--- source_url: "https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-leggings-for-yoga?utm_source=openai" title: "7 Best Leggings for Yoga, According to Actual Instructors | Glamour" mirrored_at: 2026-08-09T13:04:01.144Z host: www.glamour.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/www.glamour.com/gallery/best-leggings-for-yoga__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-leggings-for-yoga?utm_source=openai In the land of stretchy bottoms, few options rival the best leggings for yoga. We know, we know: It can be tempting to write off structured activewear when dressing for comfort and warmth, but looser doesn’t always mean comfier. And even if you’re not hitting the yoga mat, you still need a great pair for walks, hikes, and bike rides—one that won’t roll down or squeeze you like a stress ball. (Plus, finding a [pair of leggings](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-leggings-for-women) that’s a step away from pajamas can be as satisfying as falling asleep in savasana.) Whether you spend your mornings performing sun salutations or just need some new digs to add to your wear-sleep-repeat rotation, the perfect yoga leggings are worth the investment. We went right to the experts—real people who teach, practice, and love yoga—to find out what they actually wear when perfecting their poses (or just lounging around). From trendy picks in quick-drying materials to [sculpting pairs](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-tummy-control-leggings-for-women) that offer _just_ the right squeeze, these are the very best leggings for yoga. ## The best leggings for yoga, at a glance Most Popular Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants [Jump to review](#69122d244846889040035b77) Best Sizing Athleta Transcend 7/8 Tight Leggings [Jump to review](#626c010c6d505b8a1ea0c8f1) Best Flared Offline by Aerie Real Me High-Waisted Crossover Flare Leggings [Jump to review](#69122e03aefbf53be4a54fca) Best Colors Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings [Jump to review](#5f3acb062a163106476beaa6) Best Without Compression Vuori Clean Elevation Leggings [Jump to review](#69122dbd774bb7b846c9016c) Most Sustainable Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings [Jump to review](#69122e52aefbf53be4a54fcf) Best for Winter Nike One Therma-Fit High-Waist Full-Length Leggings [Jump to review](#69122d68aefbf53be4a54fc7) - ## **Most Popular:** Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants Courtesy of brand ### Lululemon Align High-Rise Pants **Pros:** Four inseam options; tons of colors; supportive yet lightweight **Cons:** Sizing can run large By now you know the magic of Lululemon’s Align leggings, which we recently named [our favorite overall pair](https://www.glamour.com/story/lululemon-black-friday-sale-2025). But it all bears repeating. “There is nothing like a fresh pair of Align leggings; they are a must-have. They feel like wearing nothing while also being supported,” says yoga teacher and childbirth educator [Mélie Purdon](https://www.meliepurdon.com/). “Fun fact: Instead of newborn gifts, I usually get new moms a pair of high-rise [Lululemon leggings](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-lululemon-leggings).” **Sizes:** 0–20 / **Colors:** 20 options / **Material:** 81% nylon, 19% Lycra - ## **Best Sizing:** Athleta Transcend 7/8 Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Athleta Transcend 7/8 Tight Leggings **Pros:** Inclusive sizing, both for waists and inseams **Cons:** Limited colors “Athleta is a staple for me—they’ve perfected the fit and fabrics for [active women](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/sustainable-activewear-brands),” says mindfulness expert and yoga teacher [Selena Maisonpierre](https://www.instagram.com/selena.maisonpierre/). Her favorite offering from the brand is this slightly cropped pair that’s [perfect for petites](https://www.glamour.com/story/best-petite-leggings) who don’t want to buy a longer pick that’ll bunch up at the ankles. (It’s also available in full and petite lengths, as well as three height-based inseams.) “The fabric is incredibly soft and flexible,” she says. “It feels like your second layer of skin! They’re also of great quality. I’ve had mine for years.” **Sizes:** XXS–3X in regular, tall, and petite / **Colors:** 5 options / **Material:** 75% nylon, 25% Lycra - ## **Best Flared:** Offline by Aerie Real Me High-Waisted