Congratulations. You’ve signed up for a yoga class and made a commitment to improving your physical and emotional health. But what’s appropriate attire? Many people will tell you many different things. Some may suggest hemp clothing because it’s all natural. However, this material is prone to wrinkles during stretching, and may cause itching on some skin types. Nylon should be avoided as well, since it keeps in heat. The best materials are cotton or wick absorbent, and should be preshrunk since it will be washed often.For hot yoga, in which people work out in a room heated to over 100 degrees, less clothing will obviously be better. Women should wear sleeveless tops or bra tops while men should wear sleeveless tees or none at all. In most other yoga situations, fitted tops are preferable so that the instructor can see how the body is moving.For the bottoms, you should find a happy medium between the extremes of bell bottoms and elastic cuffs. You don’t want pants that are too tight, as they’ll store heat and may ride up or down during quick movements. However, also beware of bottoms that are too loose, as they’ll bunch up when lifting the legs. Opt for shorts or Capri sweat pants.As far as hair and accessories go, secure them as best you can. If you have long hair, pull it back into a ponytail. If you must wear eyeglasses, don’t use a tie around your neck as they could slide behind you and get crushed. Avoid any jewelry that could get caught on the mat or your clothing while doing the exercises.With all this in mind, you should be more than prepared for whatever yoga will throw at you. Remember, never push yourself beyond what you can doyour body will proceed at its own pace.

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