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Whether fitted or flared, seamless or high-rise, you need a pair you can rely on
While practising yoga provides us with a moment of zen and calm, shopping for the perfect pair of yoga leggings can have quite the opposite effect.
They need to be soft and flexible, so they can move with your flow without restriction, and it’s a good idea to check the fabric is fully opaque, so you don’t show off your underwear along with your downward dog. Apart from those criteria, the options come down to personal preference.
Some people like flared or loose yoga pants made from a smooth fabric, while others prefer a more compressive design, as they believe it holds their form tighter, makes them more aware of adjustments needed and supports their core.
Further choices to make are whether you like bright colours or calming shades, and if you want a full leg, cropped leg or a 7/8 leg, which falls to just above the ankles. If you’re doing a particularly vigorous or hot yoga class, our opinion is the less fabric, the better. However, it doesn’t matter too much, as long as the material is capable of wicking away sweat and is breathable.
With prices ranging from less than £20 to more than £120, how do you know which yoga leggings will make you feel (and look) great? We stretched and stood on our heads for hours to find the best yoga pants and leggings on the market.
These leggings were tested in a variety of studio classes and at home while following the YouTube channel Yoga with Adriene. We assessed comfort, shape, waistband height and how well the leggings stayed up, as well as style and colour scheme. Each was worn for a hot yoga class at least once, to test the sweat-wicking capabilities, too.
We did sun salutations, downward dog, and attempted headstands to check the leggings didn’t sag, dig in or become transparent. We also washed each pair to test whether they remained soft and supportive after multiple uses.
Soft, stretchy and so comfortable, the Decathlon Kimjaly yoga leggings really surprised us, as we didn’t think it was possible to get such high-quality fabric for less than £40. However, we were also impressed by the flattering fit of the LDNR fatal attraction yoga leggings. If you prefer looser yoga pants, we recommend the Bam Grace bamboo option.
Now all you need is the best yoga mat to complete your zen setup