Preparing for your first Bikram or Hot Yoga class? Ask the studio about the advertised temperature, format and equipment needed. Here are points to compare for choosing clothing and arranging your bag.
Prepare clothing for a heated class
Three points to consider before class:
- How the fabric feels on you and the clothing you enjoy moving in
- Length and volume to compare while sitting and bending
- Model information to distinguish from a matte or shiny appearance alone
Compare the complete outfit in movement, then plan what you want to wear for your return.
Compare cuts and coverage
Options for bottoms
Option 1: cycling shorts
- Choose length for your preferences
- Observe the cut while bending
- Different coverage from full-length leggings
- Try the waist height on you
Option 2: capri leggings
- An intermediate length if you prefer
- Compare the hem with class positions
- Assess fabric and cut together
Other options to try :
- Full-length leggings if you prefer more coverage
- Looser shorts, checking coverage in movement
- Bottoms you already own, to compare before buying
Options for the top
Option 1: a sports bra
- Choose the cut for your preferences
- Try the band and straps in movement
- ⭐ One option for your desired coverage
Option 2: a longline sports bra
- A length to compare with your bottoms
- Another coverage line
Other points to compare :
- A T-shirt if you want more torso coverage
- A loose or fitted top as you prefer
- Fastenings, seams and straps when tried on
Read fabric information
Composition is one piece of information: compare it with the model's construction and cut.
Useful information
- Stated composition for the specific model
- Advertised properties with the details provided for that model
- Construction and fit to compare in movement
Connect the information
- The fibre and its percentage appear in the composition
- Construction details complete this reading of the model
- Trying it on lets you observe the cut and feel on you
Prepare a useful fitting
In a shop, compare the garment on you and ask for details useful for your planned class. Use a concrete comparison:- Read the model's features
- Try the fit and coverage
- Ask about class directions
Choose colours
Colour choice can follow your preferences. Some shades to compare:
- Light gray to pair with the rest of the outfit
- Powder blue if you like light shades
- White with coverage to check as for any colour
Other possibilities:
- Black if you like dark tone-on-tone
- Navy / ink according to your wardrobe colours
- Deep saturated colors (terracotta, forest, burgundy)
Prepare class accessories
Ask the studio :
- Large mat towel if requested as part of the equipment
- Small personal towel for the face
- A water bottle to carry and refill according to studio facilities
- Strong hair tie
Recommended :
- Anti-sweat headband if you like wearing one
- Flip-flop sandals if suited to the studio spaces
- Dry T-shirt in the bag for the way back
Care according to the label
After class, arrange care according to each piece's label:
- Separate damp belongings from clean clothes for transport
- Choose washing permitted by the label
- Follow directions on care products
- Follow the model's drying directions
→ Our complete guide to care .
An example bag to adapt
Start with your current belongings, then add what the class requests:
- Shorts or leggings in a cut that suits you
- A sports bra or top for your desired coverage
- A mat towel
- A water bottle and belongings for your return
Prepare your bag for the class, then arrange care using your garment labels.
