BAM, Yoga and Wellbeing
Expert Tips to help you choose Yoga Pants
Not sure which yoga pants are best for you? Discover our latest styles and fabrics to find your new favourite yoga outfit. Plus, check out our handy guide on how to choose your next yoga bottoms.
How to find the perfect yoga pants
Choosing the perfect Yoga or Pilates outfit goes beyond style. It’s about feeling your best while being able to flow freely throughout your practice. We have launched a broader range of new yoga pant silhouettes than ever before, specifically designed for movement and versatility. And perfect for Pilates too.
While the beloved yoga legging is still – and always will be – a wardrobe staple, other Yoga or Pilates trouser types such as palazzo pants and flare yoga pants are growing in popularity.
With the growing interest in varying yoga silhouettes, our product design team have incorporated a range of styles in the brand’s latest range. These styles include BAM’s Horizon Yoga Palazzo Pants, Stour Bamboo Cropped Joggers, Horizon Bamboo Tulip Leg Yoga Pants, and Horizon Linen Cropped Trousers.
From top: Horizon Yoga Palazzo Pants £46, Horizon Bamboo Tulip Leg Yoga Pants £49, Grace Bamboo Yoga Pants £46
Each of our yoga pieces is tested rigorously by real yoga instructors, to ensure the design allows for movement and comfort. Our nature-based fabrics offer unrivalled breathability, softness, and sweat-wicking properties, making them perfect for activewear you can wear everywhere.
Where the perfect, high-performing, nature-based fabric doesn’t already exist for yoga clothes, we create our own. Using lightweight bamboo viscose, organic cotton, and linen, our latest yoga silhouettes feature a range of styles and colours, with pockets for practicality and ample room to breathe.
Natalie O’Connell, Head of Design at BAM, said “A huge amount of care and attention has gone into our latest collection, with a focus on designing yoga silhouettes for every form of practice and movement. Yoga trousers can be perfect for slower, more contemplative yin classes, with looser fits and layered options for unrestricted movement.
“BAM’s Tulip Leg Yoga Pants for example, offer comfort and ease of movement, but also effortlessly transition from the mat to everyday wear, saving the hassle of changing after class.”
Our Top Tips when choosing Yoga Bottoms
Which yoga pants are the best for women? Natalie O’Connell, Head of Design at BAM, has pulled together her list of tips of things to consider when choosing a yoga trouser.
Opt for a supportive waistband.
“Our Grace Yoga Pants have a double-thickness waistband if you are looking for a bit of added support, or our Women’s Horizon Cuffed Bamboo Yoga Pants have a deep fold over waistband and two hip pockets as another option.”
Choose styles that offer freedom of movement
“You may want to avoid restrictive clothing, so you either need a loose fit or plenty of stretch. The close fit of leggings can feel comforting and while you can expect them to stay put throughout your practice, they shouldn’t feel tight. Because they are supportive, we use 12% elastane in our Enduro leggings so you can move easily. With yoga pants, the fabric is looser and many practitioners like this sense of freedom – they really do have a barely there feel.”
Make sure they are opaque / squat-proof
“One of the concerns with leggings is that they can be a little see-through. We created our truly opaque Enduro leggings for just this reason. Yoga pants avoid this problem altogether as the fabric isn’t tight against your body.”
Go for styles that will stay put
“Most of our yoga pants gather in at the ankle or knee so that whatever your pose, they’ll stay put. Our Poise Bamboo Yogi Pants for example, are made for yoga, with a wide, soft waistband that doesn’t dig in, and fitted ankle cuffs that stay put in any pose.”
Choose breathable fabrics
“Natural breathable fibres will give you a more comfortable practice. We work with bamboo viscose because it’s not only breathable but incredibly soft. It’s also absorbent so even in a warming practice it will help you regulate your temperature.”
Are leggings or yoga pants better for certain types of yoga?
“It’s totally up to your own personal preference, so there’s no right or wrong answer! For restorative classes, yoga pants can feel more relaxing and comforting, especially in supersoft bamboo viscose. For more dynamic classes like Ashtanga or Vinyasa, lightweight leggings from BAM’s seamless range give you 360-degree stretch.”
Opt for styles that can blend seamlessly into your everyday wardrobe
“As loungewear becomes part of our day-to-day look, the joy of yoga pants is that you can move from your mat and on into your day (our yoga pants even have pockets).”
Finding the perfect yoga pants can transform your practice. Whether you prefer the classic legging or are eager to try new silhouettes, our range has something for everyone. With our thoughtfully designed, nature-based fabrics and a variety of styles, you’re sure to find your new favourite yoga outfit. Check out our guide on what to wear to yoga for more inspiration.
