Clothing & accessories: Things to know before starting a yoga session

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Yoga Essential Clothing and Accessories
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• The significance of Yoga practices are widely
  recognized by people all over the world. Though
  many people do yoga as a tool for body fitness,
  it is actually meant for your physical, mental
  and spiritual wellness.
• Like in any other form of physical exercise,
  wearing the right kind of clothes and using the
  proper accessories is of prime importance in Yoga
  as well. Irrespective of the kind of yoga you are
  doing, your clothing and accessories that you use
  should fit your requirements

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• The prime concern here is, while doing yoga your
  body must be able move freely without
  restrictions through asanas. Usually you have to
  be careful about wearing loose fitting and
  breathable fabric preferably cotton. As certain
  poses of yoga are for toning your physic as well
  as enhancing flexibility, it is important to use
  the right yoga accessories as well which permit
  you to stretch.
• You can invest on the following clothing and
  accessories before starting a yoga session

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Comfortable Tops

• While choosing a top for yoga you should be
  careful that it should stay in place while doing
  a variety of inversions and other movements. It
  is advisable to go for loose fitting cotton tops
  over fitted inner ware or sports vests. Always
  remember to avoid buttons, underwire, belts and
  anything that can get caught on the mat or poke
  you while doing asanas.

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A Pair of Yoga Pants

• You need to choose a pair of pants preferably of
  lightweight material and can stretch due to the
  various stretching postures in yoga. You can
  choose from a pair of full pants, three /fourth
  pants or a comfortable pair of shorts or even a
  pair of leggings.

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A Yoga Mat

• It is essential to invest on a well-supported mat
  before starting your yoga practice. Depending on
  your health condition and flexibility you can
  choose either a thick mat or a thin one. If you
  have week knees or need support while sitting
  then it is better to go for a thicker mat. If you
  havent purchased a yoga mat yet, you can find
  lots of options by searching online sites or
  directly getting in touch with some of the
  leading yoga mats manufacturers in India.

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A Yoga Bag for the Mat

• You need to buy a bag for your mat as well so
  that you can carry it comfortably. You can either
  go for a bag or a mat strap which helps to keep
  your mat tidy.

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A Headband or a Hair Tie

• You can use either a headband or a hair tie to
  avoid your hair from falling on your face and
  forehead while exercising.
• The simple rule you have to remember is that your
  clothes or accessories should not come as a
  hindrance between you and your yoga practice. As
  you tend to sweat while doing yoga it is
  advisable to keep your body clean and clothes
  odor free. Always wear your most comfortable
  clothes and enjoy yoga in its fullness.

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