5 Homegrown, Yoga Wellness Brands You Would Love to Add to your Workout Wardrobe

As beneficial as Yoga is on its own, it is quite difficult to do it properly without the right equipment and attire. If it is taking more effort to keep the mat from folding or your trousers from tearing than it is taking the core strength to hold a warrior pose, it is a sign that something needs to change. Nothing on your part of course, you are already taking a step that is possibly the most holistically beneficial that you can when it comes to your health. It is time for you to upgrade your wellness tools. If you are wondering where to even start, here are 5 women-led yoga wellness brands for you.

1. Kosha Yoga Co.

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A certified Yoga teacher herself, Harneet is the founder of Kosha Yoga Co., and started her own brand after she became acquainted with the struggle of finding good products. Being true to the underlying philosophy of the practice, this woman-led brand for yoga wellness makes sure her products are made with biodegradable materials like rubber or cotton so they do not harm the planet. 

Harneet offers bigger-sized yoga mats or customizable ones. You can also find tools like resistance bands, ankle and wrist weights, balance blocks, and grip enhancing gloves and socks. She also has apparels like sports bras, biker shorts, and even co-ord sets. Harneet also trains and employs women from the most underprivileged communities in Asia as a part of her sustainability mission. 

2. Proyog

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After over two decades of experience in the fashion retail world and working with brands like Levi’s, Malika Barauh co-founded her yoga wellness brand, Proyog. She wanted to offer a better variety of attire for all women that was not a too-tight sports bra, or a too-loose pair of sweatpants. To raise awareness against items made with polyester or nylon, and to provide a sustainable, plastic-free alternative so that your practice does do more harm than good, they offer products made with biodegradable materials. 

This woman-led brand has clothing for both women and men, mats, bags, blankets, neti pots, bolsters, and a lot more in their exhaustive range. You can check it out on the brand’s website.

3. Swadesi Sportswear

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Though Kajal Srivastava’s six failed attempts at clearing UPSC could be seen as something of a lack, she realised it was only a redirection so she could start her own venture. Her brand, Swadesi Sportswear, was born as a part of a movement called TAVASI which aims to switch back to indigenously grown fabrics like cotton for sports, workout and any other sweat-inducing activities. 

Since our country’s tropical climate does not support fabrics like lycra or spandex, wearing those usually causes skin irritation or diseases like eczema. This woman-led brand offers activewear like t-shirts, pants, and bralettes along with accessories like scrunchies, and all of them are available for purchase on their website.

4. Bamboology

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Offering a variety of bamboo-based clothing items for your yoga practice is Fahmeeda Choudhry’s brand Bamboology. This woman-led brand marries fashion with functionality in their exhaustive range of attires like cycling shorts, and sports bras for women that are anti-bacterial, anti-odor, and also protect your skin from UV rays. They have brighter color options like fuschia, or you can choose their range available in black if you are looking for something more classic.

You can also find undergarments like their ‘Reusable Period Panty’ here. All of the yoga wellness products sport a more minimalistic vibe adding to the tranquility of your practice. Place your orders on the brand’s website.

5. Maikai Clothing

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If you are looking for something more exclusive that also fulfills your need to be responsible towards the environment, you may find it at Vidya Sethi’s brand, Maikai Clothing. Though you can get everything from jewelry to co-ord sets here, it is this woman-led brand’s range of 100% cotton activewear that has their patented sports bras, and bottoms.

Vibrant traditional motifs, or soothing pastel shades, both the variations of the sports bra are generously exclusive of all sizes, offering G and H cups, and full coverage for all the free movement you need. This is a sustainable yoga wellness brand that supports and employs the local artisans, and you can check out their website to purchase their items.

With yoga wellness brands like these all you will have to worry about when you wake up at 5AM and begin with a downward facing dog, will be doing the poses correctly. Support the environment, our artisans, and these women entrepreneurs all while you invest in a product that supports your own wellbeing.

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