| When you practice a yoga workout you should wear | | | | give for the elbows when you move and bend your |
| a practical and comfortable outfit that suits you well, so | | | | arms. If you opt for the yoga vest or tank tops, then |
| that you have enough give to perform the postures | | | | just check that it provides enough support for the |
| without be restrained by the wrong clothes. | | | | chest. Also wear a comfortable and well-fitted bra for |
| For the lower body you can wear clothes that do not | | | | extra comfort and support. It is best not to wear tops |
| restrict your movements such as basic leggings, shorts | | | | with loose or large open collars, as you may |
| or yoga pants made mainly from polyester with some | | | | accidentally expose yourself during some forward |
| elastane. These kind of clothes allow you to move | | | | bend postures. |
| freely and do not get in the way while you are | | | | You should not wear clothes that are too tight as they |
| working out. | | | | can restrict the circulation during exercise, nor too |
| For safety reasons you should practice yoga on a | | | | loose so that they interfere with the postures. |
| proper yoga mat in bare feet. This is because the mat | | | | A good alternative is to wear an one piece unitards |
| provides a good grip for your feet, helping you to keep | | | | for yoga, as it tends to fit well and do not get in your |
| your balance and stability during the yoga practice. If | | | | way while you are trying to concentrate on your sun |
| you wear socks there is an increased risk in losing | | | | salutations. |
| your balance while practicing standing yoga postures | | | | For safety reasons avoid wearing dangly jewellery, |
| or vinyasas like the Sun Salutation. Shoes can also | | | | bangles, watches etc. As they can get caught and |
| restrict the movements and flexibility of your feet and | | | | cause injury or may get in the way during your |
| ankles. However, if you feel like wearing socks for | | | | workout. Avoid chewing gum too, as it can interfere |
| hygienic reasons, then go for the non-slip socks that | | | | with the relaxation part of your yoga class. |
| are specially designed for yoga, as they provide a | | | | It is a good idea to try the clothes for the first time |
| better grip for your feet than ordinary socks. | | | | before you start your yoga exercises. Check if they |
| For the top part of the body, if you wear normal short | | | | allow you to move freely, stretch and bend your arms |
| sleeve t-shirt, it is best to tuck it into your pants, in this | | | | and legs, twist and turn your hips and torso. If there is |
| way it does not flip over in the middle of your workout, | | | | no restrictions of movement and you can exercise |
| when you perform some inverted postures. If you | | | | comfortably, then these are the clothes for you. |
| wear long sleeve t-shirt, then check you have enough | | | | Voila! Enjoy yourself and have a good workout. |