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Yoga Clothes - choose with care

May 4th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

In choosing the perfect yoga clothes, a prime requirement is that they allow you to move, and don’t restrict your movement or breathing.

The best yoga clothes are those that allow you to freely move and prevent instances of distraction and disturbance when you are having your practice. They need to feel good on your skin so that you will be free from irritation.

During a heavy practice, it is expected that you will sweat, so wear absorbent clothing which breathes. Cotton is a great choice.

In practicing yoga, there is no requirement in choosing your clothes. If you want to show off some skin, it’s up to you.

Here are the common things you need when looking for in yoga clothing.

Yoga Tops - first thing you should consider in choosing a yoga top is that it should not fall in your face. Tops are designed to let you move freely and not be distracted when doing the exercise. If you are going to wear tee shirts, it should not be that long and should not cover the lower part of your body.

This is important in checking the alignment of your lower body because you can see whether your knees and ankles are aligned properly. Most women wear sports bras so that in doing some movements, they are sure that it holds them securely and prevent chances of falling out when stretching.

Yoga Pants - The length of the pants is one of the things to consider. Some pants are long that it reaches your ankles. If this is not comfortable to you, you should wear pants that are below your knees. This allows you to move freely.

Yoga Shorts - this is a good choice if you are practicing hot yoga or known as the Bikram Yoga. This type of yoga is done in a room at a high temperature. Wearing shorts will let go of the heat inside your body.

Yoga clothing: five tips on what to look for when buying yoga-wear

August 18th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

You don’t need any special clothing for yoga, however if yoga is to be part of your life, you’ll want to invest in a yoga wardrobe which you enjoy. When you look good, you’ll be motivated to do your yoga.

Here are five tips on choosing yoga clothing you’ll love.

Choose:

1. Clothing which stretches with you

You can choose form-fitting clothing, or looser clothing. If you’re fit, and you enjoy showing off your shape, then form-fitting clothing is for you. However, make sure that your clothing isn’t too tight: you should be able to breathe easily, and move without strain.

If you’re a little overweight, choose loose clothing. You can choose tops and pants which are loose enough to hide a little of your shape, while still looking great. Don’t buy clothing which is too loose and baggy: it can be a distraction when you’re in your poses.

2. Clothing which is comfortable and moisture-absorbent

Natural fibers like silk, cotton, linen and wool are best, because they’re comfortable and moisture absorbent: synthetic fibers can lead to discomfort, especially if the studio is hot.

Check the material: some fiber-mixes are excellent, because you get the benefit of natural fibers, as well as the comfort of stretch.

3. Materials which are easy to care for

Yoga clothing needs to be wash and wear - check the labels, to ensure that your clothing washes well.

4. Yoga clothing which is easy to accessorize: casual comfort

Consider yoga clothing which you can wear to and from the studio: changing completely when you go for your yoga lesson isn’t necessary if you buy tops and yoga pants which look good as casual wear.

5. Colors which you enjoy

Colors you enjoy make a difference to your mood. Choose colorful tops and pants.

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