When you’re concentrating through a yoga class, the last thing you want to think about is your clothing.  You don’t want to worry that your shirt is riding up, or your pants are slipping. Nobody wants their downward facing dog turning into downward falling pants. Choosing the right yoga clothes for your frame and type of yoga can make your class more enjoyable.

It seems as though yoga clothing designers think of everything when they create these body-hugging garments. The flat stitching means there’s no chafing from seams, no matter what pose you hold. Pockets are flat with hidden zippers, so as not to disturb the clothing’s clean lines. Some clothing even features stretchy zipper pulls that can double as hair elastics. Gussets, or diamond-shaped fabric inserts, are placed in areas of stress to provide greater mobility and reinforcement during your workout.

Not only is yoga wear flattering and stylish, but it’s high-tech, too. It’s made with stretchable, breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the body. Sweat is pulled to the outside surface of the material so it can evaporate more quickly, so even when you’re perspiring, you feel dry. Some materials have inherent odor-neutralizing properties your workout wear also stays fresher-smelling. Your yoga classmates will thank you.

Yoga pants comfortably skim your figure, providing a smooth silhouette, which is perfect when you need to focus on your yoga sequences. Some feature adjustable fold-over waistbands that won’t dig in or pull. Styles include flared bottoms, which balance out your curves and make you appear leaner, and capri, which eliminates the issue of stepping on pants that are too long.

Yoga tops are sleek and form-fitting. Many include a built-in bra to eliminate the issue of wearing a separate garment with straps that can fall down. Adjustable straps on yoga tops help provide a custom fit no matter what your size. Some tops are made of thick Spandex which offers additional support around the core area for extra help during challenging ab work.

Styles and colors range from simple and subdued to bold and bright. Yoga wear is stylish enough to be worn outside of the studio. It also performs well under pressure, so it’s a perfect choice to wear during your weight training or cardio circuit. Even after a strenuous workout, your yoga clothes will still fit the way they did when you put them on, without sagging or bunching up.

Yoga is meant to calm your mind and help you get in tune with your body. This is much easier to do when you’re wearing clothes that move with you. Yoga clothing is designed to help you make the most of your workout, while flattering your figure.