Types of Yoga Mats

If you have practicing yoga for a while then you will notice that having a yoga mat is very importants because it can prevent and protect you from damage or injuries that can be done to important spots such as elbows and knees.

Yoga mats has many types, various colors and patterns for you to choose from.

There are also cheap price yoga mats available in the markets. There are also great deals and discount price at the online websites.

Cheap yoga mats are usually made from low quality materials and sometimes used chemical that smell really bad which can harm your health including the environment during production process.

Types of Yoga Mats

Plastic

This is the cheapest price available and many new students often buy plastic types because of its low price.

This is a big mistake because it is very thin and doesnot provide much of protection for you.

When using plastic yoga mats you may notice unpleasant smell from phthalates chemical which can harm your health if used for a long period of times.

Jute

This types are environmental friendly but there are still some disadvantage that can lead to problems if not taken care properly.

During the exercises or training jute yoga mats will absorb your sweat which causes unpleasant smell every time you use it and can be damage over time.

Don't expect this type to last very long if you haven't taken care of it properly.

Rubber

This types is sturdy and cheap. The major problems of using rubber yoga mats is that it can cause allergies for some peoples.

The good news is that there are new rubber yoga mats available which are made phthalate and latex free but at a higher price.

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8 Limbs of Yoga

Yoga is the practice or training of physical poses and mind to achieve inner goal.

Yoga originally comes from ancient India. The word "yoga" mean "union" in Sanskrit so the main objective of practicing is to union the body, mind and spirit together.

8 Limbs of Yoga

1. Yama

Yama are broken down into five wise characteristics which is Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha that tell us about fundamental of nature such as compassionate, generous, honest and peaceful.

2. Niyama

Niyama are associated with attitude toward ourself which are broken down into Sauca, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya and Isvarapranidhana.

3. Asana

Asana are associated with the practice of body position to improve your body flexibility and vitality including ability to do seated meditation for extended periods.

4. Pranayama

Practice of breathing techniques and control the energy (prana) that flow within your body. After practicing pranayama for a while you will notice that you will have a calm mind. Your respiratory and nervous system will be strengthen.

5. Pratyahara

This training associated with the control of the senses. The objective of this training is to withdraw the senses from attachment to external objects.

6. Dharana

Dharana focus on concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness allowing no inner or outside distractions.

7. Dhyana

Based primary on meditation. Dhyana teaches true understanding of mind, object and difference between all the levels of evolution of nature.

8. Samadhi

This is the final step that union with the divine. After mastering Samadhi one can goes beyond consciousness and realize an identity without any differences.

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