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Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Clothing

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Clothing

Although no special clothing is needed to practice yoga, your yoga clothing should allow maximum comfort and movement. Wear something loose and/or stretchy such as shorts or cotton drawstring trousers and at T-shirt or tank top. Slightly form-fitting clothing is also acceptable. In addition, your clothes should not make you sticky and moist during your practice. The best yoga wear is comfortable and breathable. Some practices also request that you keep the colors light, to keep spirits light as well.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: What is Required

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: What is Required
No special clothing is necessary to practice yoga. All you need is comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Some people like to wear shorts and tee shirts; others prefer to wear leotards or unitards. The most important factor is that you be able to move easily without your clothing binding or constricting.
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Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Shoes

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Shoes

Many practitioners of yoga wear nothing on their feet at all. Unlike other exercise routines, being barefoot allows you to get the best grip on the floor while you practice your poses. However, for those who do not prefer to be barefoot or keep stocking feet, there are thin-soled yoga shoes available. These are light and flexible enough to allow you move freely.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: What to Wear to Your First Yoga Class

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: What to Wear to Your First Yoga Class

A few pointers for men and women attending a yoga class for the first time: Do wear comfortable yoga clothes, such as a T-shirt and sweatpants or drawstring pants. Women should wear a support bra if needed. Be prepared to move and perhaps sweat more than you think, so choose fabrics that are cool and light. Don’t worry about shoes. It’s best to wear none or keep your (clean!) socks on during class.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: The Best Yoga Pants

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: The Best Yoga Pants

There are two schools of thought when it comes to yoga pants. Traditionally, loose trousers are worn. These are typically drawstring pants made of cotton. Form-fitting pants are also good, however. These allow your instructor to see your legs and assist you in achieving proper alignment with the poses. Whichever you choose, be sure you are comfortable in what you are wearing.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: The Feel of Yoga Clothing

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: The Feel of Yoga Clothing

Truly devoted practitioners of yoga know that besides wearing comfortable clothing — or no clothing at all — there is no yoga apparel that is better than any other. However, yoga clothing is designed for comfort. Specific yoga pants, for example, are made with a cotton-spandex combination that allows for extra flexibility. Many also have roll-down waistbands that offer another level of comfort to your middle section as you move through poses or sit for long periods of meditation.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Clothes: From Studio to Street

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Yoga Clothes: From Studio to Street

Yoga clothes aren’t just for yoga anymore! Yoga is considered a holistic practice, incorporating practical life with spiritual life. Not surprisingly, the more people practice yoga, the more time they spend in yoga clothing. Sooner or later yoga clothing was bound to trickle out of the studios and onto the streets. Makes perfect sense if you think about it: If everything in the universe is connected, why should our clothing be any different?

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Opt For Stretchy Fitted Yoga Wear For Comfort And Coverage

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Opt For Stretchy Fitted Yoga Wear For Comfort And Coverage

Although loose-fitting shirts and shorts are fine for yoga classes, avoid your baggiest t-shirts and sweats. Loose clothes will fall over your head when you bend, and they make it difficult for an instructor to see whether your alignment is correct.

To find the yoga wear that’s right for you, try this: Reach, bend, and twist in front of the mirror if you are not sure whether to wear certain clothes for yoga. Do you feel comfortable with the amount of skin that is exposed as you move around? Are you covered when you sit on the floor with your legs spread in a v-shape? Tops and pants or shorts made from a stretchy fabric that fit fairly close to the body are your best bets for yoga wear that will keep you comfortable and let you concentrate on your practice.

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Footwear

September 6th, 2008 Shaka

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Yoga Clothing Tips: Footwear

You should NOT wear shoes when doing yoga.

Having bare feet when you practice will help you to have proper balance and stability. However, since maintaining a comfortable temperature is also important, you can wear socks if the floor surface is cold.

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