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Equipment for a yoga beginner: When you decide to start practicing yoga, you may need to invest in some basic equipment and accessories like yoga clothes, yoga mats and towels.
Yoga clothes are very simple. They should be comfortable – not too tight and not too loose. They should allow you to stretch, twist and bend without riding high, or pulling at the seams.
Yoga towels are no different from ordinary towels.
Yoga Mats: The most important item would be your purchase of a yoga mat, since all the yoga exercises are done on the floor. These are soft and slightly thick like most exercise mats. They may have a design on them, or they may be plain and in any color that you choose.
Why do you need a yoga mat?
•They provide a cushioning on the hard, cold floor. They are especially useful if the yoga pose requires you to lie down on the floor.
•The sticky yoga mats are provided with an anti-slip backing. Thus they provide a grip for the hands and feet, while practicing the yoga exercises, and prevent slipping. This has a safety aspect too, because a slippery floor might cause you to slip while doing a balancing yoga pose.
What should you look out for when you are buying yoga exercise mats? There are many types of yoga mats available in the market. They may be cotton mats, traditional sticky mats made of vinyl, or hand woven mats. Look out for these features when selecting a mat:
•It should be light in weight and easy to carry.
•It should be easily washable.
•It should have proper sweat-absorbing qualities, so that you are able to retain your grip even after a sweaty yoga session.
•It should be comfortable, non-slip and safe.
•It should be made in such a way that dust can be shaken off easily after a yoga session.
•It should be durable, eco-friendly and made of a material which is safe for health.
•The size should be suitable for all the yoga, relaxation and meditation poses. 4 feet by 8 feet is a convenient size.
•Find a mat which can be rolled up, strapped, and easily stored away.
Where can you buy yoga mats? You can buy yoga mats either online from yoga sites, or from shops which specialize in yoga or sports equipment. You can also buy them at discount rates from wholesale shops which sell only mats of different kinds.
Pilates exercise mats: These mats are almost similar to yoga mats in size and material, but they are slightly thicker.
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| Submitted on July 16, 2010 |
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