5 Items You Should Never Wear To A Yoga Class

There is no doubt that when you do yoga, you can benefit enormously from the stress relieving techniques and physical exercises that it exudes. Yoga teachers believe that the mind and the body must work as one. You must breathe correctly and ensure that you are comfortable throughout the entire session.

Believe it or not, wearing the wrong attire to a yoga class can have a big impact on your yoga practice. If you have the wrong attire, you may end up futzing with your outfit rather than focusing on doing the poses.

The following is a guide on the type of clothes that you should never wear to a yoga class.

1. Loose shorts and short shorts

Some women and men love wearing shorts when working out but they should not be worn to a yoga class.

As mentioned earlier, you have to be comfortable when performing yoga poses and the last thing that you should think about is whether someone can see your private business when you’re sticking your leg in the air or bending forward.

Loose shorts have a habit of bunching up when you move. When you wear them to a yoga class, you will end up pulling them down every five minutes. Instead of wearing shorts, you can opt to wear full length or fitted cropped leggings. This way, you will be fully covered and you will perform your yoga poses with confidence.

2. Light colored or old yoga pants

Most people are comfortable wearing an old pair of leggings. However, before you wear them to a yoga class, ensure that they do not have thinning material or holes in the crotch. Light colored bottoms should also be avoided because they tend to be revealing regardless of how thick the fabric is.

Yoga has a lot of revealing poses and you should do them without wondering if someone can see your privates.

3. Tops and bottoms that do not fit

Loose tank tops and t-shirts can be a distraction because they usually end up falling over your head when you do a pose such as down dog. They can also be very uncomfortable to wear if you are not comfortable letting your belly show. If your top is too tight, it will interfere with your movements and impede breathing. Same case applies to bottoms that are too tight. A long fitted tank top is more ideal because it will stay put and keep you covered no matter which pose you do.

Ensure that the tank top has a higher neckline to prevent flashing your cleavage when you get into certain positions. Some tank tops may seem okay when you are standing but when you get to certain positions such as down dog, they become revealing. Light colored tops are also risky to wear to yoga practice because when you sweat, they also become revealing.

4. Wrong undergarments

The wrong underwear can lead to serious problems such as chafing and odor. Women should stay away from thongs as much as they would like to avoid panty lines showing on their yoga pants. Seamless underwear made from moisture wicking material is best to wear to yoga practice. Cotton underwear should also be avoided because as much as it absorbs sweat, it also takes a little longer to dry. Underwear made out of synthetic fabrics such as tactel, coolmax and supplex are moisture wicking and will not stick to the skin when you sweat.

In addition, women should ensure they invest in a good sports bra. Wearing an ordinary bra to yoga is not ideal because it will move around too much during your practice. Men can choose to wear compression shorts over their underwear to keep everything in place.

5. Shoes

Shoes are not allowed in yoga classes no matter how fancy they are. Most studios have shelves where you can put your shoes before you enter the yoga room. Removing your shoes before going into a yoga class is part of yoga etiquette. You do not necessarily need to go for a pedicure before practice but you should ensure that your toenails are short and neat to avoid cases of broken toe nails.

In short, choosing what clothes to wear to yoga practice should not be about making a fashion statement. Yoga focuses on flexibility, control and calmness so clothing should not interfere with achieving these goals.