Despite the summer heat, Bikram yoga (hot yoga)–done at temperatures of at least 100 degrees and usually more–is ever more popular. I am not someone who can imagine subjecting myself to that kind of workout in dead summer, though in winter it appeals far more, but for those who do–what to wear while you are sweating it out?
Winter Miller from the New York Times has fashion answers for hot yoga aficionados–a “practice named for Bikram Choudhury, the 63-year-old yogi who created a set of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises repeated identically in every class, [where] the humidity in the room is meant to make people sweat out toxins and stay limber.” She’s especially concerned with those who lament that the yogis in these classes are often “wearing the workout equivalent of bikinis”–which can make the entire enterprise a bit “daunting” for participants. In her recent article “Hot Yoga Clothes” she offers advice for bearing the heat through a series of slides that show different hot yoga outfits.
My favorite is the one by Shakti Active Wear. What about you?
But be warned–some of the outfits still look an awful lot like bikinis to me! And some include simply the basic gear you need to endure the class.
Beliefnet
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posted September 24, 2009 at 3:42 am
I love Bikram Yoga, hot yoga is great. I take my ogorgeous bag with me and off I go!
posted November 24, 2009 at 2:00 am
Hi,
yes, bikram yoga is good in the winter but its not what traditional yoga is all about but none the less its a real gift during winter.
Yoga Tops
Cheers,
Sarah
posted January 25, 2010 at 1:36 am
Its really hot yoga. Hot yoga in the sense that people doing yoga in the hot dresses. It nice for doing also and for people who sees these people doing yoga.
posted August 1, 2010 at 8:43 pm
For those who are uncomfortable baring all, haremsbyxor /harem pants are perfect for “hot yoga” as they are very loose fitting and made from very light material. For more information visit Bindi Designs on Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bindi-Designs/255655087496?filter=3
ZARA
posted August 14, 2010 at 9:26 am
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posted September 21, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Some of my favorites include the signature short, and crossback tank top from Impact Fitness. http://www.impactfitnesswear.com
posted January 6, 2011 at 12:10 pm
nice post. hot yoga clothes means clothes which we wear in winters.
posted April 16, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Yoga pants can look super cute if they’re worn w/ the right top and shoes.