1. What yoga mat do beginners use
1.1. Length and width of yoga mat. When practicing yoga, we need to have some recumbent positions or relatively large movements. If the yoga mat we buy is too small, it is definitely not conducive to the performance of our movements. The length of the yoga mat should be equal to the height, not too short. The width cannot be narrower than your own shoulder width.
1.2. Thickness of yoga mat. For beginners, the thickness of yoga mat should not be too thin, but it should not be too thick, which will affect our practice. Generally speaking, the thickness of yoga mat for beginners should be 6mm.
1.3. The surface of yoga mat should be flat. When you buy a yoga mat, lay it flat and observe the surface condition. If you find irregularities, you should not buy it.
2. Material classification of yoga mat
2.1. Yoga Mat: low end EVA material
EVA belongs to hard foam, most of which are used to make soles, and the smell is heavy. For example, the thick soled muffin shoes are made of that material. If it is used as a yoga mat, it is not very good. It not only has poor elasticity, but also has poor anti-skid effect.
2.2. Middle end PVC foam material
PVC foam yoga mat is the most common yoga mat material at present. There is no special chemical smell, and even if there is, it is similar to the smell of rubber. It is an environmental friendly material, which is not harmful to human body. The yoga mat made of PVC foam material is very elastic and anti-skid. It is very snug on the ground and has a moderate price, so it is deeply loved by the public. At present, 80% of yoga mats are made of PVC foam.
2.3. High grade TPE material
TPE material is an environmental friendly material, which can be recycled and reused to reduce pollution. TPE yoga mat is characterized by good elasticity, good anti-skid effect, good toughness and strong tension. However, its material price is high, and it is mainly used for high consumption groups in the European and American markets or the Chinese market.
3. Maintenance of yoga mat
3.1. If the yoga mat you bought back is often used but never maintained, the dust and sweat accumulated on the surface of the yoga mat will eventually harm the health of the owner, so it is also necessary to clean the yoga mat frequently.
3.2. In order to ensure the hygiene of our yoga mat, it is recommended that you clean it once a week. Such cleaning will not only not hurt our yoga mat, but also help our health.
3.3 if the yoga mat is very dirty, fill the bathtub with cold water and add washing powder. The less washing powder the better, because any residue will make the yoga mat slippery in the future. Then wipe the mat with a wet cloth and rinse it. Roll up the yoga mat with a large dry towel to absorb the excess water. Let go and dry.
3.4 after cleaning, it is also very important to dry the yoga mat. Remember this, never put the yoga mat under the sun.
Supplies for beginners of Yoga
1. Yoga Mat
Yoga mat is the first yoga product we want to know today. Yoga mat is also one of the common yoga. A good yoga mat will bring us a safer and more comfortable yoga practice process.
2. Yoga clothes
Yoga dress is a kind of dress worn when practicing yoga. When choosing yoga clothes, we must give priority to comfort, loose is good, and in addition, there is better breathability.
3. Yoga brick
It is an auxiliary product for yoga practice. When doing some basic yoga movements, such as doing the front bend, you can use bricks to transition when your hands can’t reach the ground. When doing half moon pose, when the balance is not stable enough, bricks can be used for transition.
4. Yoga ball
It is a modern and popular fitness product. Through exercise, we can improve people’s flexibility, balance ability, improve body posture, and enhance cardiopulmonary function.
5. Stretch Belt
It is an auxiliary product for yoga practice. For example, in the half face pose, when both hands cannot reach each other, the extension belt can be used for transition. When doing the king dance style, if you can’t reach your hands and feet, you can use the extension belt to transition.
6. Towel laying
The towel should be used in conjunction with the yoga mat. The mat above the shop can be soft and sweat absorbing.
Principles of yoga for beginners
1. Persist
When you first learn yoga, you will feel that every move of yoga is difficult to do, and many times you will want to give up. At this time, you need to have a belief to persist. You must believe that yoga will bring you valuable gains, and you must not give up.
2. Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach
When people are full, the effect of practicing yoga is far less than that of practicing on an empty stomach.
3. The environment should be quiet
Don’t practice Yoga asanas on the empty floor or uneven places. Instead, spread folded blankets on the flat ground.
4. Meditate
To practice yoga, the first thing to do is to put aside the distractions in your heart, forget all kinds of thoughts in your mind, and concentrate on Yoga actions. At this time, all your thoughts are suitable for yoga movements, and have nothing to do with the outside world.
5. Act according to one’s ability
For yoga, no one dares to say that their actions are standard, and no one can accuse others of non-standard actions. You should know the limit of your body, don’t force yourself to achieve any point, just do your best to achieve your limit point. As time goes on, you will do better and better.
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