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Compressive yet comfy, stretchy yet supportive, the best yoga pants and leggings are shockingly difficult to find.
Even though there are hundreds (thousands!)
Now, you may be thinking, Do the details really matter?
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Cant Idownward dogin any old pair of pants?
The answer is yes but withmanycaveats.
Read on below for the nine pairs that wowed us.
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TL;DR: Youll find yourself reaching for these again and again (and again).
“They provide continuous support and feel great from pose to pose.
They fit fairly snug around the thighs at first, but then contour to your body.
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Super flattering, comfortable, and durable.”
The fabric also didnt slip down my waist or overheat, which is rare for such a well-priced pair.
These are outrageously comfortable.
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Seriously, I never wanted to take them off.
The waistband is cozy, soft, and flattering.
They feel nice and cool, but also not overly compressive or athletic.
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“They definitely let you move in your full range of motion.”
The brands airlift construction offers lightweight compression and support to guide you from your first pose through Savasana.
Bonus points: The shiny fabric is giving mermaid in the very best way.
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After trying a few pairs with pockets, we chose the PrAna pair for its lightweight yet opaque fabric.
I can see that as a benefit, however."
Thats where CRZ Yoga comes in.
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This Amazon find offers a buttery, soft, sweat-wicking feel at a pretty unbeatable price.
“They’re quick drying and don’t limit your range of motion.”
Throughout my time trying the Wunder Unders, I found that there was very little they couldnt do.
You could definitely wear them in other classes, too.
They stay nice and cool throughout any workout, including hot yoga, and have a very high waistband.
The jersey fabric has a bit of stretchiness that makes it flattering for those of all heights.
“The fabric feels thick, soft, and very high quality,” says one tester.
“They have a cute criss-cross waist, but no pockets.
I wouldn’t say they’re particularly compressioned, which adds to their comfort.
Lululemon, Alo, Vuori, Athleta, and Beyond Yoga are among the top yoga brands.
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Kells McPhillipsis a health and wellness writer living in Los Angeles.
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