hey, i'm going for my first hot yoga class tomorrow but i have no idea what i should wear. Any ideas??

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It is really hot at hot yoga.
The first time I went I wasn't too sure what to wear either.
A lot of people were wearing cotton tank tops and yoga pants but the cotton gets weighed down.
I bought a creme colored yoga top that was the same fabric as my yoga pants.
It was heaven.. it looked polyestery but it had none it it.
It keeps you feeling dry, and that some how was the most important thing.
You sweatt aaa lottt at hot yoga so I suggest something that is more along the lines of the fabric of your yoga pants...
And try to go for something thats "Quick Dry".
You can't go wrong with it.
To be honest with you I ended up getting my yoga pants from Joe for 12 dollars and the top was like on clearence for 5.94.
It was actually super good looking and flattering.

the first time my sister wore Tshirt and leggings...it was a BIG nono.. we were sweatign like crazy
wear as less clothing as you can. wear short shorts and either a sports bra or somthing like this

Thats definetly cute.
Make sure its absorbant but not laggy and it doesn't weigh you down.
It's like jumping in a pool with you're clothes on.
NOT FUN.
Well the yoga's fun but the weighing down of clothes isn't.
I don't think I could emphasize on Quick dry enough!!

You can wear a bathing suit or get some stuff from Karma clothing. I find Lululemon doesnt make stuff for hot yoga unless its the bra tops. You need some shorts and a bra top. You need something that is going to be okay when it gets wet so it doest feel too soggy or heavy.

I don't think I"ve ever seen someone wear a bathing suit to hot yoga.. ever..
But yeahh totally agreeeeeee you don't want to feel soggy. Summed it up well there.

I have seen guys wear them but I think on the hot yoga sites they mention that a bathing suit is suggested. I wouldnt wear underwear either! Unless you bring an extra pair. I made that mistake on my first class. My shorts and shirt were soaked!

Yeah no doubt its the sickest feeling ever...
Especially when you walk out after.. nasties.

Spandex shorts and a sports bra...haha, I am waay too sensitive to heat, or really temperature change in general.

Yaletown Yoga offers classes that are lower in temperature for the beginners. I find that I like it hotter after being used to the heat. When it was abit lower it felt cold!

thanks for the help you guys, i have another question. I'm looking for one of those mats that you put over your yoga mat, so you don't slip (if you are sweaty) anyopne know any good brands and where to get them?

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ask your yoga studio which brand they rent out to beginners, and see if they sell them. or you can try to look for the brand that they use in a sports store it might be cheaper

lululemon has yoga mats as well

Hey at hot yoga I just put a bath sheet on top of my yoga mat so I don't slip.
Although it does shift a bit regardless.
But yeah I found the towel to be the best I've used other stuff but don't forget that you're going to be laying down on it and stuff too right.
I would def recommend a bathsheet or a big enough towel.
=)

I believe you can get these microfiber towels at Lululemon to put over your mat or just use a bath towel. the microfiber is better as it wrings out easily and is lighter when wet. There are also Bikram mats which is a terry cloth covering on topped mat. My concern is that its hard to clean and you would really need to dry it properly to make sure no bacteria forms. I think you can find those at the Bikrams studios exclusively.