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Hi, my name is Ashley Ludman from Seaside Yoga here to talk a little bit about the different
types of yoga mats you can choose for your yoga practice. So, depending on the style
of yoga that you engage in, you may want to have a different style of yoga mat. The first
mat we have is a standard mat. This is really great for any style of yoga, especially if
you're a beginner and you're not sure if yoga is the thing for you just yet. You may want
to invest in the standard tapas or sticky mat. They are going to be a little bit less
on the pocket book. You can find these in any retail store, any sporting goods store.
Just look for a standard yoga mat. They are not as thick as some of the other styles of
mat so if you have difficulty getting onto your knees or you have joint discomfort in
yoga, you may want to go with a mat that's a little bit thicker. This is a jade yoga
mat and this is extra thick. They also come in different lengths so you might find a standard
length of 68 inches and that's pretty good for the population under 6 feet tall. If you
are teetering right before 6 feet and beyond, you might want to go with an extra long mat
which is 74 inches in length. This type of mat, this is a jade mat, it has more traction
to it. It's a rubber mat, it's eco-friendly, all natural resources and this is another
one of my favorite types of mats for my particular practice where I'm holding postures a little
bit. It might not be the best for a Vinyasa practice where you're moving from one pose
to the next. For that type of practice you may want to go with a mat that's called a
Manduka mat. This mat that I'm sitting on, this black mat, has the extra density and
extra thickness and it also has some traction but you have the ability to move without getting
too stuck to your mat. This extra cushioned, extra thick mat to my right is actually called
a Thai yoga mat. Practitioner's who are offering body work sessions, different types of Thai
yoga massage. Or, even practitioner's who want to take it easy, maybe restorative yoga
or gentle yoga like the extra cushion for their joints and this is a nice type of mat
to try also. So, that's it for the different types of yoga mats and hope you find one that
helps you out with your practice.