The Best Yoga Pants

Whether you’re moving through sun salutation or attempting flying crow, the right bottoms shouldn’t hold you back from that peak pose. The best yoga pants offer plenty of stretch, mobility, and breathability so you can flow freely.

The Lululemon Align High Rise has long been our top recommendation for most people. We love flowing in these stretchy pants. They move with the body while offering ample compression and breathability.

For a budget-friendly option, we like the ColorfulKoala High Waisted Brushed, which performed better than most award winners and has a shockingly low price. If you’re practicing hot yoga or tend to get sweaty, we also recommend the inexpensive Crz Yoga NakedFeel Leggings Double Waist Seam for its lightweight, breathable, and flexible fabric.

Our team of yogis has been testing yoga pants since 2015, with the 16 top models presented in this updated review. We went through forward bends, deep backbends, arm balances, and sun salutations. We also wore them hiking rugged terrain, climbing, dancing, walking the pups, and as casual daywear.