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Yoga Pants for Women

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Updated April 01, 2012

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The yoga clothing industry has produced a wealth of options for women's yoga pants. Maybe too many options. To help you sift through the choices, here are some of the most popular brands and styles.

1. be present Mobility Pants

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Personal favorite of this Yoga Guide for their flattering cut, vibrant colors, functionality, and wearability. The Mobility pant is cropped at mid calf and had slits up the side so you can easily check your alignment. The Agility (full-length) and Kona (knee-length) pants are pretty awesome too.

2. Hyde Alignment Knickers

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Hyde Alignment Knickers are a functional yet flattering yoga pant. They are light-weight and stretchy without being too clingy. The rollover waistband lets you decide your own level of coverage and guarantees that your butt will not be left hanging out when you bend over. The front slit over the knee (so you can check your alignment, natch) adds a bit of flare.

3. Lululemon Groove Pants

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Lululemon's best-selling Groove Pant is a bootcut, full-length, stretchy pant with a dizzying array of different patterns decorating the waist band. This forgiving cut is low on the waist, fitted through the seat, and flared at the ankle. Many a yogini swears these reversible pants are the ones that make her butt look its best.

4. Hard Tail Foldover Pants

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Hard Tail's full length pants with the foldover waist band are extremely popular with tall, slender yoginis. These pants are tight in the seat and thigh, flared at the ankle, and run long. Hard Tail's leggings and capris are also often spotted around the yoga studio. If you've got the bod, these pants look super hot.

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5. Prana Asana Pants

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Prana's popular Asana model is a loose-fitting pant that also comes in knee- and capri-length versions, so if you love it, you'll be able to wear it year-round. The fabric is quick drying and lightweight.

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6. Lucy Hatha Power Pants

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Great-fitting, long-wearing pants from activewear company Lucy are a yoga favorite. The Hatha Power Pant is a straight-legged cotton pant that looks good on a variety of body types. Lucy's pants also come in three lengths (short, regular, and tall) to further guarantee a perfect fit.

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