Yoga Mats to Help You Master Your Downward Dog From Home
Like finding a pair of yoga pants with the right amount of stretch or a sports bra with enough support, yoga mats need to check off a few boxes as well. "When buying a yoga mat, budget, thickness, material, and texture are few factors you need to consider," Alyssa Snow, founder of MindBodySoul Yoga says. If you're a beginner, you should grab a softer mat over a firmer option. Soft mats, commonly made from PVC, give you a bit more cushion as compared to firm mats that are made from rubber which help more advanced yoga students with the tougher poses. If you're going to be balancing on your head, you're going to need some cushion. And if you're just beginning, you need something to soft on your inexperienced hands.
The right mat can also prevent you from slipping, provide cushion to sensitive joints, and avoid sweat absorption—so there isn't odor following you out the door post-workout.
To narrow down your search, here are some of the best yoga mats to invest in, including a few of Snow most reliable staples.
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