| Whether you are new to yoga, or a yoga master who | | | | alternative to your mass-produced non-organic yoga |
| has worn out their yoga mat; sooner or later you will | | | | mats. However, they can also come with some |
| find yourself looking for a yoga mat to add to your | | | | different drawbacks as well. They are both extremely |
| arsenal of yoga supplies. While many people have the | | | | porous mats. Which ultimately means they will absorb |
| misconception that they can just purchase the first | | | | any sweat during your yoga classes. Of course |
| mat they see. It simply isn't true. Unfortunately, some | | | | causing them to be fairly un-pleasant to smell after a |
| manufacturers of mass-produced yoga mats aren't | | | | few months of use and can be fairly weak. However, |
| concerned with the longevity of the product. Instead, | | | | despite the fact that they don't last a long time; they |
| skimp on the quality to get you to purchase them | | | | would be well-suited for someone that only takes a |
| more frequently. Which of course can and will lead to | | | | class once or twice a month. |
| a much higher bill, than if you would have just spent a | | | | The more popular rubber yoga mat, is by far a yoga |
| little more time and money in finding the perfect yoga | | | | practitioner favorite. They are known for their durability, |
| mat. Not to mention the ability to purchase a yoga mat | | | | low prices, and they are made out of a fairly |
| free of that rancid chemical smell. Of course, this | | | | sustainable material rubber. However, when you are |
| means taking some time to do your homework before | | | | purchasing a rubber yoga mat; you might run into |
| that big purchase. | | | | synthetically produced mats. So, if it is important to you |
| Even if you decide to purchase a chemical laced yoga | | | | to keep the earth in mind; keep a keen eye out for |
| mat, there isn't any proof that it will cause health | | | | "naturally made" rubber mats. One other con is that |
| problems. However, I can tell you to keep them out of | | | | they should be avoided at all costs if you are allergic to |
| heat for too long. Anyone who is prone to headaches | | | | latex. Instead look for a phthalate free mat, which |
| might not enjoy the smell that comes off of them | | | | should help to ease and possibilities of an allergic |
| when they are. | | | | reaction. So, as you can see despite the popularity; |
| There are several different types of mats to look for | | | | even the front-runner of yoga mats can have it's |
| when choosing that perfect yoga mat. Some being a | | | | pitfalls. Despite the one downfall they are by far one |
| jute or cork yoga mat. Which are extremely | | | | of the most long-lasting mats on the market today. |
| affordable, and are considered to be an earth friendly | | | | |