Yoga guides and mat care
Why you slip in a fast flow
Slipping in a quick sequence is a moisture problem and a timing problem, in that order. What the surface can fix, and what it cannot.
How to choose a yoga mat when you teach several classes a day
The mat you teach on has to fit the whole day: demonstrations, journeys between studios and time to clean and dry. Here is how to choose with that routine in mind.
Long holds and mat density
In a five-minute hold, what matters is not how thick the mat is but whether it stops compressing. Density and thickness are different properties and get confused constantly.
What yoga mat do you need for Yin yoga?
Yin is sold as a reason to buy 6 mm. What a long hold actually needs is density that stops compressing, and a blanket where a bone meets the floor.
What yoga mat do you need for Vinyasa?
A vinyasa class asks for grip that lasts the hour, a base that does not sink in the balances, and a mat you will actually carry to the studio.
What yoga mat do you need for Ashtanga?
Ashtanga loads the same two patches of mat every morning. Traction that is not glue, density that does not sink, and a surface that survives the repetition.
What is the ideal yoga mat for each style of practice
The ideal yoga mat for every practice
A complete guide to choosing the best yoga mat depending on your style, from dynamic Vinyasa to restorative Yin, considering grip, thickness and materials.
How to choose a yoga mat?
Choosing the right yoga mat for your practice
A quick guide to understanding materials, thickness, grip and size so you can choose a comfortable, safe and sustainable yoga mat for your practice.
