When we practice yoga postures on the mat, first of all, we must use the cross center line as the standard. Then use the cross as a ruler to extend the upward space, as well as the front, back, left, and right spaces, and naturally extend straight lines to measure the vertical level
While doing each yoga When doing movements, these straight lines are used to measure whether the body is in the correct position. By using the vertical lines extending from the yoga mat to measure the limbs, we can easily practice yoga movements without losing the correct position. We can also use these lines to measure the correct position of the body. Check to see if your body has become skewed and needs to be adjusted back to its normal position.
We must first have the concept of extension of the center line and the concept of measuring limbs. Using the upright yoga mat as the cross center line and center point reference, using the cross lines on the mat as a ruler, and extending corresponding straight lines from the front, back, left, right and top, you can measure whether the body is in the upright position.
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Shopping for yoga mats
1. Anti-slip.
We all know that the foundation of yoga postures is very important. The foundation must be stable and solid, and the hands and feet should be rooted wherever they land. If the mat is slippery, the foundation will not be stable. It may not be obvious in postures like Mountain Pose, but it will be more obvious when you do postures such as Downward Dog, Fighting One, Fighting Two, and Triangle.
You will focus more on keeping your feet from shifting and slipping; you may try desperately to hold on with your toes to keep your feet from shifting; or use strength Don't dare to root down, causing muscle or joint compensation. These are not what we want to see. So anti-skid is the first priority.
2. The material is environmentally friendly and has no odor
This is easy to understand. Many yoga movements are performed while lying on the floor mat. Some postures will cause the tip of the nose, chin or forehead to directly contact the mat. In addition, yoga postures pay great attention to breathing. Regardless of whether you can accept the smell, a mat with a peculiar smell that is not environmentally friendly will not be good for our body. We are here to detoxify, not to get gassed.
3. Good water absorption.
Although not every practice will lead to sweating, there are still sweaty classes. If the mat cannot absorb the water quickly, it will affect our practice.
These are the three most basic functions that I think a qualified yoga mat must have. With these three functions, it will not affect our practice. For beginners, in addition to considering these three points, there is one more thing to add.