If you've never heard of yoga therapy, you're not alone! When the talented Niya Bajaj from N.B Life reached out for some tips on what to wear for work in order to distinguish herself from her students, I jumped at the chance to put together a shopping guide.
As a relatively new profession, the fundamental needs would be the same as those teaching yoga. Maximum stretch, comfort as well as an overall professional look provided my search parameters. It was important to find solutions that would work with a variety of body types and provide an opportunity to inject some individual style.
"The primary goal is to empower you to replace existing habits with new ones that relieve pain and deepen your connection to your body, breath and mind. The longer term goal is to support you to get to know yourself and your needs, unencumbered by habit or emotion, so that you can shift your daily practice as needed to maintain a healthy balance." - N.B. Life
The Essential Information:
1. Look For Stretch
As a profession reliant on movement, stretch is key (pun intended). By curating clothing to feature a slight amount of elastic, we can ensure that you and your patient can move with relative ease. For example, a body suit and a pair of wide leg pants will allow for a full range of motion, without having to constantly adjust.
2. Mix And Match
Don't forget to infuse your personal style. Clothing does not have to be monochromatic to be functional and professional. Consider matching a bright tailored jacket (that can be taken off when the session starts) with a yoga pant and a favourite printed t-shirt. There are truly, so many options. Especially now, as more inclusive and environmentally friendly brands are coming onto the market.
3. See Your Tailor
*ahem* Come see a professional to help fine tune your garments. Together we can ensure that the fit of your wardrobe is perfect when interacting with clients. By making small (or large) adjustments to your clothing, we can achieve a bespoke look. Ultimately, make clothing fit you instead of the other way around.
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