Yoga is all about getting in touch with your body, mind, and soul, but nothing ruins the zen of a good vinyasa flow like having to pull up your leggings mid-downward dog or fix a wedgie on the sly in child's pose. When it comes to yoga wear, not all shorts and leggings are created equal, which is why having a quality pair can totally transform the way you flow.
It's likely that by now, you've accumulated several pairs of leggings. But for those times you want to sign up for Bikram, get sweaty doing yoga in the park on a hot summer day, or just prefer something that feels a bit more lightweight and airy, you'll want a solid pair of comfortable shorts.
The best yoga shorts are lightweight and breathable. Most of them will feature a stretch fabric to move with you and all the bendy positions you'll be contorting your body into. Beyond that, it's up to you and your preference. Grab some baggy sweat shorts for a low-impact yin yoga class and then a few breathable, compression biker shorts for a more fast-paced Ashtanga class.
Whatever your yoga style is (or is not), the best part about the yoga shorts below is that athletic shorts are trendier than ever right now. All of these will look just as good on your yoga mat as they will with a crop top, denim jacket, and a cocktail.