PROPER YOGA CLOTHES, HOW TO CHOOSE?

Yoga is not difficult to learn. Most techniques allow you to start practicing with any level of fitness. All yogis, regardless of whether they choose to practice at home or under the guidance of an experienced instructor at school, require proper organization. It is it that largely affects the final result. And the first point in a simple algorithm of actions that helps to achieve the effectiveness and benefits of training is the choice of clothing.

The whole point is that some yoga poses require a lot of dexterity, strength, stretching. To perfect, for example, the pose of a dog or camel - in itself is quite difficult. But it becomes even more difficult to perform the exercise if you are not wearing comfortable clothes. At the same time, the process involves not only the body, but also the mind and creation. Nothing should distract you from meditating and performing asanas. That's why it's so important to choose the right yoga clothes. This is exactly what our today's publication is about. From it you will learn:

The basic principles of choosing yoga clothes.

Men's set of clothes for yoga.

Women's set of yoga clothes.

Do you need shoes?

The style of yoga clothing.

Choice of fabric composition.

Choosing the color of yoga clothes.

Additional recommendations

             1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA CLOTHING SELECTION

Men's and women's yoga clothing is based on comfort and convenience. There is nothing worse than being distracted by itchy seams and tags, sleeve riding up, pants that slip down, cuffs that are too tight, shoulder straps that cut into your shoulders, or breasts that fall out when you are standing in an inverted pose. You should also consider the specifics of the style of yoga in favor of which the choice is made. Each practice has its own peculiarities. Some have breathing techniques to change the state of consciousness. Others practice energy locks, concentration of gaze and attention. Others emphasize working out connective tissue, strengthening joints, ligaments, tendons of the top and bottom. Therefore, a preliminary consultation with the master will additionally help to determine the choice of clothing sets. In addition, when creating a sports closet must necessarily take into account the individual characteristics of your own body, the place of training and personal preferences.

But, as for other sports, for yoga there are general recommendations for choosing the outfit:

Clothing should breathe freely, remove vapors, do not irritate the skin.

It can fit the body, but should not constrict its movements and interfere with the performance of amplitude exercises.

Ideally, the top and bottom should allow you to see muscle tensions in order to correct your posture in time.

2. CLOTHING STYLES

The style of yoga clothes should be as simple as possible: minimum seams and unnecessary details. Preference should be given to outfits with flat seams made of elastic jersey. Such clothes do not cause discomfort during classes, provide the maximum level of freedom and allow you to control the correctness of asana techniques.

In order not to face an awkward situation during difficult asanas, keep clasps and decorations to a minimum. The latter can be present on clothes in the form of prints, and are not desirable in the form of separate decorative elements. Avoid thin straps or complex ties with fixation on the neck - they can dig into the skin, which will make it impossible to perform long asanas. Women's yoga costume should be complemented with a comfortable sports bra, which properly fixes the chest. Deep cleavage is not welcome.

3. THE MATERIAL OF YOGA CLOTHES

The most popular is a natural composition - cotton, linen, viscose. But not in pure form, but with the addition of a small percentage of lycra or elastane. Such a composition has the best properties of natural and synthetic fabrics. Clothing breathes, absorbs sweat and takes it outside, has elasticity and does not wrinkle so much. And the naturalness of the fabric on a psychological level helps to tune in to harmony with the world around us. In addition, such things do not cause irritation on the skin, do not interfere with thermoregulation and energy exchange.

4. YOGA CLOTHING COLOR

The main goal of a yoga practitioner is enlightenment, unification of spirit, mind and body. Practices help to cognize yourself and your abilities, to find full harmony of physical health and moral-spiritual beauty. In addition - it is an effective way to neutralize depression and stress, or just rest, relax. Properly chosen shades of clothing enhance the result of the practices. Preference is given to white, black, brown, green, blue, yellow - that is, natural colors and shades. Excessively bright colors are acceptable only if they motivate you and uplift your mood.

White, black and green are the most universal. The first one evokes high feelings and aspirations. The second one speaks of the intention to devote a lot of effort to the chosen path. And the third is the color of harmony and energy of nature itself. For meditation is well suited to purple, and for active pursuits - red. Yellow and orange are the colors of the sun and vigor. They are ideal for performing classical asanas. While blue is the most universal: appropriate for any practice.

If you want to achieve maximum concentration during the exercises, pay attention to how the color of your clothes will be combined with the environment in your home or in the hall where you practice. By the way, some practices have their own traditional colors, and this should also be taken into account when choosing yoga clothes.

5. ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR CHOOSING AND CARING FOR YOGA CLOTHES

If you are just starting to master this ancient art, science and philosophy, do not buy expensive clothes for your first yoga classes. You will always have time to buy a few sets of clothes a little later when you realize that the teachings of the unity of body, mind and soul are yours.

Some additional tips for choosing yoga clothes:

When choosing tops and bottoms, be guided not by fashion trends, but by your own feelings of color and shape perception. It is believed that a wrongly chosen costume can interfere with the exchange of energies, preventing the achievement of harmony with the world.

Choose clothes only after you have decided on the style of practice, because each practice has its own requirements for clothing.

Clothes should be functional, comfortable and convenient. If they do not interfere with asanas, concentration and meditation, then you have chosen the right clothes.

For classes you can choose a T-shirt or a T-shirt. It is better to refuse from models with sleeves - they interfere with arm movements.

Short tops can be used in the warm season or in the conditions of the hall with a comfortable temperature (the fact that you are lying on the mat is not a guarantee of protection from colds).

A top that is too loose is uncomfortable when performing inclines or asanas in a head-down position - the clothes will scuff.

If you are practicing outdoors and the practice is long, use an extra layer of clothing (sweatshirt, fleece sweater) - it will keep your body cool.

A regular tracksuit is not the best solution for regular yoga practice - it is not comfortable for stretching.

Straight cut sports pants without cuffs and wide shorts are also not the best option for group training - they expose the body and underwear when doing inverted asanas.

Do not take clothes made of ordinary (not sports) synthetics. It will not allow your skin to breathe freely, which will significantly reduce the effectiveness of the practices.

Choose cotton-based sports jerseys. For blended fabrics, the most optimal is the following ratio: 90-85% natural fibers, 10-15% synthetic. This composition gives the clothes the necessary comfort and functionality for yoga classes.

Try on the set, make sure that the size corresponds to your size. Then stand in front of a mirror and do some amplitude exercises (bends, twists, arm swings, lunges in different directions). Make sure that things do not scuff and do not restrain movements, and seams do not bring discomfort.

Ladies should worry about bust support. For small breasts, it is ideal to choose a compression or utigirovannuyu top, for owners of large breasts - encapsulated combined

Clothing care is essential after every workout, especially overly active ones. To get rid of the smell of sweat, rinse your clothes after washing with a tablespoon of vinegar. The clothes will have a fresh look and odor.

Yoga is the source of youth.

And you are as young as your spine is flexible. Practice and all will come.