One can never have too many yoga pants, right? However, it is not just about how cute they look. When we practice yoga, we want our activewear to be flexible, comfortable, sweat-wicking, and even sustainable.
There are hundreds of yoga brands out there and not all of them are included below. We selected a few hand-picked brands that we are particularly obsessed with this season for a variety of yoga needs such as yoga gear including mats and straps as well as yoga clothing such as pants, tops, socks, undergarments, and more.
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PrAna
Named after the Hindu philosophy, which includes martial arts, yoga, and traditional medicine, PrAna is a premium activewear company that offers sustainable and green clothing and yoga equipment. Their clothing is made from organic cotton and hemp, recycled wool, and recycled polyester, which protect the environment.
As for their apparel, it is made for a totally adventurous lifestyle and is comfy, super-trendy, versatile
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It is very difficult to choose just one but PrAna’s Midtown Capri is one of its staples and very popular among its customers. It is not just great for wearing to a yoga class, but also great for traveling, the beach, and even to bars.
Lululemon
Lululemon claim to fame is their yoga pants. The activewear brand creates technical athletic clothes for yogis, runners, and swimmers. However, the great thing about hem is the huge number of yoga accessories and equipment they produce, including great-looking yoga bags, water bottles, and headbands. The brand features very innovative, stylish, and colorful apparel.
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Although the brand has made its name through its leggings, it also sells the best yoga tops in the industry. Our personal favorite is their racerback tops which should ideally be worn over the Free to be Bra (Wild) top, for the perfect yoga look.
Alo Yoga
A-list stars like Halle Berry are crazy about Alo Yoga and why not? Alo designs slimming leggings that move with you but stay in one place. They make the most beautiful and intricate tops that can be flowy, relaxed, or tight, along with cute matching sports bras, snazzy leggings, and a comfy stylish jacket for chilly days, so that you can get your whole yoga wardrobe from a single place.
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One of our personal favorite apparel is the Women’s Wanderer long sleeve top with matching sports bra and leggings. The top is covered in cutouts that make it look like lace and is available in a large variety of stunning colors.
Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga works on the principle that people of all shape size and colors should be able to wear their wonderful clothing. To that end, the company fit tests its products on real people. Beyond Yoga’s clothes are made of high-quality material which requires low maintenance, and are designed to empower women. The company also sources its material responsibly and sustainably.
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Beyond Yoga’s Spacedye leggings are made with Spacedye performance fabric which is super-cozy and feels velvety on your skin. Since they fit test on real people, the size is also perfect; the high-waisted pants sit comfortably above the navel and don’t cinch your stomach. They are perfect for flowing poses.
Manduka
Manduka makes a wide range of fine yoga performance products which range from apparel to yoga mats and towels. The company’s first product was a black mat with a firm non-slip grip and it became its claim to fame. Manduka strives to reduce environmental waste and source its material in an environmentally friendly way.
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Manduka’s skidless mat towels are one of its bestselling products. The mats are created with beautiful vibrant colors and patterns and are extremely soft, absorbent, and sustainable.
Jade Yoga
Speaking of non-slipping mats, another great yoga brand to look for those is Jade Yoga. The company was first opened to provide a solution for Oriental rug buyers around the world. The fine oriental rugs would slip during yoga practice as there were no yoga pads under them to provide cushion and prevent slippage.
Spotting the opportunity, Jade Yoga started building rubber mats under the rugs and now the company sells them in a variety of patterns, styles, and colors.
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The plus point about these richly colored padded mats is that they are made from natural, eco-friendly rubber instead of artificial fabric like PVC.
La Vie Boheme Yoga
As the name suggests, this yoga brand uses bohemian colors and patterns while designing yoga mats and apparel. Although these yoga mats may not be as technically made as Jade Yoga mats, their beautifully flowing patterns are very inspiring, vibrant, and stunning.
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For anyone who loves fashion, yoga, and travel, these yoga mats are a perfect accessory for their adventure. All La Vie Boheme Yoga mats have intricate patterns and colors and are stand apart from other branded products.
