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November 13, 2020

Are yoga mats poisonous?

Are yoga mats poisonous

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Are yoga mats poisonous? People who practice yoga know that yoga mats are indispensable in the process of practicing. Because yoga mats are in close contact with the human body, many people will have such a question. Is yoga mats poisonous?

1. Is the Yoga Mat toxic?

Because the Yoga mat is in direct contact with the practitioner's body skin, it is also a chemical product, and it must not be poisonous or odorous.

Poisonous and odorous cushions have not undergone non-toxic and odorless treatments. They have a great smell when they are just opened, which can smoke people's eyes. After being scrubbed with water for a long time or placed in a dry place for about 20 days, the smell will be less, but the uncomfortable smell will always be There will be adverse reactions such as intermittent dizziness, neuropathic headache, nausea and fatigue after long-term use.

2. How to distinguish whether a yoga mat is poisonous

The new yoga mat is rolled into a column. Use your nose to approach one end of the yoga mat 1 cm, and smell it for a pungent, unpleasant odor. The toxic and odorous yoga mat has a very strong smell. After opening the yoga mat for a few days, try the above method again. If it still smells, it proves that the mat is faulty.

3. How to choose a yoga mat

3.1. The pressure resistance and elasticity of the yoga mat are very important. When selecting, you can use your thumb and index finger to pinch the mat for a good test. If the mat is sunken, it is best not to buy it.

3.2. When buying a yoga mat, remember to bring an eraser, because when choosing, you can use the eraser to wipe the mat to see if the mat is easily damaged.

3.3. The surface of the yoga mat is dry and there are residual foaming agents. It is easy to slip and fall during practice. In order to avoid this from happening, check it carefully and touch it with your hand when selecting it.

3.4. As a beginner, you should choose a thicker yoga at the beginning. The recommended thickness is 6mm. After you learn the basic skills, you can change to a mat with a thickness of 3.5mm-5mm.

After exercise, the unused mats should be rolled up and tied up with wool buckles, or laid flat, remember not to fold, otherwise there will be creases, and they will not be flat when used again, causing serious cracks.


Melors Team

2020.11.13

E-mail: cs@melorsfoam.com

Tel:+86-752-3553578


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