When it comes to Yoga exercise mats there are so many choices that my head spins. What are the differences? Aren’t they all just a piece of rubber? On the surface you may think so, but if you take a closer look you’ll find the answers might surprise you.
Traditional Yoga mats are sometimes called “sticky mats”. The reason being is that there are many standing poses associated with Yoga, and stability becomes important as well as the thinness of the mat which allows you to feel the floor with added security. Many practitioners will place a soft padded mat over their rubber mats. The most popular mats these days are PVC free, eco-friendly made with natural rubber that incorporates a non-slip surface.
Clean natural rubber is 100% biodegradable and helps our planet. Most mats fit in a standard Yoga bag, but there are some mats with extra length that need the larger mat bags as well. These friendly hemp bags protect your investment and the elements and are perfect when traveling to your Yoga class or when going on vacation.
More elaborate mat bags act similar to a gym bag. They have room for not only your mat, but other Yoga accessories such as clothes, water bottles, towels, Yoga blocks and hemp Yoga straps and blankets. Made of sturdy nylon these spacious Yoga mat bags will give you years of use.
The Yopa bag is a hands free backpack style that has unlimited uses. These bags are the most versatile. Carrying your sports equipment will be a breeze. Hikers swear by them.
A Yoga Mat is an investment to good health. Protect it with the right mat bag and you will have years of enjoyment.
