Yoga Clothing: Let me help you find the right fit!

How yoga clothing works is probably something that doesn't cross a lot of people's minds. What you wear in your yoga class makes a difference in how you do your yoga poses. Here are some guidelines for finding the best yoga clothes.

Often in yoga, the clothes you wear is often overlooked. Yoga clothes should not limit your movement nor should it hide it. The purpose of a body fitting outfit is that it allows the instructor to easily inspect your posture as you shift through your yoga poses.

With the growing popularity of yoga, it is not that difficult to find yoga clothing. Here's some things that you want to look out for when purchasing yoga apparel.

Look for a quality fabric. When looking for yoga clothing, look for a material that has a blend of cotton and spandex. This type of material will provide the best elasticity when doing yoga poses. Danskin is an expensive brand, but you can be assured it is also high quality.

Fit is important. This may seem insignificant, but clothing changes your attitude, and it is important for you to feel confident. Yoga apparel comes in all arrays and sizes. If a t-shirt or tank top is not in your comfort zone, look for a slightly looser style. If you go too loose, you may find it bunching up when doing certain poses. Imagine doing downward dog wearing a big t-shirt. It's going to be right on top of your head! I've also had some experience with wearing looser pants and doing tree pose. My feet kept slipping because of the pants kept sagging down! So, there is a reason for tighter fitting clothing for yoga.

Don't choose heavy. Remember that your yoga clothing should be able to breathe throughout your yoga session. It is important to make sure that your clothing allows your body to breathe.

Clothing that has no natural adaptability are the worse types of apparel for yoga. Remember the most important feature about purchasing yoga clothes is to make sure that you are comfortable. Functionality in your yoga clothes will help enhance your yoga experience.

If you're just beginning and 'feeling out' yoga for yourself, I'd go with:

Ladies: light sweatpants or shorts (doesn't have to be biker shorts) and a fitting top with a sports bra. These tops can be super cheap if you go to Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Ross's.

Men: light sweatpants or shorts (doesn't have to be biker shorts). If you're comfortable without a shirt, great! But if not, a t-shirt that's not too baggy works great. Again, you can pick these up for pretty cheap at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Ross's.