General

1. What are my shipping options?
2. Can I ship to a P.O. Box?
3. Does your company offer discount pricing?
4. What do you mean by “buy a mat, we plant a tree”?
5. What is “Off the Mat” and how do you donate to it?
6. What is the return policy?

Yoga Mats

1. What makes our mats ecologically friendly?
2. I am just a beginner, what mat is best for me?
3. What is my yoga mat made of?
4. How do I get my mat to lie flat after it’s been rolled up?
5. When will the slight rubber smell fade?
6. Which side of the Black mat do I use?
7. Why is the eKO so heavy?
8. How long is the break in period for mats?
9. What is the difference between The Black Mat® PRO and the PROLite™ Mat?
10. What about latex allergies with rubber mats?
11. How do you clean the yoga mat?

General

1. What are my shipping options?

We use UPS ground shipping which generally takes between 2-5 days.If you would like to expedite that process, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accomodate you. (orders@gogreenyogamats.com)

We offer 100% Free Ground Shipping.

We only ship within the continental USA.

2. Can I ship to a P.O. Box?

No. UPS needs a physical address to make deliveries.

3. Does your company offer discount pricing?

The discounts are in the package deals. Buying products that are packaged allows us to give you a discount for buying the mats and all the necessary components to go with your mat.

4. What do you mean by “buy a mat, we plant a tree”?

Whenever we sell a Jade yoga mat, a tree will be planted through Trees for the Future.Trees for the Future works to develop and implement programs to improve living standards for the participants, by the careful management, rather than the exploitation, of our natural resources. Through this partnership with Trees for the Future, a tree is planted for every Jade yoga mat we sell.

5. What is “Off the Mat into the World” and how do you donate to it?

Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM) is a program that aims to inspire and guide you to find and define your purpose and become active in your local or global community in an effective, sustainable and joyful way. OTM is an educational, experiential and motivational process for those interested in conscious activism and service.

We are able to donate a percentage of sales to Off the Mat when customers purchase the Manduka eKO Lite yoga mat.

6. What is the return policy?

Go Green Yoga Mats accepts returns or exchanges up to 30 days from the date of purchase. There is a $15.00 restocking fee for all non-defective Go Green Yoga Mats merchandise that is returned out of the original packaging. Please click here for our return policy.

If you would like to make a return/exchange, please contact us for a Return Authorization Form.

Yoga Mats

1. What makes our mats ecologically friendly?

A lot of things.First, our mats are designed for durability and basically last a lifetime (or two), so they don't end up in landfills like typical, worn-out yoga mats. Also, all Jade mats are produced without the use of PVC or synthesized rubbers.In addition, Manduka mats are sustainable and eco-friendly.

What else?Planting a tree or supporting Off the Mat, Into the World is about as ecologically friendly as you can get.

So we consider it an environmentally conscious choice to buy a Go Green Yoga Mat.

2. I am just a beginner, what mat is best for me?

Please click here for our beginner link package.

3. What is my yoga mat made of?

All of our mats are free from PVC, phthalates, latex, chloride, and glue however, depending on which mat you've purchased, composition will vary. That said, most of our mats are made entirely of non-Amazon harvested natural rubber.

4.How do I get my mat to lie flat after it’s been rolled up?

If you store your mat rolled up, try rolling it up so the top surface is to the outside. This keeps the corners of the mat flat when practicing.

5.When will the slight rubber smell fade?

The top surface, prior to use, has a thin film which wears off after several sessions. Like most mats, there is a ''breaking in" period where the rubber "smell" diminishes and the surface becomes more tractable.

6.Which side of the Black mat do I use?

The Black Mat has a top and a bottom surface unlike other mats. The top has a fabric-like finish and a label.The bottom has a dot texture.

7.Why is the eKO so heavy?

Manduka has engineered the eKO to be durable and provide a high performance surface.It is designed to cushion the joints and body and last long. The heavy duty rubber needed for this type of performance, however, weighs a little more.

8.How long is the break-in period for mats?

New yoga mats take time to 'Break in'. The more you use your mat, the more non-slip it becomes. The best way to wear in your mat is to do lots of yoga practice. There's nothing like an old worn mat for giving the best grip possible!

You can also place the mat somewhere you will walk over it, in bare feet. Washing your mat can also help to speed up the process.

9. What is the difference between The Black Mat® PRO and the PROLite™ Mat?

The Manduka PROLite™ is about half the weight of the Manduka Black Mat® Pro. There is a slight difference in cushioning (3/16" instead of 1/4") and it’s a little narrower, but this is essentially the same awesome mat! The PROLite™ mat won't slip or bunch up while you practice your "plank pose" like other thinner mats. Although, if you are taller or heavier than average, do very vigorous yoga workouts, or have particularly sensitive joints, you might prefer the Manduka Black Mat® Pro, particularly as it comes in an extra long style. If you want the same quality as the Black Mat® Pro, but without the weight, get the PROLite™!

Another option in using the PROLite™ mat is to lay a cotton yoga rug on top of it. The cotton absorbs sweat and can be washed easily. This way your mat will last even longer and you get a more natural feel against the skin during practice. Cotton rugs are the traditional support for yoga, particularly ashtanga, and this mat and rug combination is often recommended by fine teachers as the best way to get the best of both worlds.

10.What about latex allergies with rubber mats?

Manduka mats are latex-free.

Jade mats are 99% latex free, as they are produced from a rubber tree, there may be trace amounts of latex proteins in the mats so we recommend persons with latex allergies avoid contact with our mats.

11. How do you clean the yoga mat?

Any non-solvent type household cleaner, i.e. "Simple Green", and a damp cloth handles most situations. DO NOT PUT IN WASHING MACHINE!