Trying new things can be hard. Especially if we are not accustomed to stepping outside of our comfort zone regularly. Therefore, if you have never attended a yoga studio before, it might feel nerve wracking. You may even find yourself thinking some of the following…
What is something that all humans have in common? After decades of interviewing a range of individuals from Barack Obama to Beyonce to top entrepreneur's and everyday folk, Oprah Winfrey shared that at the end of each interview, her guest would turn to her and quietly ask ‘Was that OK?’ It was through these moments that she discovered that most of us are asking the following questions as we move through life:
I'm all too familiar with staying in a 'safe space' of what is familiar or comfortable but I've learnt over the years that I need to become comfortable with discomfort (although this is a daily practice). Particularly when it comes to trying new things. We might stay in our comfort zone for many reasons: fear of looking silly, fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of truly being seen, fear of not living in the box that we have put ourselves in, or that others have put us in (how obedient of us!) The list goes on. I've discovered however, that once we courageously push through a fear, it's amazing how the force of that fear loses momentum and we realise that the worst part of the experience was fear itself. Often the outcome is a lot more underwhelming than we might have thought! You might ask yourself, Why on earth was I so afraid? The good news is, for that bravery we are usually rewarded in some way. Whether its learning a new skill, building confidence in a certain area, making a new connection, gaining respect for ourselves or from others, or even learning a lesson if things don't go the way we had hoped. Most importantly we strengthen our courage 'muscle' 💪
I’d been curious about Gymshark for a while and I had visited their site multiple times. It took me a little while to figure out what leggings they recommended for yoga but after a bit of clicking around I came across the Elevate line. I’ve tried the Longline bra from this collection as well, but this review will be focusing purely on the leggings. Summary I wanted to love these leggings but if I’m being completely honest, I don’t recommend these as yoga clothing. I’ll go into it more below but long story short, I experienced pretty bad rolling at the waist (across several sizes) and because of this point, they aren’t very functional. On a positive note - I do love the way they look visually, they provide great stretch and are very flattering. All in all, this is a pretty mixed bag of a review!
The Seamless 7/8 Yoga leggings from Decathlon have quite a popular following and they are a style that has been produced in a range of different colours to date. I was keen to try these as I like to present a range of different price points on this website and these certainly come in at the affordable end of the yoga legging spectrum. Summary After trying these out I would describe the Kimjaly Seamless 7/8 Leggings as high on comfort, affordability and visually I think that they are a flattering shape. They have a unique fabric which I go into below, that whilst is very comfortable, it isn’t going to provide you with extra support if that is something that you are looking for. Overall I think that these are a really nice option for anyone looking for basic yoga leggings that are good quality, that aren’t going to break the bank - particularly for those who might be new to yoga and not willing to invest in more premium options.
Before trying these M&S leggings, I was optimistic but didn’t have super high hopes, simply due to the fact that M&S isn’t specifically an activewear brand, let alone a yoga brand. However, I must say I was pleasantly surprised after wearing these and they were instantly some of the most flattering yoga leggings I’ve worn and are a well considered product.
The Mallea Yoga Leggings were specifically designed with yoga in mind and because of this I believe that BAM have created a legging that all yogis would appreciate.
The Super Soft 7/8 Yoga Leggings are a high-quality yoga legging that provides comfort, durability, and style. They are made of a soft, breathable fabric that is perfect for yoga. In my opinion, one of the main differentiators with these leggings is that they provide you with a lovely cinched figure due to the particular placement of their seam lines.
I own two pairs of these leggings, and have done so for several years now. I would say that the quality of the fabric is high and they have lasted well. What I particularly appreciate about these leggings is the array of fun patterns that you can choose from. I wouldn’t say that they were necessarily as comfortable as other brands I've tried, however they are solid yoga pants and ones that I still wear to practise in.
The Align High-Rise pants are lululemon’s most popular yoga leggings and modern yogis for many years now have been raving about them. I’m going to start off this review by saying that I've owned multiple pairs of Align pants over the years in various lengths and have worn and washed them 100’s of times. Therefore you can be sure that this is written by someone who has well and truly tested this particular product over a period of time! Summary Should you buy these? YES, I believe that they are worth it. As long as you follow the care instructions and find the size that fits you best then you will probably join a long line of Align pant converts! Ok, let’s get into why...