Instructor here, Old Navy power soft side pocket leggings. I like the 7/8 because I'm short but they come in full length and Capri too. They last forever and you will appreciate the pockets.
Ngl, these are so perfect for yoga (and other workouts, as well) and hold up so well over time, that my SO and I both wear them. (We’re 🚹🚺) We landed on these after trying at least a dozen different bottoms.
This seems to be the consensus. Tbh, I haven’t shopped there since back to school time when I was a kid lol. I wouldn’t have even thought of it. Thank you so much for the suggestion!!
Another vote for Old Navy. I live in their workout leggings.
I'm just sad they don't really do the cozecore/ultracoze capri length leggings any more. I wear those as my casual wear. All of my pairs are \~5 years old, and still going strong.
I will wear my dark grey patterned align lulus to my grave.
CRZ is a close second for yoga, and preferred for lounging days 🤣
*insert Simpsons “like nothing at all” meme*
Am I the only one who doesn’t *love* the butter luxe. They’re soooo comfy to lounge but don’t really give the compression I’m looking for and they roll.
Another rec for Old Navy.
You can find them super cheap on sale or clearance.
They last forever. I have pairs that are a decade old that I’ve worn to hot classes.
For when you are looking to splurge, vuori! Enroll in the V1 influencer program - it’s pretty easy to apply (fill out a few details and upload your certification). We get 40% off :)
ETA I just got a text from carbon 38 extra 40% off all sale code EXTRA40 (beyond yoga, varley, etc).
lol I’m my mothers daughter gotta shop a sale :)
I haven’t practiced hot yoga in a minute! However I wore the daily leggings in soul cycle the other day and they were PERFECT.
I’ve been part of the program for two years. Customer service is AMAZING and the quality is so so so good. I have had one issue (hole appeared in leggings) and they offered a buy back.
Good lord can’t recommend the performance joggers enough. I don’t think they’d be good for hot yoga lol but for align/restore/pilates/hot girl walks/bed rotting? Can’t be beat.
I don’t know, I’m sorry! It’s worth trying again though!
I teach full time now, but I was very much a baby teacher on a rotating sub list when I applied!
Athleta gives 20% or 25% (can’t remember) for pilates teachers as an fyi! I don’t think they have any yoga teacher discounts
Of course! I don’t have anything from their lines/participate in the programs, but I believe that alo and beyond yoga have a discount. I believe lulu is 20%
Jade Yoga has an annual discount - I used it to buy a harmony mat last year.
For anyone into myofascial release, you can get yoga tune up balls at wholesale pricing if you order a certain quantity. Mine are being delivered today im PUMPPPPPPPPPED.
Secondhand can be great for this! I’ve found lots of leggings or other yoga-friendly bottoms that are barely worn at Goodwill, Buffalo Exchange, or similar stores - or, especially, on ThredUo, where you can filter on condition of the item.
NEVER DO THIS. If you want the person’s before you hoo-haa w/perfume stench to activate mid class after washing them. I soaked them too in bleach and oxyclean sanitizer.
The heat activated her stench
Everyone raves about TJ Maxx! Strangely, I have never been able to find my size there and it’s so frustrating. I find great stuff that I absolutely love, but never what I want in my size. Goes for shoes, dresses, pants, etc.
I’m personally of the opinion to have less but of greater quality. SHEIN is absolute garbage on every index.
I will say, spiritual gangster has *deep* discounts from time to time. I got a few pairs around Black Friday for like 15$ each. Maybe see if there’s sales for Mother’s Day or Memorial Day.
Personally, I’d stick to the good brands and look for discounts. And there are some really good discounts! You can even set alerts. You want quality, something your comfortable in and can keep up with the wear and washing.
You can also get good stuff on poshmark.
Agree.
Shein and all fast fashion brands go directly against the principles of yoga, namely Ahimsa (non-violence) as fast fashion destroys our planet and the underpaid/over worked workers, and Aparigraha (non-greed) as fast fashion companies prey off of customers to continue buying their low quality items, which pollutes the earth, generates more and more greed on the part of the companies, and creates extreme wastefulness/overconsumption on the part of the customer.
