These yoga clothing brands are off-the-beaten path and welcome inspiration to your spiritual wardrobe.

It’s time to branch out from the usual. Sure, LuluLemon has the design, performance, and aesthetic we have all come to love and appreciate, but there are more (and better) fish in the sea. Expand your yoga clothing to include independent designers, more unique designs, and a touch of eco-consciousness. The following 6 yoga clothing brands are sure to inspire your wardrobe and spark enthusiasm for yoga and increased spirituality.

6 Unique Yoga Clothing Brands

1. Teeki

Perhaps the most standout yogawear brand out there, Teeki sells yoga gear with very unique prints – imagine: a constellation meets a tiger meets tie dye meets ancient Egyptian encryptions. The illustrations, patterns, and visuals on their yoga pants and tops inspire the kindred spirit in all of us and are a true delight to the senses. If you want to set your downward dog self among everyone else in your yoga class, get Teeki gear now! Even better Teeki’s designs are the company’s commitment to sustainability. All of its products are made from sustainable or recycled goods. Every pound of Teeki products conserves an equivalent of half a gallon of gasoline. And all clothing is made in the U.S.

2. PrAna

PrAna offers a selection of yoga tops and pants. The designs are light-hearted and fun. Devoted to inspiring a free-spirited lifestyle, PrAna reflects this purpose not only with its designs but also with its committed to sustainable practices. The sustainable clothing company uses organic cotton, recycled wool, hemp and recycled polyester in its production processes. It also uses responsible down from used bedding products collected through charities in Europe. PrAna now wraps most of its garments in 100 percent  recyclable bags, having cut down the number of plastic it used in its packaging by 74 percent.

3. Nina B Roze

Originally from Ukraine, Nina Berenboym moved to L.A. in 1992. A former ballerina and educated designer Nina was so passionate about art, movement, and the mind-body-soul equation, she jumpstarted her own activewear brand. Her creations are inspired by the Victorian era, full of femininity and elegance. Nina’s signature design, the Heart Butt™, is a best seller.

4. Alala

Sleek comes to mind when a woman walks by in ALALA gear. She’s fresh off the mat but her style is on point, almost too on point. ALALA screams New York City – bold colors, lean fit, black mesh, and crisp corners. The luxury activewear brand is sophisticated, authentic, comfortable, and functional, fully embodying the balance modern women seek in their everyday lives. Named after a Greek goddess, ALALA signifies a battle cry or call to arms. As its namesake suggests, in ALALA gear, you’ll surely make your mark.

5. Yoga-Paws

Let’s face it, sometimes you just want to bust a yoga move and a yoga mat is nowhere to be found. Enter: YogaPaws, clothing you wear on your hands and feet for comfort and stabilization when you’re on the move and neither want or have your yoga mat in tow. The gloves for your hands and feet fit a lot like biker gloves – your fingers and toes are exposed while your palms are lightly padded. Not only do YogaPaws boost your outdoor or on-the-move performance, they also make a fashion statement.

6. AloYoga           

AloYoga is one of my favorite yoga clothing brands. I love the bright colors, intricate patterns, and diversity, and I’m a huge fan of the various mesh leggings designs (I’m so into the mesh trend) as well as the iconic (and apparently patent-pending) Goddess legging, which bear a colorful design from the waist down to the upper knee, then turns completely black, grey, or white down to the feet. AloYoga is also a stickler about flattering designs, which is something we can all be thankful for!

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Discover 3 of the hottest new ethical and sustainable yoga wear brands that we love!

Since yoga is part of the health & wellness movement, it’s important to go full circle and wear clothing that’s as healthy for you as the practice itself, as well as for the environment and the people making it. That doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on style, because luckily several new yoga wear brands are creating ethical and organic yoga wear that is fresh, functional and right on trend. So move over lululemon, we’ve got some new yoga wear gurus in town.

Synergy Organic Clothing

Synergy Organic Clothing’s gorgeous collection of sustainable yoga wear and casual attire is named for its fashionable fusion of eastern and western aesthetics and design. The brainchild of designer and yogi Kate Fisher and environmental proponent Henry Schwab, Synergy’s timeless designs are created through truly responsible business practices. All Synergy garments are handmade in Nepal according to fair trade practices, made from organic cotton and dyed with low- impact dyes. The flattering designs, amazingly comfortable fits and nature-inspired, hand-stitched applique detailing make Synergy Clothing perfect gear for the earthy and wordly yogini.

LVR

Designed and handmade in Los Angeles, LVR’s collection of women’s yoga and active wear is both functional and fashionably vibrant. All of LVR’s garments incorporate organic fabrics, from the gorgeous, pastel tie-dye washes to fun, bright colors. The label’s collection includes yoga pants, tops, dresses, scarves and wraps in the most stylish contemporary silhouettes. Not only does the label believe in local, environmentally friendly and ethical business practices, they also donate a portion of their revenues to endangered wildlife rescue and conservation in Latin America, alongside donating clothing to the Downtown Los Angeles Women’s Center.

Hyde

Hyde was founded by Anne-Kerr L’Heureux after a love of yoga and design caused her to quit her corporate job and take a new direction. Necessity was the mother of invention in L’Hereux’s case, as she was looking for natural, comfortable yoga clothes that were stylish, fit well and affordable too. She made “graceful gear” her business, and now provides an entire collection of garments that are as thoughtful as the practice of yoga. Bright colors, flattering silhouettes and organic, natural fabrics feature in the Hyde collections, which offers form-fitting  pants, tops, outerwear and even men’s yoga wear. The label also collaborates with various organizations to benefit nonprofits such as Off the Mat into the World, Women for Women International and The Yoga Freedom Project.

Images: Synergy Organic Clothing, LVR, Hyde

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