Which type of yoga mat is most suitable for beginners facing different thicknesses?

TPE pad environmentally friendly
TPE is a yoga mat product that is free of chloride and metal elements. It is anti-static and weighs approximately 1200 grams per mat, which is about 300 grams lighter than PVC foam mats and more suitable for carrying and going out.
Features: Soft, comfortable, and with strong grip - it is relatively stable when placed on any ground. Compared to PVC yoga mats, they weigh about 300 grams lighter and are convenient to carry around.
Reminder: The price of TPE yoga mats is on the high side.
PVC is cheap and high-quality
PVC foam (the weight of a yoga mat with a 96% PVC content is about 1500 grams) is the name of a chemical raw material and a raw material. But before foaming, PVC did not have the softness and function of anti slip and cushioning. Only after foaming it can we produce finished products such as yoga mats and anti slip mats
Features: PVC material is affordable and can be purchased anywhere, with guaranteed quality and high cost-effectiveness.
Reminder: Avoid buying inferior yoga mats made from secondary materials!
Cloth mats are difficult to buy
Sometimes, in yoga classes, we see some people using a brightly colored yoga mat that looks like a flying carpet,
PVC yoga mat
It is said that this is an Indian yoga mat. This type of cloth mat is imported from India and hand dyed, which can be used on ordinary plastic yoga mats. The reason for doing so is to believe that plastic yoga mats do not come into contact with the skin well, and the cloth mat is also softer and can be carried around, providing isolation when using public yoga mats. But I don't know if the anti slip effect of the cloth pad is ideal?
Choose according to 'thickness needs'
Regarding the thickness of yoga mats, there are several common types on the market, including 3.5mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm. A basic suggestion is that beginners can use thicker yoga pads, such as 6mm thick, to prevent sports injuries. After having a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to using yoga mats with a thickness of 3.5mm to 5mm. Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always practice using relatively thick yoga mats.
Choose based on the type of yoga you have learned
If you practice yoga that focuses on softness training, you often encounter sitting on a mat, and a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable. But if you are practicing yoga types with high jumping activity such as PowerYoga, FlowYoga, or AshtangaYoga, then you need a thinner and harder mat, which is too soft and not very convenient for performing movements. Some people who are more particular may feel that a thick yoga mat hinders their contact with the ground, etc. In fact, the thickness of the yoga mat mainly depends on personal preferences.
If your movements are not as static and you don't sweat as much as running, it's somewhere in between. What kind of cushion should you use? I will answer 'choose the thinner one'. A thick cushion (5mm or more) loses the feeling of contact with the ground, causing a "distorted" feeling when performing many movements. In foreign countries, the vast majority of yoga practitioners love to use thin mats, which is the reason. If you feel uncomfortable with the thin cushion when doing some kneeling movements, you can place a towel under your knee.