Source: Wai Lana

1. Choose A Good Yoga Brand
What’s a good yoga mat brand? There are many out there but some I would recommend are Gaiam, Wai Lana or Lululemon. Going to your local department store may not yield good quality yoga mats so look around first.

2. Choose What Type Of Yoga Mat
Some yoga mats are thicker for cushioning your body and impacts while others are thin. Some are bouncy while others don’t bounce back fast. If you have back pain then getting a yoga mat that is a bit thicker will help inhibit back pain. Thicker yoga mats are also good for the enthusiast yoga person who is a little destructive, or has a dog who likes to chew things.

3. Store Your Yoga Mat Wisely
Rolling up your yoga mat and leaving it in that position will not fare well in yoga class when the ends are curling under. It’s best to store your yoga mat as flat as possible. Placing objects on the mat is also not recommended as this might cause damage to your yoga mat.

When looking for a yoga mat make sure you test it out by standing on it and rolling it out to see how long it is. Lay on it to see if you fit on the yoga mat. Hopefully these tips will come in handy for the newbie yoga person!