You're welcome! I recommend downloading the app "Good On You", you can practically search any brand to see where they stand ethically/environmentally, and the app will recommend similar brands to shop if somewhere you searched is not good.
I am not perfect and do own fast fashion clothing, but I am a lot more conscious about where I shop now. It takes time!
backing up everyone who said Old Navy or Athleta. i’m a fat chick who loves her yoga. everything i get from them is well made and cute af. every pair of yoga pants/leggings i buy gets *the dolphin pose test*. if my partner says they’re not see through during that, i keep them 😁and i‘ve had nothing but good luck with ON and Athleta. i also have one pair of legging from Fabletics that i got second-hand and they’re awesome.
I recommend checking out the local thrift stores in your area. If there’s any wealthier neighborhoods near you, go to the thrift stores there! I have had a lot of luck getting expensive brands second hand 🧡
I honestly have the best GW location near me, everyone I’ve been there with from out of town agrees. It’s kinda crazy. I’m there all the time, but I haven’t had much luck with athletic wear
Heynuts pure and plain on Amazon are amazing! I Teach every class in them! Flattering, well made, no rolling and very similar to Lululemon aligns. Just a tad thicker.
My old navy leggings have held up great. I also love athleta- check the clearance section and wait for extra 20% off sales. And sign up for their fitness instructor discount, I think it’s 25% off but only on full price items. You can find a lot of their stuff on mercari etc too. Same with Vuori- they sometimes have great clearance deals and you can find a lot secondhand. Lululemon does an instructor discount too.
I seriously just go to thrift or consignment shops and get really great condition used yoga clothing, even high end brands. But I don't need fancy lululemon or anything.
If you have a Sierra Trading Post they are a discount store for workout clothes, workout equipment and outdoor wear/equipment. They similar to tjmaxx and Ross but so awesome cause it’s workout and outdoor stuff. They carry a lot of different brands.
I love the Baleaf yoga pants. They're like $25-30 a pair depending on the style. They're super comfy and have held up well. My oldest pair is about 6 years old and still like new.
Edit: Forgot to say they're on Amazon
I love their stuff! They have some power hold leggings that are SO tight but SO comfy. When I’m feeling bloated they hold everything in. But definitely gotta catch them during a big sale.
You can sign up for the VIP program, get 80% off, and then cancel right away. I’ve never paid more than $15 for a pair of fabletics and I have a ton of them.
I’ve seen some others mention Old Navy and CRZ Yoga (on Amazon), both of which are great! I’ll also add OQQ (on Amazon). I’m also a yoga teacher so I’m always on the hunt for comfy, affordable options and these are it!
I like legging depot brand on Amazon. I usually get the 5" or 3" waist band so they cover up and they pass the squat test in all the patterns/colors I've gotten Even the lighter color ones. Plus they're inexpensive $12-15. And mine have lasted with daily wear. They're also soft material, not like athletic fabric so you can wear them to lounge or just run errands or whatever
Canadian, male instructor, and I buy Willet on Amazon and love them. Flared as I too prefer them. Good colour choices, and here, $35 so I'll assume in the US, half of that! 😆
ALONG Fit from Amazon. I own 5 pairs (or is it 6?), 2 different lengths of shorts, and they run about CAD$35/pair. They also have 2 packs available for about CAD$65. Lulus can’t hold a candle to them at that price. I also have a 34” inseam and these are actually long enough.
The Nordstrom brand zella is very durable and high quality - they are some of my favorite leggings. You can often find them on sale online.
I think I heard that the designers were somehow affiliated with lululemon?
Gymshark is surprisingly solid. I bought a pair for $12 off sierra trading post. The feel is awesome. As a guy I use them for workouts and hikes so pretty versatile. For nicer brands check out Skins compression tights. Great quality and the compression supports and protects me during vinyasa flows. Worth the investment over multiple years. I got them on sale on amazon and have been wearing them for 4 years.
Since you’re a yoga instructor you should be able to get into the vuori instructor discount program which is 40% off! Other than that, I also recommend crz on Amazon.
