what to wear for hot yoga

illa · 06-28-2008, 07:08 AM

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

bombshell · 06-28-2008, 08:45 AM

read this in the metro..

ritika · 06-28-2008, 09:52 AM

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.

sw33tsmil3s · 06-28-2008, 11:00 AM

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

ritika · 06-28-2008, 11:07 AM

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!!

Celestial · 06-28-2008, 11:34 AM

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.

ritika · 06-28-2008, 11:38 AM

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.

Celestial · 06-28-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritika

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!

ritika · 06-28-2008, 12:35 PM

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

emcee · 07-07-2008, 08:10 PM

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

Celestial · 07-07-2008, 08:58 PM

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!

illa · 07-08-2008, 05:30 PM

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?

v13co · 07-08-2008, 08:05 PM

^^
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

ritika · 07-08-2008, 08:14 PM

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.
=)

Celestial · 07-09-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illa

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?

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.

ritika · 07-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Those ones at Bikrams are really hard to cleann!!!
Don't use them.. its like a bacteria breeding ground..
I've never heard of the microfibre one.. but make sure you get a big one to
actually cover your mat.
Sometimes a simple bath towel doesnt work out.
Besides you can get a bath sheeet at walmart for like 6 dollars and keep it for hot yoga..
Its inexpensive and easy to clean.

illa · 07-09-2008, 03:34 PM

thanks again you guys, i have one more question. Do you guys continue with your yoga routine during that time of the month? Mine is coming up and i'm not sure what to do yet

Celestial · 07-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illa

thanks again you guys, i have one more question. Do you guys continue with your yoga routine during that time of the month? Mine is coming up and i'm not sure what to do yet

I don't cos sweating and bleeding at the same time is just too nasty

Some types of yoga dont rec that you do yoga during that time of the month cos inverted postures interfere with the flow or they tell you to skip that posture. But just do what you feel is right, if you feel too crummy then for sure dont do any yoga.

illa · 07-12-2008, 08:41 AM

^^ thanks for the advice and yeah that makes sense with the inverted poses

ROKstar · 01-04-2009, 08:27 PM

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hi,I see people overdress for bikram the 1st time always.Shakti wear makes great hot yoga clothes ,they have a website.The bikram studio in Courtenay sells it as well as the microfibre towels.I think the studio in Victoria does as well.lululemon has good bra tops and I too found a pair of Joe shorts for 14.00.

06-28-2008, 07:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
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ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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. __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

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sw33tsmil3s Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,546 Buy/Sell Rating: 4 Thanks: 20 Thanked 94 Times in 72 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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 __________________ Chanel,dior,armani,guess,shiseido, hugo bos etc ^^

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ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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!! __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

06-28-2008, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Celestial Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 POSTS: 359 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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.

06-28-2008, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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. __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

06-28-2008, 12:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga Yeah no doubt its the sickest feeling ever... Especially when you walk out after.. nasties. __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

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emcee Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 646 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga Spandex shorts and a sports bra...haha, I am waay too sensitive to heat, or really temperature change in general.

07-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Celestial Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 POSTS: 359 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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!

07-08-2008, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
illa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mississauga POSTS: 1,315 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 21 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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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v13co Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond POSTS: 575 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga ^^ 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

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ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga 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. =) __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

07-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
ritika Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 746 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga Those ones at Bikrams are really hard to cleann!!! Don't use them.. its like a bacteria breeding ground.. I've never heard of the microfibre one.. but make sure you get a big one to actually cover your mat. Sometimes a simple bath towel doesnt work out. Besides you can get a bath sheeet at walmart for like 6 dollars and keep it for hot yoga.. Its inexpensive and easy to clean. __________________ Let it go in one ear and out the other

07-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
illa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mississauga POSTS: 1,315 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 21 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga thanks again you guys, i have one more question. Do you guys continue with your yoga routine during that time of the month? Mine is coming up and i'm not sure what to do yet

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illa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mississauga POSTS: 1,315 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 21 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what to wear for hot yoga ^^ thanks for the advice and yeah that makes sense with the inverted poses

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