Hi! My first post here, so HELLO! =)
I’ve been practicing yoga for years & years (indoors, on carpet and hardwood). I’ve never used a yoga mat. I’m thinking of moving my practice outdoors this spring, and I’m considering the purchase of my first yoga mat, mainly to keep me & my clothes out of the dirt and grime.
Questions:
1 - Should I even bother with a mat after all these years without one?
2 - Would a wider/longer mat really make any noticeable difference for a larger person?
Over the years, I have gone through so many yoga mats. None over $30.
I finally buckled down and got a Jade Yoga mat. Dear, God, it is worth the extra money. The grip is incredible. I think the longer, more space you have, the better. Treat yoself.
For me, it is better to have a mat. Of course you don’t need one. I prefer it for body alignment.
Hi FarNorCal. It realy Depend on the kind of person you are. Personally Yoga mat is a tool to carry your energy. People prefer organic mat and also my personal choice in my Yoga journey of 20 years. I would say try to look for something which is skid free, sustainable and look for lighter weight because you may want to be carrying it.
My favorites are
https://juruyoga.com (organic and made of cork)
If you prefer a solid PVC you should look Kosha mat
https://koshayoga.co/ . These are extremely durable.
And Google Trends suggest gaiam Yoga mat is trending.
Hope this helps. And in case you are interested I started a Yoga community to help advise people on love for Yoga and everything around. It is free and has experts around the world. It is a virtual space to help spread the love for yoga. It's wonderful benefits, and personalized guidance that we can share online with those anywhere in the world spreading the same feeling as when you go to your next-door Yoga class.We are hoping that soon we shall be up and running with a prototype where you will be able to refer your favourite yoga & Meditation teacher to your loved ones all over the world through this platform.
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Or the Facebook page incase you don't have an insta account ,
And share this will all those who love and appreciate the simple, wonderful and powerful things that make our minds and bodies a beautiful place to live in.
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