only apply to apparent physical violence but also implicit ones. Using mats that will ultimately clog a landfill for decades is an act of violence. If having an eco-friendly mat is most important, choose among natural rubber, jute, and cotton yoga mats.

Yoga Mat Style

Now that you have made up your mind on the kind of material, thickness, and size of your next yoga mat, it’s time to choose your favourite colour and designs. There are lots of stylish yoga mats for all your whims and preferences – just be patient in picking one.

What are the Best Ways to Wash and Maintain my Yoga Mat Properly?
After an hour or two of yoga practise, you would definitely stain it with your sweat and dirt from the floor. Your equipment must be kept clean as hygiene is vital for good health.

  • If you use your yoga mat often, like daily or thrice a week, practise washing it at least once a month. If not, you need to wash it every other month. The more soil your yoga mat is, the more likely it needs to be washed thoroughly. Cleaning your yoga mat regularly will prolong its longevity, and keep it from smelling and transferring bacteria.
  • Soak your yoga mat in a solution of warm water and mild detergent. Completely submerge the mat, it would be advisable to use a large basin where most of the length of your yoga mat gets to be soaked adequately in the water. Leave it for a few minutes to help dislodge dirt, oils, and odours.

- You can use either dish soap or hypoallergenic soap for washing your yoga mat.

- Don’t put too much detergent as this can make your mat slippery.

- Ratio of soap to water should be 1tbsp of laundry detergent to 1 gallon of water

- You can also use vinegar but be aware that vinegar can leave a pungent smell and will make using your yoga mat unenjoyable.

  • Hand-wash your yoga mat on both sides with a soft cloth after it has been soaked for a few minutes. Thoroughly wash the areas where you touch your hands and feet most often, these areas that are somewhat faded than the rest of the mat. If you want to wash your yoga mat in a washing machine, check first if the material can withstand it.
  • Drain the basin and rinse your yoga mat with clean water until the used water becomes clear. If the water is still dirty after you’ve cleaned it twice, rewash it with the soft cloth.
  • Remove excess water and shake it off but not too vigorously that you yoga mat wrinkles or tears up. Roll it and step on it to make sure that you’ve removed all the excess water. Just mind washing your feet first.
  • Hang your yoga mat using hangers or drape it on the drying rack. Don’t put your yoga mat in a dryer. It will not just ruin your yoga mat, but can also cause a fire.

Yoga Mat Maintenance

Dirt, oils, and dust deteriorate the condition of your yoga mats quickly. Understanding how to properly maintain it is key to its longevity and worthwhile enjoyment of your yoga mat. Maintenance of your yoga mat is just simple and will only take no more than 15 minutes of your time.

  • Clean your yoga mat after every use with a preferred cleaning solution, which can be water and mild soap, to clean off dirt and oils. You can also purchase fragrant cleaners online.
  • Before having your regular yoga sessions, clean your hands and feet first. This will ensure that any lotions and creams you have sprayed or put on your body will be washed off and not transfer to your mats.
  • After each use, wipe your mat immediately with a baby wipe, yoga mat specific wipe, or a cloth with mild soap.
  • You can also put a towel over your mat while practising. This will reduce the dirt and oils transferred to your mat.
  • Let your mat breathe. Hanging them outside your backyard or in your garage can help in making sure that smells and odours absorbed by your mat are evaporated.

 

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