How to choose the right yoga mat?

Choose according to "thickness needs"
Regarding the thickness of yoga mats, the common yoga mats on the market have several thicknesses of 3.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm. The most basic suggestion is that beginners can use thicker yoga mats, such as 6 mm thick, to prevent sports injuries. After having a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5 mm to 5 mm. Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always choose a relatively thick yoga mat for practice.

Choose according to the "type of yoga" you are learning
If you practice yoga based on soft training, you will often encounter sitting on a mat. At this time, a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable. But if you are practicing a type of yoga that is more vigorous such as Power Yoga, Flow Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga, then you need a thinner and harder mat. A yoga mat that is too soft is not easy to do. Some people who are more demanding will feel that too thick yoga mats hinder their contact with the ground, etc. In fact, the thickness of yoga mats mainly depends on personal preference.
If your movements are not so static, and you don’t sweat as much as running, they are somewhere in between. Which kind of mat should be used? I will answer "I would choose thinner." Thick cushions (above 5 mm) lose the feeling of touching the ground, and they will feel "distorted" when doing a lot of movements. The vast majority of yoga practitioners love to use thin mats, which is why. If you feel that your knees are uncomfortable when the thin cushion is doing some kneeling movements, you can put a towel under your knees.