From a new to yoga perspective
New to yoga. Started out with a mat from a local store. Then, Amazon. Finally, LF. Which I had tried at the studio too.
Why this is a must even as someone new to all this…
1. ) Unlike other workouts, there’s no shoes or support. Lesson learned, don’t underestimate the importance of the right mat for this reason. LF has the perfect balance of firmness and support. Ignore the mm width, it really is about the material.
2. ) Your form is key to getting the most impact from yoga. The lines are so helpful. So many videos and images online to tell how to align for different poses. Also, how to realign to get more or less from that pose.
3. ) It gets very hot and sweaty. My first inclination was to get something textured, which I tried. The problem is you put a lot of pressure on your palms. Especially if this is new or you have less upper body strength, the textured surface can hurt. LF somehow manages to give you grip without the uncomfortable textured surface.
4. ) As someone still exploring, I’m trying out different classes (HIIT, sculpt, slower form etc). This mat seems to work with all class types. I’ve even seen more advanced class members bring the same mat for each.
Definitely recommend!