Men's Yoga Clothing

From LoveToKnow Yoga

There are a number of options for stylish men’s yoga clothing. Many pieces also allow you to segue easily from yoga practice to other athletic activities.

Try Discount Stores

If you’re just starting yoga, there’s no need to break the bank buying yoga apparel. Almost any sporting goods or discount store will have active wear that will be suitable for beginning practice. That’s one of the key benefits of yoga – no fuss.

You’ll want shorts that don’t bunch up in the crotch, and generally without pockets, as you’ll not be carrying things with you during practice. Heavy cotton tees, while most accessible, add bulk and weight, or billow over your head while performing inverted positions. Look for tanks and tees that are lightweight and draw moisture away from the body. Shirts should be form-fitting, but not too tight.

Shopping for Men’s Yoga Clothing Online

The popularity of yoga among men prompted various clothing lines to consider what men like in active wear. Consequently, breathable fabrics, comfort, and versatility are three key components in men’s yoga clothing. However, you’ll also find that many companies take into consideration the importance of using sustainable materials like organic cotton and other eco-source fabric, such as bamboo, soy, and hemp.

The following online resources are just a few that make or distribute durable yoga clothing with a number of individual features.

Barefoot Yoga

Barefoot Yoga is a Seattle-based company with a wide variety of men’s apparel, including hemp cargo pants ($64), great for both yoga and traveling, as well as moisture-wicking tanks ($32), shorts with flat waistbands for better comfort during poses ($40), and other pieces made with organic cotton. Yoga instructors receive a 10 percent discount on purchases made though the company’s website.

Be Present

Many of Be Present’s men’s yoga clothing line is produced from bamboo. This highly-renewable grass is commonly mistaken for wood and produces a fine, rayon-like fabric. Be Present offers a men’s sleeveless tee ($39) with moisture-wicking and anti-bacterial properties. There’s also a bamboo agility pant ($73), perfect for any rigorous yoga routine.

Blue Canoe

You’ll find Blue Canoe styles on the website and in many common stores like Target. A top seller is the organic cotton unisex pant ($68) because of its loose, comfortable fit that makes for great practice wear and lounging apparel, too.

Drishti

Named after the Sanskrit word for focal point or gaze, Drishti has an online store and a location in Santa Barbara, California. A popular item is the Pillar short with inner liner ($39) that doesn’t bunch up during asanas and easily supports a man’s body. The cropped ghost pant ($45)is another favorite of male yogis, as the mid-calf length helps keep a practitioner cool. The company also carries a variety of interesting tees with familiar yoga symbols and poses emblazoned on the front.

Prana

Specializing in climbing, yoga, and everyday clothing for men and women, Prana is also intent on using sustainable materials whenever possible. Their Momentum pant ($48) is crafted with 94 percent organic cotton and a little Spandex for a lightweight, comfortable fit. Men also enjoy wearing a pair of multi-purpose Scorpion knickers ($55) because they’re easy to move in. The snug fit of the flow sleeveless tee ($36) draws moisture from the body. The site has a wide assortment of accessories used by climbers and yogis, too, such as chalkbags and yoga mats.

Vickery

Vickery out of Boulder, Colorado, has a fine section of eco-friendly men’s yoga clothing. For a personal yoga music experience, try the Sugoi wired tee ($46) and the matching pant ($70). Patagonia is a popular choice for men’s active wear as well. Consider the Patagonia Sage Burner shorts ($38), with a post-consumer recycled outer polyester. If you’re into hot yoga, Vickery carries the Patagonia Airius tee ($46) that lets air pass through, plus contains a special ceramic compound to reduce odor. The site has a number of clothing categories, or you can search by brand.

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Comments

Hi KP - as a tall girl, believe me, I understand how numerical sizes can be deceiving. I -have- to try everything on - always extra work, especially depending on the online outlet's shipping/return policy, but it's the only way to be sure. Give it a try - after all, most yoga pants have stretch or tie waists - might be a little more give in them.

-- Contributed by: TK2

after going to the websites, I thought there was a good selection in general, but I have to agree with Patrick about XL. All these sites were calling 36-38 XL. Most other places call 38-42 XL. I think 36-38 is just L. So if you have a tad husky it's hard to find yoga pants.

-- Contributed by: KP

Patrick, do you have any favorites you'd like to share?

-- Contributed by: TK2
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