Why I Love Yoga Pants

Yoga is an amalgamation of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines, which finds its roots in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools outlined in Hindu philosophical traditions.There are diverse range of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term "yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga, consisting largely of the postures called asanas.

As Yoga found it's way into the world, people began accepting it as way to remain healthy, mentally, spiritually and physically. It became a medium of healing of various diseases, both physical and Psychological. With the popularity of Yoga, 'Yoga wear' has also gained ground- And as long as were talking about 'Yoga wear', how can we not mention Yoga-pants?

The first pairs of yoga pants by Lululemon, a premium women’s athletic wear brand, sold in 1998, were a simple item for women to wear at the studio. They were stitched out of nylon and Lycra—synthetic elastic fibers that provided the stretch and softness needed to manage all those 'asanas', resulting in induction of sweat, during a lengthy session on the mat. Yoga,  initially an excercise and later a cultural phenomenon had yet to take hold. At the turn of the century, the pants filled huge void for yogis who were simply looking for an alternative to plain legging. What they were basically looking for was an alternative to the plain leggings, with a higher end, and Yoga pants came off as exactly what they were looking for.

A couple of decades later, today, they have successfully made their places in the closets of all Yoga-practicing individuals. The immense popularity of Yoga Pants could be traced through the reports of the  U.S. Census Bureau. The report stated that, in 2014, teenagers began to prefer leggings over jeans. Gradually, thereafter, people started wearing athletic clothing (also called athleisure, but, we all know, it’s mostly just yoga pants) to run errands and  perform other daily chores. Now they’re wearing yoga pants to their workplaces. The report also reveals that U.S. imports of women’s elastic knit pants last year surpassed those of jeans for the first time, ever. This clearly brings into light the immense and humungous popularity of Yoga Pants.

Furthurmore, Many high-end fashion houses and people who chase mass trends have capitalized and  laid emphasis on the growth of the modern sportswear market, placing importance on technical fabrics and garments that facilitate wearing them as clothing of daily wear. Market research analysts have founds the roots of the trend in the extension of work hours in major cities, across North America, leading to a "day-to-night" than a "gym-to-work"—while other explanations reflect North America's inclination towards health and fitness.

Not only America, Yoga-wear brands like 'lululemon', 'Beyond yoga', 'Outdoor Voices', 'Zivame', etc., have tapped into other countries such as India, UK, and China, spreading far and wide. They've almost become a trend-a trend that is here to stay.

Yoga Pants, like Yoga, itself, have constructed a life of their own. They've emerged from a novel, rarely-worn piece of clothing to an item of daily wear. People, all over the world, are recognizing their benefits and incorporating them into their daily lives Yoga pants, indeed, are the next big thing!