The Best Workout Tops for Every Kind of Yogi

By Sam Davis, BHS, CPT, FNS

April 26, 2019 · < 1 min read

Best Overall

Athleta Essence Vital Tie Back Tank

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Best Value

Lululemon Cool Racerback II

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Honorable Mention

Syrokan Long Yoga Crop Tank

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Athleta Essence Vital Tie Back Tank

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Pros

The customized fit allows for freedom and versatility when choosing your bottoms. It also can be worn to any sweaty class.
Essence Vital Tie Back Tank

The tie back can be adjusted to make it a bit looser or tighter for comfort. This customized fit is my favorite thing about this shirt. You can wear it untied if you want (although I wouldn’t recommend that during a flow if you don’t want it to fly up over your head!). There’s also a longer hemline for more coverage.

Cons

In some reviews, our shorter gals say that it is too long. The length allows for more coverage, but it depends on what your preference is!

Bottom Line

This is a perfect top for our yogis that are also involved in other sweaty classes like spin or barre. It can be paired with any bottom, and is unique for yogis who want to stand out!

Size/types: xxs-xl

Lululemon Cool Racerback II

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Pros

The Cool Racerback - Great for our sweat junkies that don’t mind a tight fit.
Lululemon designed this top to hug the body close so you don’t feel restricted by a top that shifts when you move. This top moves with you. They have developed a lightweight fabric called Luon that is sweat wicking so you stay dry as possible during your sweatiest flows. The 4-way stretch and tight fit allows the tank to flow with your body as you flow.

Cons

The tighter fit isn’t for every yogi

Bottom Line

The tank top is good for every purpose, but was strategically designed to stay in place as you move through your flow and other sweaty activities. The fabric is soft and fits like a second skin.

Sizes: 0-14

Syrokan Long Yoga Crop Tank

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Pros

SYROKAN Women's Active Racerback Athletic Yoga Tank Top - Great for any yogi who wants coverage over the chest and a looser fit around the stomach area.
This tank is extremely lightweight, ventilated in the back, and sweat-wicking. The fitted waistband ensures your tank does not move during your flows or everyday exercise.
The tight waistband is the biggest pro here. It will not slide up during your multiple downward dogs in a class, and it is a bit looser in the chest and stomach area- perfect for layering your favorite sports bra underneath.

Cons

This tank tends to run big! So make sure to order a size down if you are in between sizes.

Bottom Line

This tank is not only extremely affordable, stylish, and very light weight. It’s perfect for the simple yogi on a budget.

Sizes: xs-xl

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Have you ever been in a deep, focused flow—and then during your vinyasa, your shirt basically falls over your head? Yep. Same. I decided to find the best tops for my fellow yogis, because it is extremely distracting, especially when you have to constantly pull your shirt down after every downward dog.