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Add to SafariWhen comparing Manduka PRO vs Aurorae Classic Extra Thick, the Slant community recommends Manduka PRO for most people. In the question“What are the best yoga mats?” Manduka PRO is ranked 2nd while Aurorae Classic Extra Thick is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Manduka PRO is:
This mat is made for heavy-duty use. The thick layer of PVC can withstand direct sunlight, moisture, and a lot of physical tear, so it is likely to serve you for many years. And to clean it you can simply use a wet cloth.
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Pros
Pro It's long-lasting and easy to clean
This mat is made for heavy-duty use. The thick layer of PVC can withstand direct sunlight, moisture, and a lot of physical tear, so it is likely to serve you for many years. And to clean it you can simply use a wet cloth.
Pro It comes with a lifetime warranty
Manduka offers a lifetime guarantee for this mat as a testimony to how confident they are in the quality of their product. If something does happen to the mat, they promise to replace it.
Pro Great support for knees and joints
This mat is very thick, 6.35 mm (1/4"), and has a dense cushioning that provides great support and decreases the pressure exerted on your joints.
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 It's pretty heavy
This is not the most convenient mat to carry around: it's pretty thick and heavy (up to 9.5 lbs).
Con It's expensive
This mat will be suited for people who are already committed to doing yoga. If you're just starting out, it might be a good idea to check out cheaper options (they start as low as $10) before investing such a considerable amount.
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.