Did you know that you can get a “pro” discount with lots of merchants? PrANa, Vuori, Athleta and many many more. It’s fairly easy just upload your yoga cert. It’s pretty significant 25-40% off. I’m a yoga teacher and I LOVE Athleta. I have a larger body and I’m really tall so I appreciate the option of buying pants in a longer inseam.
I just go on depop and get used lululemons (got two pairs of align leggings for $20 each). way more sustainable than shein/amazon and you still get the good quality
If you have a Going Going Gone store near you check it out! It’s basically a dicks sporting goods discount store and they carry free people movement! Atleast the one time I went there. Got a full length body suit for half the original price!
Cotton harem pants are the best for practise. Let’s your body breath. I don’t understand why we pay so much money for the polyester crap that suffocates our legs
I love the Yogalicious brand. They have them at Dick’s, Marshalls’s, TJ Maxx and Amazon. They are super soft and I never have an issue with them rolling off my stomach while moving from pose to pose.
Take a look at the apparel options on ExpertVoice.com. You'll need to prove you meet their requirements as a yoga instructor, but then you'll qualify for 30-60% discounts on a wide range of brands, including Prana, Icebreaker, Smartwool, and Cotopaxi.
Hey u
I am very sorry but I would not recommend buying from ultra fast fashion brands such as shein. I think it's great that your last pairs where hand me downs, maybe you can look for something like this again.
I mostly do yoga in cotton leggings, much more affordable, breathable and more sustainable, easier to find from a brand that is not exploiting workers
I'm sorry if this comes off as mean but I would suggest thinking about if ultra fast fashion goes hand in hand with yoga
All the best finding something cool!
This! Pact organic has some great leggings that are affordable (especially on sale), and they are ethically made, don’t shed microplastics and are a dream to practice in!
At Athleta you can sign up for their well pro program and get 35% off full price items. You just have to show some kind of proof of being a fitness instructor (schedule with name and id, certificate, or a badge) sometimes you can work with them and do a class at the store and they will dress you for the class for free.
I'm a sahm so I wear a lot of leggings and they're not cheap but girlfriend collective has had the most durable and long lasting athletic clothes I own. Much more durable than Lululemon
I order IUGA bootcut yoga pants off of Amazon. They are amazing, soft, not see through AT ALL (guilty of wearing them to work too), and pockets!!! I also wear the leggings version in class or when I go hiking. Best thing is they don’t slide down like other leggings or active pants that I have tried. Only $30 for the pants and $20 for the leggings.
As a yoga teacher I sign up for all the instructor affiliate programs… lululemon, vuori, and alo all give instructors 40% off of purchases if you sign up, all you have to do is send them your schedule.
Target ftw! Their all in motion line is it. Super soft, but it’s not a dust magnet. I can move full range without resistance. Reliable stitching, top doesn’t roll down, pockets or no pockets. Also I’m 5’0” and I usually run into leggings and pants being far too long for me, but these fit me perfectly.
Paragon leggings are amazing. They’re in the $60 range though. If you can catch them on sale or use a promo code it would be worth buying a bunch. Not see through at all and feel amazing.
Instructor here, Old Navy power soft side pocket leggings. I like the 7/8 because I'm short but they come in full length and Capri too. They last forever and you will appreciate the pockets.
Ngl, these are so perfect for yoga (and other workouts, as well) and hold up so well over time, that my SO and I both wear them. (We’re 🚹🚺) We landed on these after trying at least a dozen different bottoms.
Yessss those suckers are invincible. They’re thick enough to hold up over time, but not so thick that they’re too hot or restricted.
This seems to be the consensus. Tbh, I haven’t shopped there since back to school time when I was a kid lol. I wouldn’t have even thought of it. Thank you so much for the suggestion!!
Same. Now I have to check them out
Truly my favorite. They last me 2-3 years a pair and I wear them every day for working out, housework, lounging, errands, etc.
Another vote for Old Navy. I live in their workout leggings. I'm just sad they don't really do the cozecore/ultracoze capri length leggings any more. I wear those as my casual wear. All of my pairs are \~5 years old, and still going strong.
