How to Find the Right Sports Bras for Yoga

Yoga is a unique form of fitness that requires special care when choosing your activewear, and for women, that includes the right type of sports bra. Unlike running, which requires a bra that can protect breasts from high impact, yoga is a low-impact activity. But don’t be fooled, you’ll be twisting and turning in every possible way! Women with a large cup size will immediately understand the importance of a functional sports bra once they’re in a forward fold — or if they’re attempting a headstand.

Keep reading to learn about the important features for yoga bras.

The Best Sports Bras for Yoga – What Qualities Should They Have?

There aren’t too many “yoga bras” out there but there are certain elements you'll want to consider when looking for sports bras to make yoga, sports, or other physical activities enjoyable and fun. While you’ll find many fancy strappy tops, you may discover that they don’t provide enough control to keep you secure and relaxed. To get the most out of your workout, look out for these qualities in your yoga wear:

• A Secure Fit –To get the full benefits of your yoga class, you should be able to concentrate on form, rather than the fit of your bra. The best yoga bra will have straps that are wide, comfy and part of the overall smooth design. Adjustable straps, while they seem like a good idea, often have hardware that can irritate your skin and distract you from the workout. (And, metal hardware at Hot Yoga?!)

• Complete Coverage – A sports bra for yoga should have a mostly seamless front panel that fully covers the chest area, so that you can be secure in every pose.

• Control of Breast Motion – Even with a low-impact activity like yoga, there can be unwanted motion as you change positions or go from a standing posture to a seated one. The best yoga bras will minimize shifting and discomfort.

• Moisture Wicking and Breathable – Yoga can be a hot affair (especially Bikram!), so the ideal yoga sports bra will have fabric that's been engineered to keep you cool and dry.

• Stylish and Adaptable – The perfect yoga bra will look great, in addition to feeling great. It will have a modern, streamlined appearance that can be worn alone or under a loose-fitting chic top that you can wear until you warm up.

Discover Your Yoga Groove

There are several different styles of yoga. Each one has its own movements, complexity level, style, benefits — and clothing considerations. Here are the most popular forms.

Hatha Yoga

A slow-paced style that’s great for beginners. Positions are held to open the body and release tension. Wear a sports bra that’s smooth, flexible, and very comfortable. Women with a larger cup size will want full coverage to avoid a “wardrobe malfunction” during those downward facing dog and standing forward bend poses.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

As a fluid and graceful style, Vinyasa can be challenging depending on the class level. There are the same sports bra requirements as for hatha, with moisture-wicking material for when you start to sweat. For any form of yoga, sports bras should have smooth lines with no hardware that can irritate your skin.   

Restorative Yoga

Long holds and deep stretches make up this revitalizing style. Props are used to support the body, so the main requirement for apparel is comfort. You don’t want to wear anything that’s bulky or restricts your range of motion. For this style, sports bras should have smooth, sleek lines and a comfortable fit.

Power Yoga, Power Vinyasa

This style is essentially fitness-focused vinyasa practice. As an offshoot of ashtanga, power yoga builds internal heat and improves strength, stamina and flexibility while reducing stress. Since this is a highly athletic form, a high-performance yoga sports bra that provides flexibility, comfort and control is essential.

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga is another strenuous form which centers around the sun salutations of vinyasa practice and a formal series of postures. Because it’s highly energetic, all activewear, including your sports bra, should allow for a comfortable, seamless transition between poses. 

Yin Yoga

The purpose of this style is to improve flexibility while increasing circulation and regulating the body’s flow of energy. Yin Yoga is slow-paced with poses that are held for a long period of time, from 45 seconds to two minutes for beginners, so focus on finding comfortable yoga wear over anything.

Bikram Yoga

Commonly known as “hot yoga” This is a challenging workout that’s done in a very warm room. Yes, you will sweat! Bikram poses can be extremely strenuous, more so in hot temperatures, so dry-fit fabrics are a necessity.   

Kundalini Yoga

Breath work, mantras, chanting, Ayurvedic practices and the movement of energy to promote balance in the body’s central nervous system in this contemplative style. Some of the poses in this discipline are derived from hatha, so for this style activewear should be comfortable and secure. 

The Problem with Yoga Tops

Yoga wear, especially women’s designer tops, are often made to be stylish. They may have a “strappy look,” which is the latest fashion, but they might not provide much breast control for highly active disciplines or those with a larger bust size. What should you do if you want something that looks good and is practical? Fortunately, you can get a classy designer look and a high-quality sports bra at the same time.

SugarShock Yoga Sports Bras: The Perfect Addition to Your Yoga Practice!

Are you looking for a truly great yoga bra? Designed for high-impact sport activities, the SugarSports SugarShock® sports bra is also wonderful for yoga. Its unique, patented Shock Band acts as a shock absorber that stops breast motion. Unlike a traditional support bra, such as a compression bra or a bra with separate cups, this design really works to put an end to breast motion. 

This revolutionary yoga sports bra is made from premium sports material that’s breathable and sweat wicking, to keep you cool, dry and very comfortable. The SugarShock sports bra is made with every feature you’d want in a yoga bra. This includes a longer front panel, soft inner lining, rib cage band that won’t ride up when you move around and wide shoulder straps. Attractive and stylish, SugarShock sports bras coordinate perfectly with the rest of your yoga wear. 

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