What Are Yoga Leggings and How to Find the Perfect Pair

When you’re doing a yoga workout, comfort and flexibility is a must. With all their similarities, you could be forgiven for thinking yoga pants and leggings are similar enough to get you through your workout. But in reality, manufacturers of yoga pants have added tiny details, to make sure you can maximize your yoga workouts. There are three main differences between activewear leggings and yoga pants for women.

1. MaterialGenerally, gym or exercise leggings are made of soft cottons or stretchy cotton blends. Though yoga pants stretch out, they are usually made from opaque materials, which means you’ll never worry about feeling naked while you are in your downward dog or forward folding asanas. Cotton leggings also absorb more sweat than yoga pants, making less than ideal for a long and vigorous workout.

2. Maximizing your MovementYoga pants are cut to fit in a way that keeps you covered, and maximizes your movement. Though some leggings are cut for athletic activity, casual leggings are different in a few key ways. Yoga pants fit tight at the waist, with a stretchy waistband, a looser, relaxed fit on the legs. This helps you maximize your movement while giving you coverage so you embarrass yourself during a stretch or a split! Leggings are a closer fit all the way down. They work great for layering your look, but are less flexible, and lose their shape much easier. In a class environment, regular casual leggings could spell disaster!

3. Finding The Perfect Yoga PantsIt used to be easy to know the difference between yoga pants and leggings. Yoga pants are traditionally thicker and used to be available only in traditional black. Because of yoga’s recent popularity, it’s now available in a wide array of styles, and colors. There are many specialized online websites that offer women’s yoga leggings for sale. The important thing to remember is to find a pair that fit tight at the waist, absorb moisture, and offer you the maximum amount of flexibility as you move.

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