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Yoga Clothing and Equipment

Even though yogis practice non-attachment to physical objects, there are a few things it's useful to have when starting your practice. Essential yoga equipment includes mats, clothing, and props.

Yoga Pants for Women
You'll definitely need some kind of pants if you're going to do yoga. As you can imagine, there are a ton of options out there, so here are some of the most popular choices.

Yoga Panties
Do you need special panties for yoga? Probably not, but if visible panty line is getting you down and you can't stand the idea of a thong, check out my yoga panty research.

Best Yoga Pants for Men
Find the best yoga pants for men, in a range of styles, from top yoga apparel companies.

Best Yoga Shorts for Men
If you prefer shorts to pants for your yoga practice, have a look here for a wide range of styles.

Hot Yoga Wear
You might want to dress a little differently for hot yoga sine you will be sweating so much. See what hot yoga teacher Darla Magee recommends.

Lululemon Athletica
A profile of Lululemon Athletica, a very successful brand of yoga clothing.

be present Yoga Pants
Be present's signature pants include the Agility, Mobility, and Kona. See what makes each of these pants unique.

Review - Agility Yoga Pants by Be Present
Be Present's Agility yoga pants are some of my personal favorite pants. See why these pants have won my heart.

Ultimate Yoga Mat Review
It's tough to decide which yoga mat to invest in, but this comparison chart makes it easy by breaking down all the stats you need to know on the top five yoga mats.

Yoga Mat Owner's Guide
Your all-around guide to owning a yoga mat including a buyer's guide and cleaning instructions.

Which Yoga Mat Do You Recommend?
Tell us about your favorite yoga mat and why it works for you.

Manduka Black Mat PRO Review
The popular Manduka PRO is the favorite mat of many yoga lovers. Find out what sets this mat apart from the competition.

Review - Harmony II Yoga Mat by Jade Yoga
A review of the PVC-free Harmony II Yoga Mat by Jade Yoga.

Manduka eKO Lite Yoga Mat Review
An alternative mat for those yoga students who are concerned about the environmental impact of PVC mats.

Kulae tpECOmat
The Kulae tpECOmat is a good choice for lightweight yoga mat, but may not hold up during repeated use. Read my review.

Lotuspad Eco Yoga Mat Review
TPE yoga mays are a new alternative to PVC mats. See how they compare.

Yogitoes Skidless Towel
Are Yogitoes Skidless Towels worth it?

Yoga Mat Bags
Whether you are looking for the traditional tubular yoga mat bag or something a little more unusual, this is the place to see the cutest yoga bags. Some yoga bags pass as high-fashion handbags or sporty messenger totes and then, surprise!, feature hidden straps for your yoga mat. The best bags look good and give great functionality.

yogitoes rUNIVERSE Yoga Bag
The rUNIVERSE yoga bag is made from recycled materials. See what we thought after taking it out for a test drive.

Review - Tool Bag by Crescent Moon
A cute mat bag that can double as your everyday tote.

Review - Mat Sleeve Messenger Bag by Crescent Moon
The Mat Sleeve Messenger bag looks like mind-manners, cross body tote, but it has a hidden sleeve for your yoga mat.

Yoga Props Illustrated
Popular yoga props are pictured and their uses explained.

Basic Yoga Equipment
The basic yoga equipment you need to get started practicing yoga.

Yoga Supplies
The basic supplies you need to do yoga at home.

Yoga Gift Guide
Holiday gift idea for the yogis you love. There's something on this list for every budget.

Yoga Gifts for Men
The yoga dudes in your life will appreciate these gifts picked out with them in mind.

Three Minute Egg Yoga Prop
The oval-shaped Three Minute Egg yoga block has some real advantages over a rectangular block.

Savasana Props
Eye pillows and bolsters to support the body help you let go and relax in savasana,

Yoga ToeSox Review
Wondering what the deal is with those crazy ToeSox? Find out here.

meSheeky Yoga Skirts
Do we really need yoga skirts? Let's find out.

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