When purchasing a yoga mat, balance quality and economy. Cheap mats are available in various sizes, styles, and colors. Consider texture, material, and accessories. Expect to pay around $25 USD for a standard size mat.
Yoga is a balancing practice and therefore it is appropriate that you want to balance quality and economy when purchasing a yoga mat. Cheap yoga mats are available through many vendors in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors. You just need to do a little research before your purchase and in most cases find a suitable practice mat of your choice at a reasonable price. Ask your teacher, an experienced practitioner, or a yoga accessory company for advice. In the end, you can expect to pay the equivalent of about $25 US dollars (USD) for a yoga mat, sometimes with an accessory or two.
If you’re currently taking classes at a yoga center and using the facility’s group use or loaner mats, make a note of the brand or brands available and your level of satisfaction with any. In addition to decorative effects, yoga mats range in size from the standard size 24 inch (61 cm) by 68 inch (182.9 cm) rugs to longer length rugs. Yoga mats also differ in thickness, generally from 1/16 inch (0.2 cm) to 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). Cheap yoga mats will generally be standard size and thinner than premium brands.
Yoga mats are also available in a variety of textures, ranging from nearly smooth to raised textured surfaces. For the most part, the texture of your mat is a matter of personal preference. Some practitioners use more highly textured mats to increase traction for particular poses. Other mats are literally known as sticky mats, as a result of their manufacture, and they provide friction for yogis despite the degree of texture of the mat. Cheap yoga mats can be found with a variety of textured or non-textured surfaces, although specialty sticky mats usually cost more than budget yoga mats.
Another difference to consider is the material used to make yoga mats and whether you prefer natural or synthetic materials. Yoga mats are made from a wide variety of substances, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), natural rubber, different plastics, and even natural, plant-based materials. If you prefer green, natural, or even biodegradable mats, you’ll probably pay more for your equipment. Cheap yoga mats are usually made of PVC. These mats may or may not contain hazardous substances depending on their location and type of manufacture.
The price of your yoga mat may also include some accessories. Most mats have a Velcro strap at one end to help store or transport them in a rolled form. Others also include a mesh holder with a shoulder strap for portability. These yoga accessories may not even be necessary if you practice at home. Cheap yoga mats tend to be sold with few or no accessories.
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