Mats

Yoga Mats

I have yet to find a Yoga Mat I really like.  I have purchased a number of mats that either get too slippery (once you start sweating), start deforming after rolling up a few times, or start crumpling/chipping (for lack of a better term) after a few sessions.

So, instead of recommending a specific type, I think it’d be better to list a number of considerations when purchasing a Yoga Mat.

 

PRODUCT NOTES:
  • Thickness – you’ll be on the floor a lot during Yoga (and a number of other workouts) so make sure you have adequate cushion for your back, knees, and hips (my actually browse a lot during certain routines).
  • Material – Rubber or PVC?  Each have their own pros and cons…and funk, so if smell, sweat, and feel are biggies for you make sure to think about this.
  • Size – mats come in a number of lengths so make sure you get one thats long enough for your height.
  • Durability – you’ll probably end up using your mat for more than Yoga during the P90X and P90X2 so make sure the mat you get can handle a number of uses.
  • Style – care to customize…why not?  Checkout Yogamatic.


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