Yoga tops

[Owlie]

Um, may I ask a silly question?
Why a "yoga-specific" top? Is it just so that there's no excess fabric getting in the way.

Signed,
Clueless.

[indysteel]

Um, may I ask a silly question?
Why a "yoga-specific" top? Is it just so that there's no excess fabric getting in the way.

Signed,
Clueless.

Range of movement, coverage and support where you need it. I turn my body every which way, including upside down, in a room that is 95 degrees. A regular shirt will not work for me. But it doesn't have to be yoga specific per se. Running tanks can work too.

[Owlie]

Range of movement, coverage and support where you need it. I turn my body every which way, including upside down, in a room that is 95 degrees. A regular shirt will not work for me. But it doesn't have to be yoga specific per se. Running tanks can work too.

That sounds like my idea of torture! But then, I wilt if it gets above about 85.

The few yoga classes I took, the instructor just told us to show up in whatever's comfortable, so I have no clue.

[indysteel]

That sounds like my idea of torture! But then, I wilt if it gets above about 85.

The few yoga classes I took, the instructor just told us to show up in whatever's comfortable, so I have no clue.

Certainly, there's no rule that you have to be dressed a certain way. I just find I'm more comfortable if I'm wearing a support tank of some kind. I get SO sweaty in these classes. Less is usually more (so long as my chest and stomach are covered). But you should wear whatever makes you comfortable.

As for hot yoga sounding like torture. It is for some, but I love it. My stupio doesn't heat its rooms as hot as Bikram studios do. I'm not sure I could handle Bikram-level heat. And I don't think hot yoga or Bikram is a great place to start if you're new to yoga. It's really easy to overdo a pose when your muscles are that warm. But by the same token, I've been to studios that are beyond chilly. I don't think that's pleasant for practice either.

[emily_in_nc]

Basically, you don't want to wear anything loose as in some positions it will ride up and reveal stuff you don't necessarily want those behind you to see, or flap completely up. I like form fitting, comfortable tops for yoga that are long enough and will stay put no matter how I move. Most of the type of quick-dry tops I wear for running are just a bit too loose for yoga.

[Owlie]

Makes sense. We weren't doing anything complicated, but I can certainly see why a form-fitting, not-moving top would be useful. I had enough trouble with the slightly too-big sweatpants...