| Whenever we start something new, whether it is a | | | | yoga-specific clothing you can shop online or head to |
| class or a job, the first question that comes to mind is | | | | your local sporting goods store. Just remember to |
| usually along the lines of "What should I wear?" That is | | | | shop around for the best deals. |
| definitely what I found myself asking when I started | | | | Most people perform yoga barefoot, but not |
| taking yoga classes. What constitutes proper yoga | | | | everyone is comfortable doing that. If you prefer to |
| clothing, where do you find it and how much will it | | | | wear yoga socks or yoga shoes, check with your |
| cost? | | | | instructor to see if they are allowed in your class. |
| One of the great things about yoga is that there really | | | | Try your yoga clothing on before you go to class |
| aren't any formal wardrobe requirements. The focus is | | | | and practice some yoga poses. There's nothing worse |
| on comfort and freedom of movement. Here are | | | | than finding out halfway through class that something |
| some things to keep in mind when shopping for your | | | | you bought doesn't fit properly or isn't comfortable |
| yoga wardrobe: | | | | enough for class. |
| When shopping for yoga clothing, look for pants | | | | Yoga clothing varies in price depending on what |
| that are loose enough to allow you to move freely but | | | | type you're buying. If you're just purchasing basic knit |
| form-fitting enough to allow your instructor to see how | | | | leggings and a t-shirt you can probably get away with |
| well you are performing your yoga poses. Knit leggings | | | | spending twenty dollars or less. If, however, you want |
| and sweat pants are a couple of cost-effective | | | | a designer yoga wardrobe you may end up spending |
| choices. | | | | upwards of $100. |
| Yoga shirts follow the same rule as yoga pants. | | | | There are a wide range of choices out there when it |
| They should be comfortable and loose enough to | | | | comes to yoga clothing. Decide exactly what you |
| allow free movement, but not so loose that your | | | | want and what you'd feel most comfortable in and |
| teacher can't see how well you are doing your asanas. | | | | shop around for the best prices. You don't have to |
| While there are clothes that are designed | | | | break the bank buying your new yoga wardrobe to |
| specifically for yoga, they tend to cost more than the | | | | look great and feel good. |
| alternatives. If you have your heart set on | | | | |