By Tiffany Garden
Chances are, you're just starting out with your yoga practice, or you want to take the next step in advancement. You want to own your own yoga mat, but with so many choices out there it can be quite hard to figure out exactly what you need. That's why I've come up with this list of five tips to help you choose the best mat for your needs.
5. The first consideration is the type of yoga that you are doing. More strenuous forms of Yoga, such as Ashtanga, are greatly helped out by either a thicker sticky yoga mat, or a cotton yoga rug.
4. Make sure that the length and width works for you. The last thing you want to be doing in the middle of an asana is adjusting your mat or trying to cramp your pose to fit a mat that is too small. Many places either have rolls of mat material that would allow you to cut your own custom length, or you can get extra long ones. They also make yoga mats in kids sizes as well.
3. Personal preference should play a key role in your decision. This is going to be your own personal mat, one you're going to be staring down at for many many hours. Get something you'll like!
2. Don't go straight to the budget aisle - yoga mats are going to take a lot of beating from your practice, so you'll want something that lasts. Most mats aren't that expensive in general - you can get a good one for around $20-$30. Make sure that the mat is sturdy, easy to clean, and won't tear or rip the minute you get it out of the box.
1. Your personal comfort levels are the most important thing in the world in Yoga. This isn't a competition - this is about pushing your body naturally, and not overdoing it. If you would be comfortable with a thicker mat, then get one. If you prefer the feel of cotton against your feet, then try that out.
Tiffany Garden is the author of Yoga Mat blog. She is an avid yoga lover, as well as an avid yoga shopper. Visit her site to find coupons, reviews, guides, and more on yoga mats and other yoga accessories.
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