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Cold yoga class- ideas on what to wear?

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speakout · 24/11/2021 07:17

I am naturally a cold critter- but as winter approaches a couple of my yoga classes are absolutely freezing cold.
One or two class members throw open sets of double fire doors the moment we arrive and I spend an an uncomfortable hour with icy hands and feet that cramp because of the cold.
I understand the need for fresh air and Covid etc, but any suggestions for what to wear in a cold hall? Yesterday the temperature in the hall was 5 degrees! The teacher us aware that we all have different temperature needs, but she is menopausal and loves a cold room too as she buids up hot flushes during class!!
I have yoga socks but sind they slip and I can;t get a great grip. Loose clothes tend to ride up, when I am inverted or down dog, tight layers restrict my movement.
Someone suggested fleece lined leggngs which I will try for my class today, but wondered if anyone knew of any warm yoga gear?

All the yoga stuff I can find seems to be skimpy little things, razor backs, thin lycra etc.
I do work hard at yoga, but I am naturally a cold person.
Bikram yoga is my idea of heaven!!

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megletthesecond · 24/11/2021 07:20

Legwarmers and wrist warmers?

museumum · 24/11/2021 07:24

I have done outdoor yoga in Scotland and found that winter thermal leggings for running were enough for legs. Wear big thick socks on your mat until the moment you start and put them back on for shavasana. Wear layers on top. Again as if you were hiking or running outside in winter, a thermal base and then a fitted top with a half zip. You can get these with thumb holes so they come right down over your hands.
Again have a hoody or similar by your mat and put on for shavasana.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 24/11/2021 07:26

I wear a running base layer over the top of my yoga stuff if it's going to be a cold one.

TabithaTiger · 24/11/2021 07:34

To be honest, I'd be looking for another class! Being cold makes me miserable and I'd be unable to relax and enjoy it.

speakout · 24/11/2021 07:56

TabithaTiger

it is ofputting I agree, but living in a rural area options are limited, and thie local authority class costs me only £1.50 a class.
There is another private yoga lounge close to me with underfloor heating-just lovely- but £11 go.
The cold clases are onlty twice a week, I go to another 4 a week in a warm studio.
I have just ordered some themal running trousers- thanks for the suggestion.
Oh to be doing yoga on a warm beach overlooking the Indian ocean!!

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speakout · 27/11/2021 07:51

Thanks everryone- I treated myself to some thermal type leggings and a ful sleeve yoga top to layer.
By far the best leggings were the ones from Primark- and the cheapest by a mile.
The expensive running leggings ( cost £36) has very little "give " in them, particularly around the hip area and felt constricting. - maybe good for running, but not for pigeon or full lotus!
The Primark ones "Velvet Plush" are lovely, fur lined, super warm and only £6. The seam around the bum looks normal and they have a high wide waist band for some tummy support. I went for a bigger size than i would normally wear so I would have flexibility, but they don't look baggy or wrinkled.
I may buy more for everyday wear as they are so warm and cozy.
If anyone else is a chilli yogi I would recommend Primark.

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