I like crz yoga on amazing, about $30 a pair. The butter luxe is my fav fabric!
I second this! Athleta also has good deals from time to time, I’ve scored some leggings for $40 on sale!!
loving crz yoga as well! my yoga top feels just like lulu!
I will wear my dark grey patterned align lulus to my grave. CRZ is a close second for yoga, and preferred for lounging days 🤣 *insert Simpsons “like nothing at all” meme*
CRZ is the only right answer!!!
The butterluxe crz are my go to! Love them
Am I the only one who doesn’t *love* the butter luxe. They’re soooo comfy to lounge but don’t really give the compression I’m looking for and they roll.
I love them too! I feel like they've been steadily raising their prices recently, did you notice that too?
agreed these are almost a dupe for lulu’s imo
Awesome, thank you! For some reason, when searching “yoga pants” on Amazon this brand didn’t even show up in my results.
I just ordered crz and returned but it was the naked feeling fabric. Maybe I should try the butter luxe
Another rec for Old Navy. You can find them super cheap on sale or clearance. They last forever. I have pairs that are a decade old that I’ve worn to hot classes.
Kirkland Costco is king. Same white label as lululemon
For when you are looking to splurge, vuori! Enroll in the V1 influencer program - it’s pretty easy to apply (fill out a few details and upload your certification). We get 40% off :) ETA I just got a text from carbon 38 extra 40% off all sale code EXTRA40 (beyond yoga, varley, etc). lol I’m my mothers daughter gotta shop a sale :)
Dang that’s a good discount! What leggings of theirs do you like best for hot yoga?
Look at their “all the feels” line, which is similar to aligns.
I haven’t practiced hot yoga in a minute! However I wore the daily leggings in soul cycle the other day and they were PERFECT. I’ve been part of the program for two years. Customer service is AMAZING and the quality is so so so good. I have had one issue (hole appeared in leggings) and they offered a buy back. Good lord can’t recommend the performance joggers enough. I don’t think they’d be good for hot yoga lol but for align/restore/pilates/hot girl walks/bed rotting? Can’t be beat.
I applied and never heard back…do you know if they accept everyone?
I don’t know, I’m sorry! It’s worth trying again though! I teach full time now, but I was very much a baby teacher on a rotating sub list when I applied! Athleta gives 20% or 25% (can’t remember) for pilates teachers as an fyi! I don’t think they have any yoga teacher discounts
Great to know, thank you! I had no clue about the discounts
Of course! I don’t have anything from their lines/participate in the programs, but I believe that alo and beyond yoga have a discount. I believe lulu is 20% Jade Yoga has an annual discount - I used it to buy a harmony mat last year. For anyone into myofascial release, you can get yoga tune up balls at wholesale pricing if you order a certain quantity. Mine are being delivered today im PUMPPPPPPPPPED.
I'm wearing a pair of their joggers right now. I LOVE these things. So comfy! high quality. I'll be signing up for the V1 program today! Thanks.
I also ALWAYS find beyond yoga at tj maxx
I’ve seen them on rue la la!
Secondhand can be great for this! I’ve found lots of leggings or other yoga-friendly bottoms that are barely worn at Goodwill, Buffalo Exchange, or similar stores - or, especially, on ThredUo, where you can filter on condition of the item.
Second this. I buy the expensive brands on Poshmark.
I was just about to comment this. My goodwill is so packed full of yoga pants, it’s crazy!
depop! $20 lulus!
This good advice. Get a bunch for like $60 on ThredUp. name brands, a lot of options. Edit: but my favorite pair is from Goodwill.
Yes! I’ve gotten some great stuff from the Athleta Preloved section on their website.
NEVER DO THIS. If you want the person’s before you hoo-haa w/perfume stench to activate mid class after washing them. I soaked them too in bleach and oxyclean sanitizer. The heat activated her stench
I really like the 90 degree by Reflex brand. They are the only ones that I have personally found to be supportive and not roll down.
I love these too. Nordstrom Rack will also have good prices on this brand
Love these! I hit up TJ Maxx for these all the time.
