T-shirt for yoga and quiet training at home

Short answer: For yoga and quiet training at home, a T-shirt should be soft and stretchy, with a fit that stays put when you bend and turn. Choose a light fabric without rough seams, and check that it does not fall over your face in downward dog.

Quiet training makes different demands from running

Yoga, stretching and calm strength work are about moving slowly and holding positions. The clothes therefore do not need to cope with a high pulse and hours of sweat, but they should give freedom and calm. You do not want to think about your clothes when you are concentrating on your breathing.

Stretch and freedom of movement

You need to be able to reach up, fold forward and twist the upper body without the fabric pulling tight. Choose a fabric with good stretch, and move around in the T-shirt before you take it to the mat. If it stretches across the shoulders and sides without pulling, it is a good choice.

The length, so the T-shirt stays where it should

In many yoga positions the head is down, and a loose T-shirt then falls towards your face. Choose a fit that lies calmly against the body without being tight, or a length you can tuck into your trousers. Try downward dog and a forward fold, and see whether it stays in place.

Seams and labels against the mat

When you lie on your back or sit on the mat, you feel seams more clearly than usual. Choose a T-shirt with flat seams and no stiff label at the neck, so you are not irritated during relaxation. Cut the label off if need be. Feel the lower back, where you rest.

Temperature and layers

Quiet movement produces less heat than running, and many get cold when they lie still. Put on a thin T-shirt and a jumper over it that you can take on and off. You will find a selection among the bamboo T-shirts for women, and a top layer for the cold can be a bamboo sweatshirt for women.

Underwear that does not bother you

In yoga you bend and twist, so underwear should be soft, stretchy and without hard seams. Choose a fit that does not roll or slide when you move. You can see a selection among the bamboo underwear for women, and it can be a good idea to try several models.

Washing and odour after training

Even with quiet training, clothes get damp. Hang them to dry as soon as you finish, instead of putting them in the basket. Wash according to the care label, at a low temperature and without fabric softener, which can leave a film on the fabric. Let the clothes dry completely before you put them away.

Make it a calm habit

It helps to have a set of clothes used only for training at home. When you put on the T-shirt, the body knows it is time to settle down. It does not have to be expensive or special, just something you like wearing and can move easily in.

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in a T-shirt for yoga?

Look for a soft, stretchy fabric, flat seams and a fit that stays put when you bend. Fold forward in the T-shirt before you use it on the mat.

Should the T-shirt fit tightly or loosely for yoga?

A calm fit that does not pull and does not fall over your face is best. If it is too loose, you can tuck it into your trousers.

How do I keep the T-shirt fresh after training?

Hang it to dry as soon as you finish, and wash it according to the care label. Do not leave it damp in a basket, so odour does not settle.

See our range of bamboo t-shirts for men.