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Add to SafariWhen comparing Jade Harmony vs Aurorae Classic Extra Thick, the Slant community recommends Jade Harmony for most people. In the question“What are the best eco-friendly yoga mats?” Jade Harmony is ranked 1st while Aurorae Classic Extra Thick is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Jade Harmony is:
At 3/16” thickness, the Harmony mat is not as thick as some other yoga mats (like Jade Fusion), but it still cushions your knees a lot more than lower-quality alternatives. The Jade Harmony yoga mat is likely to be soft enough for people who don't have any pre-existing problems with their knees.
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Pros
Pro Provides decent support for your knees
At 3/16” thickness, the Harmony mat is not as thick as some other yoga mats (like Jade Fusion), but it still cushions your knees a lot more than lower-quality alternatives. The Jade Harmony yoga mat is likely to be soft enough for people who don't have any pre-existing problems with their knees.
Pro Good for hot yoga
The Jade Harmony is made of open-cell rubber, which gives it the grip that's great for wet conditions such as hot yoga. The Harmony will dry out if left in direct sunlight or in the back of your car uncovered on hot days, which will ruin the grip and shorten the lifespan of your mat considerably.
Pro Socially/environmentally conscious company
Jade Yoga plants a tree for every mat sold, makes their mats in the US, and supports a variety of great causes.
Pro Everything you need in a yoga mat for an affordable price
The Aurorae Classic is firm, eco-friendly, and provides a good grip in dry conditions. Aurorae has great customer service, and give a 2 year warranty on all mats.
Pro Biodegradable
All Aurorae mats are non-toxic, phthalate, phenol, PAH, latex, silicone and rubber-free.
Pro Best used in dry conditions
Aurorae does provide a bag of non-slip rosin to improve the grip for use in wet conditions, but you will have to reapply it throughout your workout. When used in dry conditions, it provides good traction with both the floor and your hands and feet.
Pro Comfortable
The Aurorae Classic Extra Thick is 1/4" thick, which provides great support for your knees and joints, while being firm enough to provide good support.
Cons
Con Rubber smell
The Harmony is made of natural tree rubber, so it will smell like rubber at least for the first few uses. It does air out after a while, but if you're really sensitive to smells, this mat might not be for you.
Con Biodegradable means shorter life span
The Jade Harmony yoga mat is biodegradable, and after about a year of every-day use you will start to notice grooves in the mat in the spots where your hands and feet usually are, and bits of rubber will start to come off. If you want a yoga mat that lasts for decades, then you should consider getting a non eco-friendly version.
Con Not great for very sweaty/ wet conditions
You can use the rosin to make it less slippery, but if that's something that you'll be frustrated by, you should consider getting a rubber mat.