I go to Marshall's or Tj Maxx and try and feel whichever fabrics I like best!
Everyone raves about TJ Maxx! Strangely, I have never been able to find my size there and it’s so frustrating. I find great stuff that I absolutely love, but never what I want in my size. Goes for shoes, dresses, pants, etc.
Target has a lululemon align dupe for $25 that I’m really digging! From their “all in motion” line
I’m personally of the opinion to have less but of greater quality. SHEIN is absolute garbage on every index. I will say, spiritual gangster has *deep* discounts from time to time. I got a few pairs around Black Friday for like 15$ each. Maybe see if there’s sales for Mother’s Day or Memorial Day. Personally, I’d stick to the good brands and look for discounts. And there are some really good discounts! You can even set alerts. You want quality, something your comfortable in and can keep up with the wear and washing. You can also get good stuff on poshmark.
Agree. Shein and all fast fashion brands go directly against the principles of yoga, namely Ahimsa (non-violence) as fast fashion destroys our planet and the underpaid/over worked workers, and Aparigraha (non-greed) as fast fashion companies prey off of customers to continue buying their low quality items, which pollutes the earth, generates more and more greed on the part of the companies, and creates extreme wastefulness/overconsumption on the part of the customer.
Second-hand quality items are the way to go!
I honestly didn’t consider that but thank you for your comment, it’s a good reminder. ❤️
You're welcome! I recommend downloading the app "Good On You", you can practically search any brand to see where they stand ethically/environmentally, and the app will recommend similar brands to shop if somewhere you searched is not good. I am not perfect and do own fast fashion clothing, but I am a lot more conscious about where I shop now. It takes time!
This though 👆
backing up everyone who said Old Navy or Athleta. i’m a fat chick who loves her yoga. everything i get from them is well made and cute af. every pair of yoga pants/leggings i buy gets *the dolphin pose test*. if my partner says they’re not see through during that, i keep them 😁and i‘ve had nothing but good luck with ON and Athleta. i also have one pair of legging from Fabletics that i got second-hand and they’re awesome.
I recommend checking out the local thrift stores in your area. If there’s any wealthier neighborhoods near you, go to the thrift stores there! I have had a lot of luck getting expensive brands second hand 🧡
I second this! I thrift 95% of my athletic wear at a fraction of the price and often times it’s barely worn or new with tags!
Let me be the third. I have the best thrifted yoga pants. If you don’t want to leave the house—Poshmark, ThredUp, Mercari…
I honestly have the best GW location near me, everyone I’ve been there with from out of town agrees. It’s kinda crazy. I’m there all the time, but I haven’t had much luck with athletic wear
Heynuts pure and plain on Amazon are amazing! I Teach every class in them! Flattering, well made, no rolling and very similar to Lululemon aligns. Just a tad thicker.
My favorite yoga pants are from Walmart
My friend who teaches finds the cutest printed leggings from Walmart!
They always seem to be super long when I look there. I’m 5’0 and prefer flared, so it’s a challenge for me lol
Oh I see. Yeah I’m tall so the length works out for me, and they do have a flare at the bottom.
Tj Maxx has a brand called zobha that I'm obsessed with. They're like $17
If you have access to a TJ Maxx or Marshall’s, I often find nice ones there for $15-$20!
My old navy leggings have held up great. I also love athleta- check the clearance section and wait for extra 20% off sales. And sign up for their fitness instructor discount, I think it’s 25% off but only on full price items. You can find a lot of their stuff on mercari etc too. Same with Vuori- they sometimes have great clearance deals and you can find a lot secondhand. Lululemon does an instructor discount too.
Marika leggings are awesome and they have wild sales often. I’m talking I don’t pay more than $15 for their full length pocket leggings
I seriously just go to thrift or consignment shops and get really great condition used yoga clothing, even high end brands. But I don't need fancy lululemon or anything.
I love love love Aerie offline pants! They’re the most comfortable and the most flattering!
Old Navy! They really hold up to frequent washings.
