Where to Find the Best Yoga Clothes

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Yoga is an exercise that's been a trend for quite some years, and for good reason. With the influx of seriousness put on our health, it's essential to find a way to stay fit while eating right.

Yoga can be practiced both at home as well as at classes in health centers. No matter the way you decide to practice yoga, a yoga mat and yoga clothes are all you need to get the job done. Some commitment doesn't hurt, but sometimes that has to naturally come along once you've become comfortable with yoga and you really enjoy it.

In the end, the thing that will really make or break your yoga experience is the yoga clothes you choose to wear. Too loose and you'll spend more time swimming in your yoga clothes than actually working out. Too tight and you'll find yourself too uncomfortable to have a good time practicing yoga exercises.

What to Wear

When it comes to wearing the right yoga clothes, consider comfortable and form fitting wear. Sweat pants work fine as long as they aren't too big, but stretch pants work better because they form to your body, they're comfortable and they don't get in the way of your exercise.

T-shirts are also ok choices as long as they fit correctly. Even better is tank tops or even just a sports bra if you're a woman. Men might even choose to wear no top at all!

Wrist bands and headbands are great accessories to help keep sweat out of your eyes and to keep you feeling comfortable and cool. Long hair should always be wrapped up so it stays out of the way as well.

What Not to Wear

Some yoga clothes that should never be worn include jeans, sweatshirts and shoes. Jeans are constricting and are probably the most unfit yoga clothes. Jean shorts and jean skirts are also bad choices even though they don't constrict the legs. Sweatshirts are too warm, and don't allow your body to breathe correctly. This can get in the way of properly practicing the breathing exercises. Additionally, shoes of any kind should never be worn. Keep feet free and wear only socks, better yet keep your feet free from anything at all!

Final Tips

In addition to the right yoga wear, a yoga mat and instruction either in person or through the use of a DVD make sure a fresh bottle of water is near by. Staying hydrated is a great way to get the most out of yoga. A small snack for after the exercise is also ideal; consider a granola bar or a cup of yogurt with granola.

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