Yoga-Mats
Why is a yoga mat important?
Buying a yoga mat is super important because it provides you with stability and comfort when practising. It ensures that you have a firm and secure footing, especially if your yoga mat is non-slip. This gives you security and protects you from injury.
A good yoga mat also provides cushioning for your joints, which is especially important if you are just starting out with yoga and if you practice on hard floors.
It also creates a personal, hygienic surface that is just for you, whether you are training at home or in a yoga studio. When you buy a yoga mat, you are investing in your well-being and can fully concentrate on your practice.
What different yoga mats are there?
There are many types of yoga mats, suitable for different needs and preferences.
- For many, the non-slip yoga mat is the first choice. It helps you to stay stable, no matter how intense your workout is.
- If you like natural materials, a cork yoga mat or a natural rubber yoga mat is ideal.
- For extra comfort, there is the thick yoga mat, which is easy on your joints.
- If you travel a lot, a travel yoga mat is practical because it is light and easy to transport.
- For children's yoga, there is the children's yoga mat in the appropriate size.
- And if you like it particularly cosy, try the virgin wool yoga mat.
What should I look for when buying my new yoga mat?
There are a few things you should look out for.
- Firstly, the material: as already mentioned, slip resistance is an important criterion – the more intense or sweat-inducing the yoga style, the more slip-resistant the surface should be.
- If it is important to you that your yoga mat is sustainable, a cork yoga mat or a natural rubber yoga mat is recommended.
- If you are looking for a robust, long-lasting mat, then PVC is a good choice.
- A virgin wool yoga mat is very good if you practice more gentle yoga styles.
- Then there's the thickness: a thick yoga mat offers more cushioning, while a thin yoga mat offers more stability.
- The size is also important – it should be long and wide enough for you to move comfortably and to lie stretched out and relaxed in Shavasana at the end of your yoga session.
- Weight can be an issue if you're often moving your yoga mat around.
- And finally, the price: You can find yoga mats in all price ranges, from very cheap to very expensive. In general, it's worth investing in quality. But it doesn't have to be a Manduka or Jade yoga mat.
Why the choice of your yoga mat is also a matter of the heart
However, we shouldn't ignore aesthetic and emotional aspects when choosing a yoga mat.
A yoga mat is the centrepiece of your yoga practice! It will accompany you through many hours of yoga and may even become an anchor in your everyday life. It is your little island of calm and self-awareness. Therefore, the yoga mat you buy should also appeal to you visually. It should ‘feel right’ – in a practical and figurative sense!