Athleta
Gap’s Athleta makes a variety of sportswear for women and girls but our current favorite is their yoga line. Athleta makes premium-quality, highly durable yoga clothes, which consist of sports bras with lovely details like criss-cross backs and brightly colored compression tights.
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These calf-length compressions Capri tights are one of our favorite apparel from Athleta. The design is very bohemians and the colors are very brilliant. In addition, it is super reliable and comfy to wear.
Under Armour
Once only offering men’s apparel, Under Armour made the right move when it decided to expand its reach to women. The company is known for making a microfiber technology that wicked moisture and kept athletes dry, cool and light. Its venture into yoga apparel is one of the best decisions it ever made.
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This black-and-white outfit is one of our favorite designs. Just take a look at the graphic sports bra with cut-out detailing on the back. Pair it up with geometrically printed silver and grey pants.
Onzie
If you are looking for yoga wear that is super fun colorful, and vibrant, look no further than Onzie. The company produces apparel with fierce designs including graphic patterns, multiple colors, and animal prints to express your inner ferocity. They also make the best flowy top with low backs that can be paired perfectly with their cool and funky sports bras.
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KiraGrace
The great thing about KiraGrace is not just their beautiful yoga apparel but also their dedication to integrity, compassion, and honor. To that end, they send proceeds from their sales to a single charity each year. The yoga brand offers apparel in versatile designs from black monochromatic sleek halter tops to particolored paisley-patterned yoga pants.
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One of our favorite picks I this minimal white crop top with a criss-cross neckline made from moisture-wicking spandex, which offers extra coverage and support.
Montiel
The California-based company Montiel partners with local apparel manufacturers to bring you stunning designs, luxurious fabrics, and flattering cuts. Montiel’s designs are a fusion of classic cuts and modern elegance, a combination that never goes out of style. The clothes are not just super stylish, they are also extremely comfortable.
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The perfect twist on a classic T-shirt, the Olivia Tee has the traditional boat-neck front, but an open back with a draping bottom. To perfect the gorgeous yoga look, pair this tee with a strappy Teardrop bra.
Cozy Orange
The brand lives up to its name by making very cozy and comfy activewear. Another plus point is that is dedicated to source its material in sustainable ways. For example, they wrap your clothes into packaging made from recycled material which reduces plastic waste. It also works in partnership with water.org and World Vision.
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If you want brightly colored and vibrant yoga outfits, Cozy Orange has the perfect apparel for you. One of our current favorites is this plum sports bra and shorts outfit made of super-stretchy material.
Carrot Banana Peach
The deliciously named Carrot Banana Peach yoga brand promotes living an organic life and to that end offers plant-based activewear made from soybean, aloe vera, bamboo, cotton fibers, and even milk! These apparels are super-soft and provide a unique comfort and high performance. However, they also offer a beautiful range of yoga props and accessories.
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This plastic-free with a smooth spongy rubber surface provides a buffer. It is made with jute and does not emit toxins when it is burnt.
Satva
Like its namesake, Satva, which means purity, is committed to living a clean and pure life. Their mission is to create a holistic, ethical, and harmonious ecosystem that satisfies customers, empowers impoverished farming communities, and improves the global environment. To fulfill this goal, all their clothing is sustainably sourced and made from natural green ingredients like non-GMO cotton.
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This gorgeous marina blue jacket is made from 95% cotton and 5% Lycra jersey and is super soft to the touch. To get the perfect look, pair it up with the organic yoga tank in Blue Mosaic.
Anjali
The Anjali brand works on the yogic principle and is sweatshop-free. Their clothing is also all made in the United States and they hold themselves up to elevated standards. Anjali calls its clothing artwork and seeks to create harmony between clothes that feel good on the skin and a lifestyle that honors the practice of yoga.
The brand offers yoga wear in bright colors, versatile designs, and amazing patterns
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The Viracity Bra comes in a color-block violet and black design and feels buttery soft on the skin. The strappy detailing on the back is very eye-catching and the fabric is moisture-wicking and has antimicrobial properties.
