Don’t let your fitness goals or wellness resolutions go out the window while gyms are still closed for the most part and we’re still squeezing in workouts in the nooks of our houses and crannies of our apartments. After all, most studios and gyms are offering livestreams or online sessions, and there’s even the option to bring a spinning bike to your very own living room (for a price!). It’s a great time to try out a new class or workout without even having to leave your house. Plus, a little physical activity can help tremendously with stress during these times. When it comes to finding the best yoga leggings or workout pants, there are a few factors to consider. The most important is that the leggings should be versatile: comfortable for yoga at home and sleek enough for a neighborhood run.
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- Best Yoga Leggings and Yoga Pants
- Alo Yoga High-Waist Airlift Leggings
- High-Rise Full-Length Takara Leggings
- Outdoor Voices Flex Leggings 25″
- IUGA Yoga Pants with Pockets
- Lululemon Align 28″ leggings
- Nike Yoga Luxe Infalon 7/8 yoga leggings
- Groove Pant Flare Super High-Rise Nulu, Lululemon
- Enduro Deep Waistband Bamboo Leggings, BAM Clothing
- Seamless Performance Leggings, COS
Best Yoga Leggings and Yoga Pants
Founder and CEO of Sisters of Yoga, Tie Simpson, swears by Alo Yoga’s high-rise leggings and matching sports bras. She currently has the Movement Bra and Airlift Leggings on heavy rotation in deep jade, a color she says “feels so regal and rich.” As for the bottoms themselves, she likes that these high-waist leggings feel “like skin while effortlessly flattering your curves.”
Jessie Levine, dancer, choreographer, and yoga instructor, worries about the same thing we all do: see-through pants. Thanks to the Takara Leggings from Carbon38, “I don’t have to worry about them being transparent or falling down my waist,” she says. “I like them because they are both sexy and functional.” But most important, she says, “They are supportive and sleek, making me feel powerful and graceful in my yoga practice.”
Take a lot of hot-yoga classes? Look no further than Ally Denton’s pick. The yoga instructor, who focuses on safe, effective alignment and dynamic, energetic movement, says her favorite pair is the 7/8 Flex Leggings by Outdoor Voices. “They stay in place through every pose and don’t weigh you down during super-sweaty hot-yoga classes. I love the high-waist fit, and the length hits perfectly—just above the ankle—for taller yogis like me.” And they last too. “After dozens of washes, they’ve maintained their stretch and shape—overall, great quality and durability for the price.”
IUGA Yoga Pants with Pockets
With over 2.7k five-star reviews on Amazon, these affordable yoga leggings have a legit cult following. According to the brand, these leggings were designed ‘by yogis, for yogis’, with an ultra-high-waisted, compressive fit and super-soft material with four-way stretch. Plus, they’ll give you change from £25 – what’s not to like?
Lululemon Align 28″ leggings
The crème de la crème of yoga leggings, not only do the lululemon Align leggings come in a huge range of colours and prints, they come in three lengths so they’ll be a perfect fit no matter your height. Top tip: if you’re petite, go for the 25” leg length for the perfect, ankle-skimming fit. They’re butter-soft, never go see-through and stay in place through even the sweatiest of sessions, making them well worth the money.
Nike Yoga Luxe Infalon 7/8 yoga leggings
Cool detailing, soft, stretchy fabric and sweat-wicking technology. These stylish Nike leggings are your new BFF – they gently compress as you flow from one pose to the next as well as feel super-soft to the touch and opaque no matter how ambitious the pose you’re attempting is.
Groove Pant Flare Super High-Rise Nulu, Lululemon
Don’t fancy something super tight? These high-rise, flared pants are the perfect alternative to bog-standard yoga pants and make for a perfect post-practise look. They’re buttery soft and weightless with a waistband pocket which holds your phone.
Enduro Deep Waistband Bamboo Leggings, BAM Clothing
BAM’s activewear is all sustainable, and these yoga pants are made from 64% bamboo and 24% organic cotton. The result? A high quality jersey that’s SERIOUSLY soft, giving you figure-sculpting support and total flexibility. And it stays opaque through even deep squats, and the flattering wide waistband makes them seriously comfortable and supportive.
Seamless Performance Leggings, COS
We want *everything* in COS’ new activewear drop – from these seamless yoga leggings to the matching sports bra and this pair of comfy AF bicycle shorts. Obsessed. Not only are these leggings made from recycled fabrics, but their seamless nature makes them super comfy as you flow from one pose to the next.
