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CATEGORIESYou’re off to your first yoga class and your mind is anything but clear. You have no idea if you’ll like the practice let alone if you are prepared in the best way possible.
Before you get started, be sure to choose the right class for you, pick up the perfect yoga mat that meets your needs, and lastly, pick out your first yoga outfit.
The following guide is intended to help you find the perfect yoga clothes so you feel comfortable and stylish when you first step foot on your mat.
Yoga is a practice of achieving peace in the body, mind, and spirit — and there’s no reason you need to be uncomfortable doing so. That said, when choosing a yoga top and pants, comfort reigns supreme.
Choose organic cottons for non-heated yoga rooms and synthetic fabrics that wick away sweat for heated or hot yoga practices.
Unless you only choose shirt options with build-in bras, finding a comfortable, supportive sports bra is a must.
Luckily, Athleta and a ton of other yoga brands offer a variety of different fits so you can find the ideal fit for your body.
If you’re looking for something with medium support that wicks, breathes, and supports your every move in yoga, Athleta’s Strip Full Focus Bra offers just that — with wireless support that “holds the girls together like a team.”
However if you’re a bit more busty and want ultimate support, you may be better off choosing the Juno Sports Bra by Moving Comfort. This bra offers wireless molded cups combined with streamlined bonded seams in a fully adjustable design.
If fit isn’t much of an issue for you and you’d like to wear your sports bra like a shirt, Athleta’s Tapestry Chi Bra may be just your style, especially since its high neckline offers maximum coverage. The skinny racerback gives you the freedom to move while offering an inspired design.
Whether you prefer a looser fit or a top that doesn’t show your belly when you’re inverted, finding the right tank for you is key.
When beginning your search, Yoga Outlet is a great place to find a large variety of shirts that don’t break the bank. In particular, Yoga Rx offers a number of hilarious yoga tees that’ll be sure to make you stand out in class. Jiva Mantras contains similar style.
If you’re looking for something a bit more form-fitting and simple, you may like the Hard Tail Open Air Yoga Bra Tank Top, with built-in bra. Or if you’re planning on practicing heated yoga, you may like the Wear It To Heart Enigma Essential Yoga Tank Top, made with moisture-wicking fabric.
In general, tank tops leave you cooler than a t-shirt or longer-sleeved shirt, preventing excess sweat build-up.
Yoga pants are slowly taking over the world, so you better believe there’s a pair out there for you. When looking for the perfect pair, be sure to consider fabric, waist-band, style and more.
Athleta has multiple collections for any body shape, such as Relay Capri for those who fear slipping, the Sonar for those looking for an adjustable waistband, the Circuit for a high-waist flattering fit with moisture-wicking fabric, the Chat with signature performing fabrics, and so many more.
If Athleta isn’t quite your style, Yoga Outlet has pants from Free People, Alo, Beyond Yoga (known for the softest yoga pants on earth), Onzie (the hippest designs out there), and many more brands and styles.
Overall, when choosing yoga clothing, find something that you’re excited to wear — something that’s uniquely you.
Happy shopping!
