Yoga Sticky MatsWhat are Yoga Sticky Mats? Yoga mats are used during the exercise to perform the different poses (asanas) on. They provide support and comfort as well as stability. As in the photo below, many asanas require a great deal of balance, stability, and control. Imagine doing that pose on a slippery yoga mat... this could be dangerous and cause injury. And you know what they say, "necessity is the mother of invention". So I imagine that many people fell or injured themselves during yoga before "sticky" mats were created. But that's just my theory. Sticky mats are useful for nearly any yoga practice, but they are especially necessary for
Ashtanga yoga poses
because of the profuse sweating it causes.
One of the most common materials used in yoga mats is PVC. This material has a high "stickiness" factor and is also commonly used in sticky mats. If you purchase this type of mat, it's important to keep it clean for it to maintain it's sticky surface. Other sticky mats are textured and the type of mat you purchase is all about preference. An excellent choice is the Premium Sticky Yoga Mat from Gaiam See other articles on Yoga for Stress Relief
Discover new pages by visiting the Sitemap or find what you're looking for using the search box below:
|