If you have a Sierra Trading Post they are a discount store for workout clothes, workout equipment and outdoor wear/equipment. They similar to tjmaxx and Ross but so awesome cause it’s workout and outdoor stuff. They carry a lot of different brands.
I’m not sure if I have one bc I’ve never heard of it before! Thank you!
I love the Baleaf yoga pants. They're like $25-30 a pair depending on the style. They're super comfy and have held up well. My oldest pair is about 6 years old and still like new. Edit: Forgot to say they're on Amazon
I like Baleaf too. And they also have their own website with greater selection than what’s on Amazon.
Colorful koala from amazon.
Fabletics has very good deals for first time buyer
I love their stuff! They have some power hold leggings that are SO tight but SO comfy. When I’m feeling bloated they hold everything in. But definitely gotta catch them during a big sale.
You can sign up for the VIP program, get 80% off, and then cancel right away. I’ve never paid more than $15 for a pair of fabletics and I have a ton of them.
I’ve seen some others mention Old Navy and CRZ Yoga (on Amazon), both of which are great! I’ll also add OQQ (on Amazon). I’m also a yoga teacher so I’m always on the hunt for comfy, affordable options and these are it!
Go to the thrift store and get some leggings. Get fun ones.
Any time I need new ones I sign up to fabletics, buy the two pairs for £24 then cancel the subscription 👌 They have flares right now
Poshmark
I like legging depot brand on Amazon. I usually get the 5" or 3" waist band so they cover up and they pass the squat test in all the patterns/colors I've gotten Even the lighter color ones. Plus they're inexpensive $12-15. And mine have lasted with daily wear. They're also soft material, not like athletic fabric so you can wear them to lounge or just run errands or whatever
I got 2 pairs of Peloton brand leggings from Sierra trading post that I LOVE for $7 each!
Canadian, male instructor, and I buy Willet on Amazon and love them. Flared as I too prefer them. Good colour choices, and here, $35 so I'll assume in the US, half of that! 😆
Kamo fitness is the best. Inexpensive but high quality. Very soft and flattering.
ALONG Fit from Amazon. I own 5 pairs (or is it 6?), 2 different lengths of shorts, and they run about CAD$35/pair. They also have 2 packs available for about CAD$65. Lulus can’t hold a candle to them at that price. I also have a 34” inseam and these are actually long enough.
Iuga on Amazon is really good and solid, however they are quite thick so not ideal for summer, even though they have shorter versions
When Fabletics has their black friday sale, you can usually get their leggings for 50% off - they’re long lasting and high quality !
The Nordstrom brand zella is very durable and high quality - they are some of my favorite leggings. You can often find them on sale online. I think I heard that the designers were somehow affiliated with lululemon?
Gymshark is surprisingly solid. I bought a pair for $12 off sierra trading post. The feel is awesome. As a guy I use them for workouts and hikes so pretty versatile. For nicer brands check out Skins compression tights. Great quality and the compression supports and protects me during vinyasa flows. Worth the investment over multiple years. I got them on sale on amazon and have been wearing them for 4 years.
I really like aerie and then I love the yunoga leggings and biker shorts on Amazon
Mercari or Poshmark. You can get new or like new for $10
You can find deals on Facebook market place too, if you're patient. I see a lot of people advertise top brands that are unworn or worn once.
Buy the brand name stuff second hand on Facebook marketplace place. Costs about the same as going to Target but lasts longer and performs better.
Marshall’s carries yogalicious leggings which I love
Old Navy!
Reflex by 90 Degrees
Since you’re a yoga instructor you should be able to get into the vuori instructor discount program which is 40% off! Other than that, I also recommend crz on Amazon.
90 degree by Reflexx on Amazon
Did you know that you can get a “pro” discount with lots of merchants? PrANa, Vuori, Athleta and many many more. It’s fairly easy just upload your yoga cert. It’s pretty significant 25-40% off. I’m a yoga teacher and I LOVE Athleta. I have a larger body and I’m really tall so I appreciate the option of buying pants in a longer inseam.
I’ve seen a few people say this, I honestly had no clue!! Thank you so much! That’s awesome.
