Why the Right Size Changes How Yoga Clothes Feel

Yoga clothing lives or dies by fit. Leggings that ride down during a forward fold or a top that rides up in downward dog pull your attention away from your practice. Getting the size right isn’t vanity — it’s about being able to move, breathe, and hold a pose without adjusting your outfit every few minutes.

Measure Before You Guess

Skip guessing your size based on what you normally wear in everyday clothes — activewear sizing runs differently because of compression and stretch. Measure your waist at the narrowest point, your hips at the widest point, and, for leggings, your inseam from crotch to ankle. Write the numbers down and compare them against the brand’s specific size chart rather than a generic S/M/L assumption.

Reading a Size Chart the Right Way

Most yoga brands, Njálla included, list size ranges in centimeters for waist and hips rather than just letter sizes. If your measurements fall between two sizes, the fabric’s stretch matters more than the label. Four-way stretch fabric, like the recycled polyester-spandex blend used in Njálla’s leggings and tops, is built for compression sports, so a snugger fit at rest often becomes comfortable once you’re moving.

Between Sizes? What to Consider

If you’re between two sizes, think about how you’ll use the piece. For hot, sweaty practices, sizing down slightly for more compression can help the fabric wick moisture better. For restorative or yin yoga, where you’ll be still for longer, sizing up slightly for a relaxed fit is usually more comfortable. There’s no universally “correct” choice — it depends on your practice and personal preference.

Njálla’s Approach to Fit

Every Njálla piece is cut for a full range of motion: deep squats, overhead reaches, and twists shouldn’t be limited by the seams. The hand-painted Nordic nature prints are placed to move with the fabric rather than distort during stretch, so sizing correctly also protects how the artwork looks over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m exactly between two sizes?

Choose based on how you’ll use the garment: size down for compression during active practices, size up for a looser, relaxed fit.

Do Njálla’s leggings run true to size?

Check the specific size chart on each product page, since fit can vary slightly between styles. Measuring yourself first is always more reliable than assuming based on other brands.

Will the fabric stretch out over time?

The recycled polyester-spandex blend is designed to retain its shape wash after wash when cared for properly — see our guide to washing and caring for sustainable activewear for tips.

Ready to find your fit? Browse the full Njálla collection and check each product’s size chart before you order.

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