Green Apple
Green Apple is yet another yoga apparel company that is dedicated to using sustainable fabrics in its clothes. One key ingredient in their clothes is bamboo, which is not just good for the environment but is also hypo-allergenic, moisture-wicking, and antibacterial. These clothes also offer the optimal temperature and provide protection from ultraviolet radiation.
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These pants are super-soft and luxurious and allow you free flow during yoga practice. They can also be worn while traveling, shopping, or be-bopping around town. We also love the brilliantly neon ultraviolet color.
Adidas
The wonderful thing about Adidas is that it is one of the very few super-popular mainstream big brands that take environmental sustainability and social responsibility seriously. The brand’s yoga line offers activewear that guarantees, durability, functionality, and optimal performance. This season, Adidas has gone all out and is rocking the coolest vibes, patterns, and colors.
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Just check out the combination of vivid orange slogan stripes and the pale floral pastel design of the background in this sports bra and legging ensemble. We are loving this outfit.
Shining Shakti
Shining Shakti creates earth-conscious yoga apparel for the wild child inside all of us. The brand creates the best tree-hugging pants which are infused with organic cotton and dyed with love. The yoga pants are very soft, comfy, and free-flowing, allowing for maximum flexibility and movement.
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If you want to buy yoga pants that remind you of the tropics, go for this brand. Just check out the very realistic aquamarine and sun-yellow colors in this dreamy pair of pants.
Teeki
The yoga band Teeki has become an icon when it comes to activewear fashion. Teeki offers bold prints, striped patterns, and vivid colors that are fun to wear and does all of this in a sustainable way. The brand uses materials like recycled plastic bottles for its yoga pants
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It is hard to see how materials like plastic could produce this vibrant and brilliant pair of hot pants but that’s what Teeki does. It was very hard to select just one pair of hot pants but we finally settled for the Pheonix Rising Hot Pants.
Wolven Threads
Another example of a sustainable and high-quality yoga brand is the Wolven Threads. The activewear brand creates its clothes from recycled plastic bottles and many of its designs take inspiration from nature. As such, the brand prefers highly unique sacred and geometrical patterns in its tights, sports bras, and swimsuits.
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Just take a look at this fantastic fusion of nature and geometry in this Heliocentric crop top and leggings outfit. This is art at its finest.
Daughters of Culture
This activewear brand pays homage to different cultures of the world through its beautiful prints and inspiring color. Their most recent Egyptian-inspired designs are a complete hit and their fabric is soft enough that you can sleep in it. Check out the wild combination of jumpsuits, kimonos, and sports bras at Daughters of Culture
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One of our most favorite designs from the Daughters of Culture collection is the Dream of Cairo Infinity Bra with its multi-strapped adjustable back which is ideal for heated vinyasa or Bikram yoga.
Spiritual Gangster
The Spiritual Gangster offers activewear for the new generation of yogis. Each of their clothes has minimalistic designs and serves as a powerful statement. From their cute color-block sports bra to their infamous muscle tanks, this brand has all the yoga wear for millennials.
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You won’t go amiss with this black tank top and bike shorts ensemble with the cute little rainbow stripe on the side. Note the adorable little logo design on the back of the top and pants.
Ivy Park
When a brand is cofounded by Beyonce, you know it is guaranteed to be fierce. Queen Bey paired up with Topshop to open up Ivy Park, the high fashion brand which offers function and versatility. From its flirty bra top to its stylish jackets, Ivy Park will help you channel your inner feminist and diva while you are working up a sweat.
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Who says sports bras have to be made of plain cotton fabric? This sequined cropped top shows that you can add some bling to your yoga routine.
Hard Tail
The family-owned yoga wear brand always remains in style, not least because of its modern designs, on-point trends, and tie-dye prints. This season, Hard Tail introduced a remarkable collection of crop tops and strappy sports bra tops and we can’t get enough of them.
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One of our favorite bottoms is these crystal-dip capris with a high waist. The fabric is super soft and the elastic sits comfortably on the waist.
Did you find what you were looking for? Just go through this list and you are sure to get the yoga outfit that you always dreamed of.