Because the yoga mat is in direct contact with the body and skin of the practitioner, and it is also a chemical product, it must not be toxic or smelly.
The poisonous and tasteless cushion has a strong smell when it is just opened, which makes people smoke. Scrubbing with water for a long time or putting it in a dry place for about 20 days will make the smell less, but the unpleasant smell will always be there. After long-term use, practitioners will have intermittent dizziness, nervous headache, nausea, fatigue and other symptoms.
2. How to tell whether the yoga mat is poisonous?
The new yoga mat is rolled into a cylinder. Put your nose near the end of the yoga mat 1 cm and smell it for pungent smell. Poisonous yoga mats have a strong smell. Open the yoga mat and lay it flat for a few days, and then try it again in the above way. If it still smells, it proves that the foot pad is faulty.
3. How to choose a yoga mat
3. 1. The compression resistance and elasticity of yoga mats are very important. When choosing, you can hold the mat with your thumb and forefinger and do a good job of testing. If the mat is sunken, you'd better not buy it.
3.2. Remember to bring an eraser when buying a yoga mat, because when choosing, you can use an eraser to wipe the mat to see if it is easy to break.
3.3. The surface of the yoga mat is dry, with foaming agent residue, and it is easy to slip and fall during practice. In order to avoid this situation, when selecting, check carefully and touch with your hands.
3.4. As a beginner, you should first choose a thicker yoga, and the recommended thickness is 6mm. When you learn the basic skills, change the 3.5mm-5mm thick mat.
3.5. Compared with the traditional yoga mat made of PVC, the environment-friendly yoga mat mixed with natural latex and hemp is better for human body and environment, although the price is slightly higher. If the economy permits, we might as well consider it.
What material is good for yoga mats?
Generally speaking, yoga mats are divided into three types: high, medium and low. The following is a detailed introduction:
1, low-end EVA material of yoga mat
EVA is a kind of hard foam, which is mostly used to make soles and has a strong smell. For example, the thick-soled platform shoes is made of that material. If it is used on a yoga mat, it is not very good, not only the elasticity is not good, but also the anti-slip effect is poor.
2. Mid-range PVC foam material
Yoga mat made of PVC foam is the most common yoga mat material at present. This kind has no special chemical smell, and even if it does, it tastes similar to rubber. It belongs to environmental protection materials and is harmless to human body. The yoga mat made of PVC foam has good elasticity and is non-slip. It is spread flat on the ground, and the price is moderate, so it is deeply loved by the public. At present, 80% yoga mats are made of PVC foam.