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.
While thicker mats can be used in yoga, you'll find it more difficult to maintain your balance if the mat has too much cushion or give to it. In Pilates, you'll want a thicker mat that provides more cushioning and padding for rolling floor work and side-lying work -- these mats are typically 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.