Decked out
I’ve always been stingy with my yoga clothes. I sweat in them after all, and besides being stretchy and “pretty basic” in terms of appearance I didn’t have many more requirements. Not that I haven’t looked. I’ve longingly perused Lululemon, marveling at all the goodies they come up with to put in their clothes. I’ve also rifled through the sales bins in yoga studios, and inspected their racks. I rinse and repeat this just about every 3rd time I visit a studio. But I’m always dejected after seeing the price tag, and couldn’t make the leap to actually justify the often $75+ pants that I would just sweat in for an hour and a half. Besides, I told myself, how much of a difference could it make? I’ve recently discovered thanks to the generosity of the people at Hyde Yoga that it does make a difference.
The difference is subtle, and it will change depending on your practice. I was dubious at first when I received the clothes. I noticed the front slit in the alignment pants and wondered what use that could possibly serve. While it doesn’t correct my alignment, the design does make for easier flow almost the second you put it on. The pants work with you. Then there’s the material, only one word comes to mind, lush. I felt as if my body was pampered in these pants, its reminiscent of the fluffy towels you find in spas. Even better, they don’t slip. Meaning the next time you’re in a mat-to-mat packed class, sweating so profusely that the soles of your feet are even perspiring, you don’t have to worry that your feet will slip on the material in poses like tree. So while it doesn’t correct my alignment, I have to agree that it helps it. The Jen Jen top, not as plush as the pants. But very supportive, breathable and comfortable.
Clothes more graceful then me? Yes. And I’m relieved to report that as far as yoga clothes go these are pretty affordable. So they’ll be friendly to your wallet and the environment.
