{"id":20019,"date":"2023-09-13T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/hips\/best-yoga-shorts\/"},"modified":"2023-09-13T18:02:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T18:02:00","slug":"5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/13\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Absolute Best Yoga Shorts for Any Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"o-content-cta\">\n<p class=\"o-content-cta-text\"> Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/outsideapp.onelink.me\/wOhi\/6wh1kbvw&quot; class=&quot;o-content-cta-link&quot; data-analytics-event=&quot;click&quot; data-analytics-data=&quot;{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Element Clicked&quot;,&quot;props&quot;:{&quot;destination_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/outsideapp.onelink.me\/wOhi\/6wh1kbvw&quot;,&quot;domain&quot;:&quot;&lt;&gt;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;in-content-cta&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;link&quot;}}&#8221;&gt;Download the app<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-toc l-wrap-left mm-toc--list-numbered\">\n<ol class=\"m-toc--list\">\n<li class=\"m-toc--item\"> <a class=\"m-toc--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/#section_1\"><strong>1. Best Overall Performance: Athleta Salutation Stash 5 Inch<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"m-toc--item\"> <a class=\"m-toc--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/#section_2\"><strong>2. Best Smart Pockets: Prana Electa II<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"m-toc--item\"> <a class=\"m-toc--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/#section_3\"><strong>3. Best for Mermaid Thighs: Patagonia Maipo 8 Inch<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"m-toc--item\"> <a class=\"m-toc--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/#section_4\"><strong>4. Best For Slow Flow or Yin: Ridge Merino Iva Bell High Waist 8 Inch<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"m-toc--item\"> <a class=\"m-toc--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/#section_5\"><strong>5. Best For Expectant Yogis: Girlfriend Collective Seamless Maternity Bike Short<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Leggings are the undisputed queens of yoga practice with an easy swath of fabric that makes for a continuous sensory experience from waist to ankle. But yoga shorts let you revel in bare knees and shins, help you find a different sort of grounding during Cat-Cow and Child\u2019s Pose, and connect you to the earth in unprecedented fashion during Camel and seated stretches. And, of course, there\u2019s the practical benefit that less fabric means less material to trap sweat on hot days and in hot studios.<\/p>\n<p>We spent the past two months dancing through warriors, easing into forward folds, and cultivating a chill restorative vibe in yoga shorts to find out which ones best accommodate a range of yogis and their practices. These five are our favorites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/lifestyle\/best-yoga-shorts-for-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Best Yoga Shorts for Men<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>5 Best Yoga Shorts<\/h2>\n<p> <span id=\"section_1\" class=\"o-toc-section\">Section divider<\/span> <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113799\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113799\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body.jpg\" alt width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption \">(Photo: Athleta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. Best Overall Performance: Athleta Salutation Stash 5 Inch<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for no-brainer yoga shorts to suit any and every type of practice, look no further than Athleta\u2019s Salutation Stash. The fabric is a blend of Nylon and Lycra that\u2019s plush, supportive, and beautifully wicking. We love the way it hugs the body during quick flows, long holds, and low-key stretching sessions. Although the waist might be a little too high for petite yogis (try the Prana Electa II instead), we appreciate how the thick construction and back yolk keep everything in place during forward bends and quick transitions.<\/p>\n<p>These are the rare yoga shorts that don\u2019t feature flatlock seams down the side (they\u2019re a traditional foldover seam instead), but we didn\u2019t experience any digging into our thighs. As the name suggests, there\u2019s a stash pocket on each side, and although we did miss having a small key pocket on the waist, this keeps the tailored fit sleek. Bonus points for sizing that goes from 2XS to 3XL. And if a five-inch inseam is too short for you, the Salutation Stash also comes in a seven-inch inseam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$69 at <a href=\"https:\/\/athleta.gap.com\/browse\/product.do?pid=5313020020002&amp;vid=1&amp;searchText=shorts#pdp-page-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Athleta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"section_2\" class=\"o-toc-section\">Section divider<\/span> <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113800\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113800\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body-1.jpg\" alt width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption \">(Photo: Prana)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Best Smart Pockets: Prana Electa II<\/h3>\n<p>For practitioners who like to keep their personal items close, the Prana Electa II can\u2019t be beat. There\u2019s a sizable pocket on the waistband that can swallow a card wallet and key and two\u2014two!\u2014drop-in pockets on each side of the leg. So if you, like one of our testers, have anxiety about pocket multitasking and losing your class pass while you reach to put your phone on silent, the Electa II will put you at ease.