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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Contemporary, Western yoga mats come in three flavors: PVC, TPE, and natural rubber. (Ok, there are a few other flavors out there, but these are the most common.) Material is one big deciding factor in picking a yoga mat, but there are others: durability, traction, cost, and weight, to name just a few. I wanted to get all the variables down in a way that was easy to read and compare, so I'm very excited about my new yoga mat comparison chart. The Ultimate Yoga Mat Review (With Comparison Chart!) I compared ten attributes of four different mats: the Jade Harmony, the Manduka Black Mat PRO, the Kulae tpECOmat, and Gaiam's Yoga Essentials Mat. Now it's easy to see which mat is best for travel, which is best for tall people, and which will last the longest. See More About:  yoga equipment  props  yoga gifts What's Your Favorite Yoga Mat? See which mats readers like you prefer. Lots of great recommendations here; everyone has a reason why their mat rules. See More About:  yoga mats  share your story  props Yoga Mat Owner's Guide Not sure about buying your own mat? Let me assure you it is much more hygienic and cost-effective than renting one at the yoga studio. Here's all you need to know about acquiring and caring for your mat. See More About:  yoga bags  yoga mats  yoga equipment Pose of the Week - Pigeon Once upon a time, many years ago, I was not a fan of pigeon pose. Then I got pregnant and it became the best thing in the world to me. Yoga during pregnancy is like that. As your body changes, each pose feels completely different, some better and some worse than before. I'm glad to say that my affection for pigeon has stayed. If this pose is tough for you, try moving your front foot closer to your hip. If you want more of a challenge, edge toward bringing your shin parallel with the front of your mat. See More About:  hip openers  intermediate poses  Yoga Ads Yoga Prana Yoga Mat Yoga for Beginners Yoga Poses Pictures Asana in Yoga Featured Articles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Equipment and Clothing Yoga and Your Health Home Practice Lifestyle Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama   More from About.com Summertime in New England Whether you're into biking or ziplining, dining in style or discovering works of art, you'll find it in New England. More> London for Free Who says a visit to London has to break the bank? Discover more than 100 free things to do, see and discover. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement