Do You Need a Mat to Practice Yoga?

When people first get interested in practicing yoga, most people assume that they need to buy a mat. But is this really the case? It depends on the type of yoga you are practicing and how often you plan on practicing yoga per week.

Below are arguments for both sides.

No, you don’t need a mat to practice yoga

Yoga mats are a modern invention. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years without the help of any attributes like yoga mats and yoga blocks. It is perfectly possible to practice yoga without a mat. If you…