The 9 Best Yoga Shorts For Women In 2021

I'm just as much a fan of yoga leggings as anyone – heck, I wear them practically every day, when exercising and in other ways. However, when I move through a flow or take a hot yoga class during the warm months, the must-have activewear from waist to ankle can feel a little … a lot. This is where yoga shorts come into play.

In my opinion, the definition of "yoga shorts" is pretty flexible. While some shorts are specifically designed for yoga, I also like to wear bike shorts or looser gym shorts depending on my attitude and type of yoga. As a health and fitness editor, I've tested many workout shorts, and the following are my favorites for yoga.