The efficiency of the training depends on quality of the rug, its size and the invoice – many of poses demand reliable fixing therefore usual laying and the carpet are no good. It is necessary to choose ideal model for the purposes from all mass of the rugs presented in specialized shops.
Instruction
1. Choose material. Rugs for yoga can be made of natural rubber or several types of plastic. The rubber rug is considered eco-friendly, it is perfectly pasted to the floor surface, and won't slide during the occupations, it can be washed easily, and material is nice on the touch. Its main shortcomings – the big weight and high cost.
2. Rugs from plastic easy, strong, slightly less sticky, but from it not less functional. Cotton rugs are used for occupations by certain types of yoga and well absorb moisture.
3. Material selection depends also on where you are going to be engaged – on the street or indoors. For trainings it is in the fresh air better to get karemat – the rug from synthetic foam which doesn't allow heat of the body to leave and doesn't pass earth cold.
4. Determine the necessary length of the rug. Everything depends on your growth and the type of yoga which you practice. The size in 185 cm is considered optimum. If your growth is from 180 cm and above, then choose models up to 220 cm long. The general rule when choosing length of the rug – 2/3 your bodies have to find room on it.
5. Pick up rug width. Standard makes 60 cm, but if your build demands bigger width, then choose mats with the 80-centimeter width.
6. The minimum thickness of the rug for yoga – 3 mm, maximum – 6 mm. It is optimum to use the 4-5-millimeter rug which will protect the body from overcooling when performing exercises lying on the floor. If you need to feel the body, then choose the rug with the minimum thickness which won't disturb you the softness.
7. Choose products of the famous producers. The most qualitative rugs for yoga make in the USA, Japan and Germany. If you get the rug of the famous producer of sports goods, then buy it only in specialized shop to avoid fakes.
8. Specify whether the rug is reinforced. At occupations it is important that the rug didn't stretch therefore be interested at the seller whether it has the frame goal net inside.