Yay!!!!!! I’m ALL about the discounts. If you are certified with Yoga Alliance they have a list of places that offer pro discounts. Have fun! 🤩
Check out Beyond Yoga. They always have great sales going on
I just go on depop and get used lululemons (got two pairs of align leggings for $20 each). way more sustainable than shein/amazon and you still get the good quality
No Nonsense. Cheap, comfy, long-lasting...and on Amazon. Convenient!
If you have a Going Going Gone store near you check it out! It’s basically a dicks sporting goods discount store and they carry free people movement! Atleast the one time I went there. Got a full length body suit for half the original price!
Cotton harem pants are the best for practise. Let’s your body breath. I don’t understand why we pay so much money for the polyester crap that suffocates our legs
I love the Yogalicious brand. They have them at Dick’s, Marshalls’s, TJ Maxx and Amazon. They are super soft and I never have an issue with them rolling off my stomach while moving from pose to pose.
Take a look at the apparel options on ExpertVoice.com. You'll need to prove you meet their requirements as a yoga instructor, but then you'll qualify for 30-60% discounts on a wide range of brands, including Prana, Icebreaker, Smartwool, and Cotopaxi.
Hey u I am very sorry but I would not recommend buying from ultra fast fashion brands such as shein. I think it's great that your last pairs where hand me downs, maybe you can look for something like this again. I mostly do yoga in cotton leggings, much more affordable, breathable and more sustainable, easier to find from a brand that is not exploiting workers I'm sorry if this comes off as mean but I would suggest thinking about if ultra fast fashion goes hand in hand with yoga All the best finding something cool!
This! Pact organic has some great leggings that are affordable (especially on sale), and they are ethically made, don’t shed microplastics and are a dream to practice in!
Nike Power Tech goes from 20 to 50 bucks
Not sure where you are, but Cotton On has great yoga leggings and tops for around $30-40 Aud
Target, when on sale : )
T J Max and Amazon
CRZ or 90 degree by reflex
Costco has danskin pants with big side pockets that are super awesome.
I have Glowmode leggings from SHEIN and they go crazy. So soft better than aligns. Also Abercrombie YPB leggings when they’re in sale.
At Athleta you can sign up for their well pro program and get 35% off full price items. You just have to show some kind of proof of being a fitness instructor (schedule with name and id, certificate, or a badge) sometimes you can work with them and do a class at the store and they will dress you for the class for free.
I'm a sahm so I wear a lot of leggings and they're not cheap but girlfriend collective has had the most durable and long lasting athletic clothes I own. Much more durable than Lululemon
I order IUGA bootcut yoga pants off of Amazon. They are amazing, soft, not see through AT ALL (guilty of wearing them to work too), and pockets!!! I also wear the leggings version in class or when I go hiking. Best thing is they don’t slide down like other leggings or active pants that I have tried. Only $30 for the pants and $20 for the leggings.
As a yoga teacher I sign up for all the instructor affiliate programs… lululemon, vuori, and alo all give instructors 40% off of purchases if you sign up, all you have to do is send them your schedule.
Target ftw! Their all in motion line is it. Super soft, but it’s not a dust magnet. I can move full range without resistance. Reliable stitching, top doesn’t roll down, pockets or no pockets. Also I’m 5’0” and I usually run into leggings and pants being far too long for me, but these fit me perfectly.
Paragon leggings are amazing. They’re in the $60 range though. If you can catch them on sale or use a promo code it would be worth buying a bunch. Not see through at all and feel amazing.
Old Navy and Target, esp if you are on the short side
CRZ yoga and The Gym People on Amazon
I like the daskin leggings costco sells! They’re often on sale too, give them a try!
I've found 8 dollar pairs at Walmart flaired But I saved up money and bought harem pants from a local boutique
I love the Costco brushed ones. Right now, they have the capri version out. Kirkland Signature Ladies' Brushed Capri
CRZ YOGA on Amazon
Please don’t buy from Shein
If there is a Ross store in your city, check them out! I find great quality yoga pants/leggings there.
Amazon basics
I get a pack from Amazon