Buy your own yoga mat

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, a good yoga mat is essential. At Yoga-Pilatesshop.nl, you'll find a wide selection of yoga mats, with a variety of lengths, thicknesses, and materials. Consider carefully what you'll be using the mat for beforehand to help you make the right choice.

A yoga mat not only provides a comfortable surface for all your exercises and asanas, but also provides the necessary grip and prevents slipping. It's important to consider the type of yoga you'll be practicing. For example, do you do a lot of standing exercises or are you new to yoga? Then a thin mat is ideal, as it offers plenty of stability, grip, and contact with the ground. Do you practice seated and lying exercises? Consider a thicker mat, which offers more warmth and comfort.

Having your own mat is comfortable, convenient, and hygienic. During yoga practice, you'll sweat and shed skin cells due to friction with the mat. So, it's nice to have your own mat. Do you sweat a lot? Then make sure you choose a mat that absorbs sweat well, or choose a mat with a yoga towel.

With your own yoga mat, you're always ready for a yoga session. Whether at home, in a yoga studio, or outdoors, your own mat is always available. Buying your own mat lowers the barrier to entry, making it easier to get on your mat.

Which yoga mat is right for me?

Several factors determine which yoga mat is best for you. Consider carefully what type of exercises you want to use the mat for, where you'll be practicing, and whether a sustainable choice of materials is important to you. Based on the answers to these questions, you'll choose the mat that's right for you.

The material of your yoga mat

Yoga-Pilatesshop.nl sells mats made of various materials.
The most common ones are: PVC, TPE and rubber.

A PVC yoga mat is durable and usually lasts about 10 years. This is in contrast to TPE and rubber mats, which have an estimated lifespan of 5 years. This is partly due to the flexible material. PVC is easy to roll up and doesn't tear easily. You can easily clean the material with water and non-greasy soap. With a good grip, a PVC mat is suitable for all types of yoga.

Rubber mats are incredibly strong, but also heavier and more expensive than PVC or TPE mats. Thanks to the material, the corners of the rubber mat don't roll up. Rubber mats are ideal for intensive use and are among the best mats available.

Looking for an eco-friendly yoga mat? Consider the TPE mat, which is 100% biodegradable and free of harmful substances. The natural material is a bit more fragile, so its estimated lifespan is about 5 years. The TPE mat has a good anti-slip layer. Thanks to its light weight, you can easily take this mat with you anywhere.

In the wide range of Yoga-Pilatesshop.nl you will also find nail matsThis mat offers the ideal solution for tense muscles and when you have difficulty relaxing. The unique pressure points provide tension relief. Read more here more about the benefits of a nail mat.

The size of your mat

Yoga mats come in all shapes and sizes, and you can choose the width, length, and thickness. If you absolutely don't want to work next to your mat and want more space for your exercises, consider buying a slightly wider mat. If you're tall, a longer mat is more comfortable.

The right thickness of your own mat depends on the type of exercises you like to do. Most mats are 4 millimeters thick. For beginners, a thinner mat is recommended, from 2.5 to 4 millimeters thick. A thin yoga mat offers little cushioning, which means you have a lot of contact with the ground.
This is good for your stability. In addition, the thin mat is easy and light to carry.

Are you already more advanced in yoga? Then a thicker mat from 4.5 to 8 millimeters Comfortable. The thick yoga mat not only provides warmth and comfort, but also extra support and cushioning for more advanced exercises.

Buy a yoga mat now

Whether you're looking for a thick or thin mat, rubber, PVC, TBE, or even a nail mat, you'll find the perfect yoga mat at Yoga-Pilatesshop.nl. For every yoga enthusiast, from beginner to advanced yogi. Namasté!