When taking part in yoga, Pilates, core work, or any other floor-based exercise, a good mat is an essential piece of equipment. It can be used for a home workout, or for hygiene purposes, you may wish to bring your own mat to exercise classes.
A good yoga mat will bring you stability and will also aid in creating a better sense of balance. A mat will help you stay grounded as you transition through different poses and movements as the back of the mat will stick to the floor. This is particularly important when you are just starting out and are unsure of the some of the poses/movements and find the transition between positions challenging.
A mat also provides some padding between your back, hands and knees, and the floor, thus providing extra comfort while you exercise.
Portwest has recently launched its own yoga mat which retails at €20. As an introductory offer Portwest is giving away a free yoga mat when you spend €75 in store, just mention this article at the point of purchase to receive your free mat.