Crossover Flare Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Offline by Aerie Real Me High-Waisted Crossover Flare Leggings **Pros:** Three lengths; cute flared hems **Cons:** No pockets In the market for legit yoga pants? You can’t do much better than Aerie’s exceedingly popular [flared leggings](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-flared-leggings), which come highly recommended by three separate _Glamour_ staffers: Leilani McQuay, [Monique Wilson](https://www.glamour.com/contributor/monique-wilson), and Yanise Cabrera. The gist? They’re seriously stretchy and offer just the right light compression at the extra-high crossover waistband, while the cute colors and not-too-intense flares work well for yoga classes followed by matcha runs. (Many thousands of five-star reviews only confirm this feedback.) **Sizes:** XXS–XXL in regular, long, and short / **Colors:** 9 options / **Material:** 88% nylon, 12% elastane - ## **Best Colors:** Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings **Pros:** Trendy colors; supportive fit **Cons:** Limited sizing [Phyllicia Bonanno](https://www.instagram.com/phyllicia.victoria/), cofounder of the Sisters of Yoga Collective and a Pilates and yoga teacher, gravitates to these best-selling [Alo leggings](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-alo-legging). “They literally feel like a second skin with the way they conform to your body’s curves,” she says. “Plus, they have a slight sheen to them that gives off a superluxe look.” _Glamour_ contributor and yoga fanatic Leilani McQuay agrees: “After washing them over a dozen times, they haven’t faded at all—there’s just a little peeling on the top of my thighs, but it’s not enough for me to want to replace them yet. What I love most about them is how high-waisted they are; they really hold in your belly and support your figure. The material is supersoft, and I’ve worn them for both hot yoga and running with no issues—they hold up great.” **Sizes:** XXS–XL / **Colors:** 21 options / **Material:** 82% polyester, 18% elastane - ## **Best Without Compression:** Vuori Clean Elevation Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Vuori Clean Elevation Leggings **Pros:** Soft, suedelike feel; very light compression; three inseams **Cons:** Limited colors Vuori’s popular leggings have become a viral hit in recent years, and this extra-soft pair is especially well-suited for the yoga-to-brunch crowd. “They are soft, not shiny, which I find warmer, and they are high-waisted but very stretchy—not compressive,” says Madison Flager, associate commerce director at _Condé Nast Traveler_. “I carry weight in my lower belly, so anything that digs in just rolls down or is so uncomfy.” **Sizes:** XXS–XXL / **Colors:** 5 options / **Material:** 87% recycled polyester, 13% elastane - ## **Most Sustainable:** Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings **Pros:** Three inseam lengths; wide range of sizes **Cons:** Colors and sizes tend to sell out fast Made from recycled water bottles and available in every size between XXS and 6XL, these extra-compressive yoga pants will keep everything in place while you’re in downward dog. “\[Girlfriend Collective’s\] leggings are the most compressive out of any I have ever tried, and they hold their shape wash after wash,” teacher Purdon says. Another pro: “Major points for the sustainability, inclusivity, and overall body-positive message of the brand.” Oh, and 1% of every purchase goes to a nonprofit of your choice. **Sizes:** XXS–6XL / **Colors:** 12 options / **Material:** 79% RPET, 21% spandex - ## **Best for Winter:** Nike One Therma-Fit High-Waist Full-Length Leggings Courtesy of brand ### Nike One Therma-Fit High-Waist Full-Length Leggings **Pros:** Great for cold weather; back phone pocket **Cons:** Not ideal for hot yoga [Fleece-lined leggings](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-fleece-lined-legging) are your best bet when it’s cold outside, and this sleek pair from Nike delivers on both warmth and stretch. “My favorite yoga pants at the moment have to be the Nike Therma-Fit bottoms,” says [Luisanna Tejada](https://www.instagram.com/peaceof_art/), a Brooklyn yoga teacher. “They are supersoft and so comfy. They are so stretchy, and practicing yoga in them is the best.” Who says your practice needs to slow down when temperatures dip? **Sizes:** XXS–XXL / **Colors:** 3 options / **Material:** 80% polyester, 20% spandex