If you’ve managed to break through the stigma associated with yoga and accept it really isn’t just for women, then you’re going want some of the best yoga pants to wear to your sessions.
There’s no denying yoga is ever so slowly taking over the world. The discipline once heavily associated with women is now being accepted by guys everywhere, due to the numerous benefits it can provide. These include improved muscle strength, body conditioning, flexibility, and improved mental well-being.
Despite its associations with fitness, however, the clothes you wear to practice yoga need to be drastically different from those you would normally wear to the gym, or outside for a run (and you certainly wouldn’t wear your cycling lycra).
When it comes to yoga pants, you want to look for fabrics that are stretchy so that they can move as you do as you work your way up to being able to perform the splits. Coverage is also key because even though pants lend themselves to having longer legs, to avoid the risk of ‘hanging low’, you don’t want your pair of men’s yoga pants to be so skin-tight that you and the twins have no room to breathe.
And of course, style also plays an important role. Yes, you’re going to want a pair of yoga pants for men that ultimately perform well, but you’ve got to look cool in front of the ladies, right?
If you’re keen to try your hand at men’s yoga, here are some of the very best yoga pants for men currently available.
Lululemon
1/9Lululemon was literally created to cater for yogis everywhere and the company has become synonymous with all things mind, body, and soul. Lululemon now offers a complete range of everyday and gym clothing, but the brand still has a designated yoga range.
Lululemon has some of the best yoga pants for men, but our favourite is their In Mind Pant. They’re mega-stretchy and contour to your body so you’re not left with excess material dangling around. The fabric is sweat-wicking, and mesh panels are placed in particularly sweat-prone areas to increase airflow.
Alo Yoga
2/9Much like its name suggests, Alo Yoga is a brand that holds yoga at its heart. They aim to offer clothing that will not restrict the wearer, no matter what they’re doing. With supreme comfort and a modern look, Alo Yoga obviously has an extensive range of men’s yoga clothing which is well worth a look.
We highly recommend Alo Yoga’s Impel Sweatpant. You don’t have to reserve these for just studio use, Alo has designed the Impel to be just as stylish when hitting the streets. Pockets on the sides and rear can carry your everyday essentials, while elasticated ankle cuffs keep them structured and snug, perfect for when you practice yoga. So, as far as versatility goes, these are some of the best yoga pants you can pick up.
Rhone
3/9Rhone is a company that not only knows how to make high-performance clothing, suitable for all manner of fitness disciplines but knows how to make them look great in the process.
Their range of athleisure joggers is just that. Make no mistake, these aren’t your conventional joggers, they’re actually some of the best yoga pants out there, serving up a super-soft fabric that is sweat-wicking and extremely stretchy; you’ll feel nothing but comfortable when wearing any pair of Rhone’s joggers during a yoga class.
Olivers Apparel
4/9Olivers Apparel is another retailer that knows how to make male yogis look and feel good when in the studio. Its clothing range isn’t yoga-specific mind you, as it can be used across other sports, but the Bradbury Jogger, in particular, will have you downward dogging in no time thanks to its four-way stretch design.
They’re made from a water repellent fabric too, keeping you protected on the way to class and their tapered fit helps to keep you warm and to save any sagging fabric getting in the way of your stretching.
Vuori
5/9If you’re sick of rocking plain, boring activewear, Vuori might be the brand for you. They offer a range of activewear specially designed for yoga, that is available in a multitude of different colours, patterns, and styles to help you stand out in the yoga studio.
Their range of yoga pants for men is no different. Available in different colours, styles, and fabrics, you’ll find you perform your best while wearing a pair of Vuori men’s yoga pants but you’ll also look your best.
prAna
6/9If sustainability is incredibly important to you, prAna offers some of the best yoga pants for those who are environmentally conscious but don’t want to sacrifice style. They use ethically sourced cotton and recycled plastic to craft their garments which are constructed with fair trade certified labour.
prAna has a small range of men’s pants that have been designed specifically for yoga. All are incredibly stretchy, soft, and will take your practice to the next level.
Adidas
7/9Sporting giant Adidas has extensive clothing ranges for all manner of disciplines, but you may be surprised to learn that includes yoga. While some items of clothing can be used across multiple sports, several items within the yoga collection offer enhanced sweat-wicking fabrics that are cut in loose and relaxed silhouettes to allow for optimum flexibility.
Adidas has a small collection of yoga pants that are stretchy and uber comfortable, perfect for those tricky yoga poses. Available in multiple colours and styles, you’ll be able to constantly switch out your look.
Nike
8/9Nike is a company that needs no introduction; the sportswear brand makes quality products that both look great and perform well. Their years of experience with elite athletes and innate desire to innovate enables them to offer some of the best activewear available.
Nike has a great range of yoga pants for men that all feature dri-fit technology; an innovative fabric that keeps you dry no matter how much you sweat. Available in multiple fits and colours, you’ll be moving through your flow in style.
Gymshark
9/9Gymshark is a UK based fitness apparel brand known worldwide for their premium workout gear. While their Arrival Woven Joggers are not specifically designed for yoga, they are lightweight, slim-fitting, and have an elasticated waist making them a perfect option for when you’re heading to yoga class, as they’ll allow you to move freely and comfortably.
Available in classic grey & black, these pants are a great choice for men’s yoga practice. And, the added bonus is that you can use these joggers for other exercises too, like running or the gym (or sitting on the couch watching Netflix).