<\/p>\n<p>And since this is Prana, the rest of the details are dialed in as well. The waistband is nicely thick and hugs the waist with a mid rise that sits just above the pelvis, so it stays put during forward folds and lunges. A gusseted crotch allows for deep yogi squats and comfortable pigeons. And the seven-inch leg length hits a coverage sweet spot for a nice range of heights. Also great: The nylon-elastane fabric is UPF50+ and Bluesign approved, and the shorts were produced in a Certified Fair Trade factory. They\u2019re also currently on sale for half the usual price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$34.50 at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prana.com\/p\/electa-short-ii-printed\/1972121.html?dwvar_1972121_color=Black%20Sandblast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Prana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"section_3\" class=\"o-toc-section\">Section divider<\/span> <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113801\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113801\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body-2.jpg\" alt width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption \">(Photo: Patagonia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Best for Mermaid Thighs: Patagonia Maipo 8 Inch<\/h3>\n<p>These shorts were designed for multisport excellence, and they don\u2019t disappoint on the mat. Made with 80 percent recycled nylon and 20 percent spandex, the fabric is peachskin soft for a cozy feel but still thin, wicking, and breathable for when your practice heats up. Best of all, that softness-meets-performance means the Maipo doesn\u2019t cut into your thighs but still hugs your body with a good dose of support. After two months of wear\u2014both on the mat and trail run warm-ups before sun salutations on the grass\u2014the inner thighs had only minimal pilling, and we never experienced chafing from the extremely flat seams. The eight-inch inseam hits the sweet spot, too, providing a little extra coverage while still letting the legs float free. We reached for these on the hottest August days and left our practice sweaty yet comfortable. Though we wish the Maipo had a waist pocket, the drop-in side pockets are appreciated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$69 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia.com\/product\/womens-maipo-active-shorts-8-inch\/57505.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patagonia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"section_4\" class=\"o-toc-section\">Section divider<\/span> <\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113802\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113802\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body-3.jpg\" alt width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>4. Best For Slow Flow or Yin: Ridge Merino Iva Bell High Waist 8 Inch<\/h3>\n<p>When the goal is deep relaxation, we love to dress in merino: it feels more nurturing than synthetics, manages moisture beautifully, and is naturally odor-resistant. Ridge does a beautiful job with a double-knit fabric that\u2019s 55 percent merino, 40 percent polyester, and 5 percent spandex. Though these are the least stretchy yoga shorts of any that we tried, we kept reaching for them (and the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgemerino.com\/collections\/merino-wool-underwear-womens\/products\/womens-send-it-merino-seamless-sports-bra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Send-It Seamless bra<\/a>) on the days we barely made it to the mat for even a quick bedtime practice.<\/p>\n<p>Where these shorts excelled was during poses that had us draped over bolsters or put our legs into beautiful elevation. There we found these shorts to be like a warm hug for the hips, quads, and hamstrings. Before and after practice, the drop-in side pockets were handy for keeping our phone close by. Though the crotch is gusseted, we could use a touch more maneuverability for things like flowing low lunges.<\/p>\n<p>One caveat: these shorts run a touch small, since they\u2019re not made with traditional stretch fabric. If you have muscular legs, consider sizing up and using the interior drawstring to dial in the waist. Last time we checked, these were steeply discounted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$48.50 at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgemerino.com\/collections\/iva-bell-collection\/products\/womens-iva-bell-merino-wool-high-rise-shorts?variant=40539142717549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ridge Merino<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"section_5\" class=\"o-toc-section\">Section divider<\/span> <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113803\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113803\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body-4.jpg\" alt width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption \">(Photo: Girlfriend Collective)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Best For Expectant Yogis: Girlfriend Collective Seamless Maternity Bike Short<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to find maternity wear that\u2019s built for more than lounging, but Girlfriend Collective took the task seriously with its offerings. These shorts are cut from a soft and light nylon-spandex fabric that does an excellent job of dumping heat and also doesn\u2019t slip and slide when put through a gauntlet of Goddess variations. The oversize paneled waistband is extremely comfortable on sensitive bumps, and during early pregnancy and postpartum, it can be folded down for a tighter fit\u2014an accommodating touch that helps extend the use of an otherwise limited-time garment. One tester wore these nearly every day through her second pregnancy and was sad to say goodbye to them when they finally became too loose postpartum.<\/p>\n<p>A couple downsides: There are no pockets, and the softness of the fabric means it\u2019s a bit prone to getting scuffed up on the quads and seat. We\u2019d also like to see Girlfriend make the maternity line eligible for its <a href=\"https:\/\/girlfriend.com\/products\/regirlfriend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recycling program<\/a>. Still, the other qualities\u2014and the fact that they\u2019re available in sizes 2XS to 6XL\u2014make these the best maternity shorts currently on offer. (And for the record, we love Girlfriend Collective leggings, too.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>$58 at <a href=\"https:\/\/girlfriend.com\/products\/black-seamless-maternity-bike-short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girlfriend Collective<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>About Our Contributor<\/p>\n<p><em>Aleta Burchyski is a writer living in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work has appeared in <\/em>Outside<em> and <\/em>New York Magazine\u2019s <em>The Strategist. Her yoga journey began with classes that drew on hatha and yin principles; today her favorite is vinyasa flow on the park grass, especially with her two young boys.<\/em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-absolute-best-yoga-shorts-for-any-body-5.jpg\" alt=\"5 Absolute Best Yoga Shorts for Any Body\"><\/figure>\n<p>We spent the last two months dancing through warriors, easing into forward folds, and cultivating a chill restorative vibe while wearing different brands to find the yoga shorts we like the best.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/osp\/best-yoga-shorts\/\">5 Absolute Best Yoga Shorts for Any Body<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\">Yoga Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[37,35,36],"class_list":["post-20019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ayurveda","tag-blogs","tag-yoga","tag-yogacourseware"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}