Best yoga outfits and accessories, according to a personal trainer
Why one personal trainer has been wearing the same yoga outfit for over five years. Shop her no-fail yoga pants, workout top, sports bra and more.
In yoga, having a tank top that stays put on top of my bottoms is important so that I can go upside down in inversions, without my shirt flying up and flashing the class. It’s about finding a balance between a shirt that isn’t too clingy, so you can move freely, or too baggy that it’s weighing you down.
This tank top — constructed with breathable fabric and a chafe-free, seamless build — is ideal for all types of yoga. When I sweat in it, the moisture-wicking fabric makes it feel like, rather than absorbing it, my sweat simply evaporates.It also has a UPF 50+ rating to keep you better protected during any outdoor workouts. What’s kept me wearing the same top for years is the fact that there are so many colors to choose from. It comes in Dusk Purple, Eros Pink, Agate Purple, Dress Blue, Bright White, and Black.
The Champion High Impact Sports Bra is a favorite amongst my friends and clients. It allows for more high impact movements, but I love it for yoga because I can move into positions using my arms and back without digging into my back or the sides of my chest. The sports bra is made with a moisture-wicking microfiber and breathable mesh that feels soft against your skin. The compression fit holds everything in place while the foam-lined cups provide shape and lift. Choose from Black, Nude, Red Flame or White color options.
In terms of yoga gear, my go-to yoga mat comes in a variety of colors and designs.I have multiples in my apartment, at my sister’s house and at my parents’ house. The mat is 5 millimeters thick and has a sticky texture that is meant to keep you grounded during your yoga routine. The purchase of one of these yoga mats also comes with access to Gaiam’s yoga library to help guide you in your practice. There are 14 colors to choose from, including Wild Aubergine, New Lilac, Cool Mint, Blue Shadow, Mulberry, Ballet and more.
I love adding in a yoga strap to help with flexibility and a yoga block to support myself in poses like triangle — the same brand that I buy my yoga mat offers high-quality products to meet both needs. I also use the yoga block to sit on when I’m meditating instead of having a separate meditation cushion, so it’s a solid double-duty buy. The yoga block and strap are meant to help you concentrate on deeper poses and give you the support to increase your range of motion. You can build up your strength with these tools for better alignment and added balance. It comes in three colors: Black, Grey and Purple.
If, like me, you enjoy listening to music prior to your yoga practice to help get you in the right headspace I recommend Apple’s AirPods. These are my favorite headphones because they’re easy to pop in and out of my ears and I can travel with the headphone case to put them out of the way during my trip. Fully charged, they boast five hours of battery life, and just 15 minutes in the charging case will give you three hours of listening time. Pause, play, or skip forward while listening to music or a podcast by simply double-tapping the earbud. They can sense when they’re in your ears and will automatically pause whatever you’re listening to when you take them out.
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