The importance of strong cushioning of your yoga mat

When choosing a yoga mat the importance of strong cushening is often overlooked.

Here is why it is important:

1. Joint Protection and Comfort
   • Support for Joints: A well-cushioned mat helps to protect sensitive joints such as the knees, elbows, wrists, and spine during poses. This is particularly important during high-impact movements or poses that involve pressure on the joints.
   • Comfort: Strong cushioning provides a comfortable surface that can reduce the strain on the body, making the practice more enjoyable and less likely to cause discomfort or injury.
2. Prevention of Injury
   • Impact Absorption: Mats with good cushioning absorb the impact from certain poses, which helps to reduce the risk of joint and muscle injuries.
   • Pressure Distribution: A well-cushioned mat distributes weight evenly, ensuring that the body is not subjected to excessive stress in certain areas during poses.
3. Enhanced Stability and Support
   • Grounded Feeling: Proper cushioning provides a balance between comfort and stability. It helps maintain grip and prevents slipping, making it easier to hold poses and perform transitions without feeling unsteady.
   • Body Alignment: Mats with strong cushioning can help align the body correctly by offering support under pressure points, aiding in better posture and alignment during practice.
4. Versatility for Various Types of Yoga
   • Different Practices: While more advanced and intense styles like power yoga or hot yoga may require thinner mats for better grip, restorative or gentle yoga practices benefit from more cushioning for relaxation and stress relief.
   • Adaptability: Strong cushioning can also support other types of exercises or stretches outside of traditional yoga practices, making the mat versatile.
5. Reduced Fatigue
   • Comfort for Long Sessions: A mat with good cushioning helps to prevent fatigue during long sessions by reducing pressure on the body, allowing practitioners to stay on the mat longer without discomfort.
   • Support for Beginners: Beginners may need more comfort to build up their strength and flexibility gradually. Strong cushioning helps to make their practice smoother and more accessible.
6. Thermal Insulation
   • Warmth: In cooler environments, thicker mats provide some insulation, making the practice more comfortable in lower temperatures by preventing heat loss through the floor.
Choosing the Right Cushioning
• While strong cushioning offers many benefits, it is also important to find a balance. Mats that are overly thick may reduce stability and make balancing poses difficult. Therefore, choosing a mat with the right amount of cushioning for your specific practice and body type is essential. The Bodhi Tree yoga mats have thickness of 6mm and are made of high density material. The combination of these two factors give the mats the right amount of cushening while maintaining the right amount of sturdiness for balancing.