Yoga Mats & Cushions - Yip Fitness

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It’s hard to sit on the floor for a few minutes. It’ll be even harder while exercising. That’s why Yoga Mats and Cushions exist! They provide a layer between yourself and the floor so that it mitigates the impact on your muscles and joints on hard surfaces. We recommend that people who have arthritis get a good cushion that provides support for your joints. Yoga Mats and Cushions also help improve your balance by helping you maintain your balance for a longer timeframe. There are multiple options for cushions depending on your needs, such as a thick towel, a pillow, a yoga knee/elbow pad, a balance pad, and a yoga mat. You can use a towel or a pillow if you do not wish to purchase a yoga mat or cushion. However, we recommend that you purchase a yoga mat or cushion because our class does movements on the floor. Here are some pros and cons for each product:

Towel

Pros:

You can save money by using any towel you have at home
Provides a small amount of cushion on carpet floors
Easy to wash

Cons:

Not non-slip so you could potentially injure yourself if you’re not careful
Doesn’t provide enough cushion on hard floors or for people who have knee/elbow pain
Condition of the towel will deteriorate with every wash

Pillow

Pros:

You can save money by using a pillow you have at home
Has a decent amount of cushion due to its thickness

Cons:

Not non-slip so you could potentially injure yourself if you’re not careful
Will lose its thickness over time
Sweat will stay on the pillow making it hard to wash

Yoga Knee/Elbow Pad

Pros:

Non-slip
Small enough that it doesn’t take up space
Lightweight that anyone can pick it up and move it around
Can be rolled up/travel friendly
Has a decent amount of cushion because it’s foldable so it provides thicker padding than just one layer
Easy to clean

Cons:

Surface area is small so it’ll only work for specific joints
Not enough cushion for people who have joint pain
Can have a strong smell when you first buy the product