If you鈥檙e not a regular yogi, this is your sign to pull out your mat from the dark, dusty recesses under the couch and put on the clothes and music that make you want to tune in to your body. Even if it鈥檚 just for five minutes, give yourself the TLC of hip circles and cat-cow.
If you crush a 60-minute power session daily, slow it down and hone the basics. Are your fingertips clawing into the mat during down dog? Is your jaw relaxed in pigeon? Wherever you are in your practice, the warm months are the time to shake off hibernation mode and move with purpose. Breathe deep, set your intention, and get flowing in the best yoga gear this year.
Yeti Rambler 36 oz Bottle with Chug Cap and Rambler Bottle Sling ($50 and $40)
Proper hydration is key to achieving that deep release. The Rambler鈥檚 narrow chug cap is perfect for getting a quick, slosh-free sip of water in the middle of a session, and it screws off to reveal a wide mouth for easy cleaning. Pair it with the Bottle Sling and put an end to awkwardly juggling your stuff in and out of the studio. It even has a pocket for your class pass.
Jungmaven Jung Tee ($50)
Sometimes a highly technical top feels antithetical to yoga鈥檚 simplistic spirit. The Jung鈥檚 five-ounce hemp-cotton material is similar to your favorite worn-in natural-fiber tee鈥攎ore comfortable than something you鈥檇 wear while running. It stays cool and breezy during hot sessions and doesn鈥檛 stink afterward the way synthetics do. (XS鈥揦XL)
Prana Becksa Tank and Becksa 7/8 Leggings ($69 and $89)
This set is built to handle serious flow: the tank features a shelf bra for support, and the leggings have a belly-button-grazing rise that stays put. Side pockets stash your valuables before and after class. We love Prana鈥檚 recycled-polyester compression-rib fabric for its smooth, supportive feel, Bluesign eco certification, and UPF 50-plus sun protection. (XS鈥揦L / plus sizes XL鈥3X)
Vuori Kore Men鈥檚 Short ($68)
These shorts were so comfy that our tester didn鈥檛 want to take them off after his mat session. He loved the 7.5-inch length, which provides mobility and coverage during deep lunges, and the boxer-brief liner, which gives support and security during malasana and inversions. (XS鈥揦XL)
Lol毛 Pose 2-in-1 mat ($40)
The right surface makes all the difference between stumbling and soaring during your practice. The five-millimeter closed-cell foam in this Lol毛 mat provides a springy cushion and exceptional grip without tripping you up when you鈥檙e pivoting between warriors. As a bonus, it comes with an elastic carry strap that doubles as a stretching band to really get into those final floor poses.