| If you've ever attended a yoga class, you've | | | | sticky. Realistically, you're going to sweat during yoga, |
| probably seen the men and women decked out in | | | | especially if you're just getting started. However, |
| the latest, most fashionable yoga wear. Don't worry - | | | | there's a difference between sweating as a natural |
| you don't need to rush out to purchase expensive | | | | result of exercise and seriously overheating because |
| gear just to do yoga. It's much more important that | | | | you're wearing the wrong clothing. |
| you feel comfortable during a yoga practice, not | | | | On the other hand if you are doing your yoga in a |
| stylish. Here are a few guidelines on what to wear: | | | | cold or air conditioned room, long or three-quarter |
| The most important consideration is that yoga | | | | length sleeves will be more appropriate and you will |
| clothing should not be restrictive - most people | | | | not feel the cold as much. Cold air tends to stiffen |
| prefer loose clothing made of a stretchy cotton | | | | muscles, which is a big problem during yoga practice! |
| material for practicing. You'll be sweating a lot, | | | | Be sure your clothing keeps you warm enough to |
| especially in the beginning, since the movements can | | | | keep you supple and protect your muscles. |
| be quite strenuous. Cotton clothing tends to wick | | | | Your clothing choices will also be influenced by the |
| away moisture more than synthetic fabric blends, | | | | particular type of yoga you are performing. In the |
| leaving you more comfortable. Wearing the | | | | case of Bikram Yoga, also known as the "hot yoga", |
| appropriate clothing during yoga alleviates distractions, | | | | you'll need to be especially conscious of overheating. |
| allowing you to concentrate on the poses you're | | | | Consider shorts and tank tops that keep you cooler |
| doing. | | | | while practicing yoga. If you'll be doing Ashtanga or |
| Shorts, t-shirts, leotards and tights are all acceptable | | | | Power Yoga, you'll need clothing that moves well and |
| clothing in which to perform yoga. You'll obviously be | | | | doesn't bind up between positions. |
| guided by your figure type and which items of | | | | The yoga clothing you choose can be a great way |
| clothing make you feel more comfortable and look | | | | of expressing your personality. If you're a stylish |
| better. Watch out for stiff clothing. You won't be | | | | person, choose multi-colored garments that reflect |
| able to move as freely as you need to and this will | | | | your uniqueness and individuality. If you love nature, |
| affect both your concentration and your ability to | | | | choose earth tones and floral colors. Choosing clothing |
| perform certain poses. | | | | colors that resonate with you can help you focus |
| If you live in a warm climate, shorts are ideal, as your | | | | during your practice. And if you have yoga clothes |
| skin will be open to the fresh air. Tank or tube style | | | | that you absolutely love, you may be more likely to |
| tops also help you avoid feeling too sweaty and | | | | keep up with your practice! |