What is the importance of selecting the right clothing for Yoga? Around the world, specialization is taken very seriously. We research kitchen implements, yard treatments, and educational toys for babies before we buy them, to ensure we are getting the perfect tool for the job at hand. Sometimes we are discouraged from trying a new activity, because we don’t have all the right “gear” for it.
Shirts and clothing for Yoga should be breathable and form fitting, so the clothing will not flip up during bends or inversions. Women should avoid low-cut tanks, which may reveal more than intended in back bending and forward bending poses. Unless you are practicing in the cold, avoid long sleeves and hoods, which may get in the way of arm or neck movements. Arm holes should not constrain the upper arm.
Pants or shorts may be worn for practice, as long as they are comfortable. Avoid wide legs, which bunch and fall open during bends and inversions. Although boot-cut Yoga pants are fashionable, pants which are tighter at the ankle are more convenient in poses and allow instructors to better observe lower joint positioning. A wide, comfortable waistband will prevent bunching or sagging throughout the practice. If the fabric is not stretchy, be sure there is sufficient room in the seat and knees for bending.
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