Those of you considering taking yoga teacher training courses this year need to make sure that you’re wearing the right kind of clothing, since this particular form of the discipline may well be very different to the more traditional yoga styles you’ve been used to in the past.
You also need to be able to answer any and all questions that your future students may ask you – and they’re sure to want to know what’s best to wear when you’re doing yoga in a hot and humid studio.
A good rule of thumb where hot yoga is concerned is that less is generally more and while you (and your students) may feel a little bit self-conscious about baring some skin, remember that wearing fewer clothes can actually help improve your practice.
In terms of materials, remember that cotton becomes wet, heavy and uncomfortable when soaked in sweat so perhaps look out for performance clothing that wicks moisture away from the skin and has some spandex in it for a better fit, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout your practice.
Anyone feeling uncomfortable about doing yoga in a sports bra can just pull a very light tank top on – as long as it’s breathable. You don’t want to overheat, after all. And wearing something that’s easy to pull on and off is great because you can just whip it off if you do start feeling more comfortable with wearing less clothing.
As for your bottom half, wearing shorts may be more appropriate for hot yoga, instead of your yoga pants. You may find it hard to get into some poses, such as tree pose, because your feet may slip down your legs, in which case swap your shorts out for thin training leggings instead.
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