The directions north, east, south, and west should not be given capital letters unless they form part of a name like West Ham, West Sussex, and South Africa. When used in a name (e.g., North Pole), the word North, East, South, or West is part of a proper noun, and all proper nouns are written with capital letters.
Choose a yoga mat that fits your body and is right for your practice. Mats for the practice of yoga come in a variety of lengths, materials, thicknesses, colors and styles. While there is no set guideline by yoga gurus, the standard size for a mat is 24 inches wide and 68 inches long. However, practitioners should choose a yoga mat based on their preference and comfort level.
Wide yoga mats are less common than longer lengths, but they are available. A standard yoga mat is 24 inches wide, but if you need a wider mat, oversized models range anywhere from 30 to 36 inches. This can be helpful when you want to extend your body out to the side, like spreading your hands apart during Upward-Facing Dog, which can help create a more stable foundation.