What Is a Yoga Pad and Why Use One?
A yoga pad is a professional support product placed on top of your yoga mat, usually 4–6 mm thick and with compact dimensions such as 33x64 cm. Its main purpose is to protect your joints by absorbing pressure from the floor in kneeling poses (Anjaneyasana), elbow balances or poses where you bear weight on your wrists. A professional yoga pad not only protects your joints but also provides a secure grip with a special surface that won't slip even when you sweat.
Yoga Pad or Yoga Mat: Which Should You Choose?
These two products don't replace each other; they complement each other. A full-length yoga mat is the main surface that distributes your entire body weight and covers your overall practice. However: