How to choose yoga wear

What kind of clothes do you need to wear when doing yoga? We often receive such questions at our store.

Yoga wear is available in a wide variety of items. Not only do they have the functionality to support your yoga movements, but they also come in stylish designs that will lift your spirits.

However, because there are so many types, it can be difficult to choose the right yoga wear when trying yoga for the first time. Here, we will introduce some recommended yoga wear. We will also introduce popular items that are popular with many women, so be sure to check them out.

The first affordable yoga wear

When you decide to start yoga, you may wonder if you need yoga wear. It can be a bit of a hassle to buy a full set of yoga wear, as it requires an initial investment.

When you go to a yoga studio for the first time, you can wear your own sportswear as long as it doesn't interfere with your yoga movements. However, yoga wear is made specifically for yoga movements, so it is comfortable and there are many stylish items that will lift your spirits, so it is recommended to buy relatively inexpensive items at first.

After about half a year of practicing yoga, you will get used to the yoga movements, find a favorite teacher, class, and style, and you will definitely want yoga clothes that are easier to move in. At that time, in order to continue enjoying yoga, we recommend that you get some stylish yoga clothes.

Three things to keep in mind when dressing for yoga

[Point 1] Is it easy to move your body?

Since yoga involves a variety of poses, it is important to choose something that is stretchy.

Tank tops and other tops that allow smooth movement of the shoulder blades and shoulders are fine, but even with T-shirts, there are some that feel like your shoulders are tight when you stretch your arms toward the ceiling. Depending on the material, if it's not very stretchy, you may not feel a comfortable stretch. Check again to see if it's easy to raise your arms and if you do, your stomach will be completely exposed.

The poses that are often taken at the beginning and end of yoga classes are sitting poses such as lotus position and cross-legged. If you sit cross-legged and check that it is not too tight, you will not make any mistakes. In particular, pants made of materials that feel tight around the knees are not recommended. We recommend designs that do not interfere with movement around the hip joints and do not gather fabric around the hip joints. Also, be especially careful with shorts that have wide hems as they will show your underwear.

[Point 2] How to choose the right pose

Since yoga involves many lying down and bending poses, it is best not to choose clothes with low necklines.

Low-rise pants can make your buttocks completely visible. If you are more conservative, we recommend high-waisted pants that can hide your stomach! In the Downward Facing Dog pose, which is a classic yoga pose, if you wear a top that is too fluffy, the clothes will cover your face when you look down, making it difficult to breathe.

It's a good idea to try it on before going to a yoga class to make sure it's okay to do the poses.

[Point 3] Emphasize functionality

Since yoga makes you sweat, it's a good idea to choose something that is breathable.

In particular, polyester is recommended.
Even if you sweat, it stays dry and comfortable to wear.

Cotton feels nice against the skin, but it's best to avoid it as it doesn't dry easily.

If you pay attention to these three checkpoints, you can feel safe when you go to a yoga class.