How thick is the best yoga mat?

Yoga is becoming more and more popular among female friends in our lives. Practicing yoga can not only make women's bodies more flexible, but also help with weight loss. Yoga is also a very good form of exercise to cultivate one's body and mind, and is especially suitable for female friends who are under too much pressure at work. A yoga mat is essential for practicing yoga, so how thick should a yoga mat be?

From the perspective of yoga types:

1. For yoga that focuses on flexibility training, you often need to sit on a mat to practice. At this time, a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable.

2. For yoga types that involve a lot of movement, such as Power Yoga, a thinner but harder mat is the right choice. A yoga mat that is too soft will have uneven force applied, making it difficult to perform the movements and also prone to falling.

3. If the movements you do are not so static, and you don’t sweat as much as running, then “choose thin rather than thick”, because the mat’s adherence to the ground should be the primary consideration. It is best to lay it on the ground and feel as if it is integrated with the floor. Otherwise, it is easy to be distorted. If you encounter actions like kneeling on the ground, you can put a towel under your knees.

In terms of proficiency in yoga:

1. For beginners who are trying yoga for the first time, it is best to choose a thicker yoga mat, such as 6-8 mm thick, to prevent sports injuries. However, you should not choose a mat that is too thick because you are afraid of pain, because a mat that is too thick can easily cause you to lose balance during practice, causing an unstable center of gravity and leading to a sprained ankle.

2. Yoga mats with a thickness of 4-6 mm are generally recommended for intermediate and advanced practitioners.

3. Hardcore fans and professional yogis generally use yoga mats with a thickness of 1.5-4 mm.

Through the above introduction, I believe that friends have a clearer understanding of how thick the yoga mat should be when practicing yoga. It can be seen from this that a 6-8 mm thick yoga mat is more suitable for beginners in yoga, as this can reduce the chance of accidental injuries, while professional yoga practice is more suitable for a 1.5-4 mm thin yoga mat.