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. Read the rest of this entry »