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EZiI~~~~=;;;:;:;;~-----------------------------------' .. . on the bottom and nothing on top. Most men prefer to practice shirtless, which means there's even more pressure on their pants to perform. Equally at home in the yoga center or in the martial arts studio, these capri-length pants are made for movement. The Coolmax fabric is thick and luxurious to the touch, but wicks away sweat and doesn't get smelly. These pants would look equally well on an ashtangi in San Francisco or a Shaolin Monk in rural China. Lululemon Athletica, www.lululemonathletica.com. $40 ~:-f-~~~~~~~r~~~[~R~~~.~ V BRIKO ALBUQUERQUE JERSEY Maybe you've never imagined practicing in a shirt with three- At first glance, these look like ordinary yoga pants, but don't pass them by. Once you put them on and start going through the practice you'll notice that they are pants totally in support of yoga-solid, comfortable. Rich 88 percent Tactel nylon and 12 percent Lycra fabric moves and breathes through the most strenuous postures, and are comfortable throughout. Prana, www.prana.com. 800-557-7262, $45 ._----- .... --------t----- I I I .------~-----------I I If you're looking for fabric a little closer to the land, check out Patagonia's 64 percent cotton, 30 percent polyester, 6 percent spandex-plaited top. This piece is soft and natural to the touch, but still wicks well. It allows for freedom of movements especial- ly during twists, and side vents at the hem for airflow. Patagonia, www.patagonia.com. $38 I ~----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- :V ----- --., I I I I I quarter length sleeves, but this jersey is so form fitting and comfortable that you'll sing through the practice. Given the sleeves, you might even slip into postures you've never done before! It also wicks like a dream. This shirt is perfect for those winter and early spring days in the Northern Hemisphere, or with conservative teachers in India! Briko, www.briko.com. 800-GO-BRIKO, $75 UNDERWEAR There's no point having highly technical yoga apparel if you're wearing soggy cotton underwear. You need a fabric that wicks. If you choose not to abandon underwear altogether, consider the following highly technical undergarments. 64 PATAGONIA WOMEN'S SEAMLESS THONG Is it excessive to sport underwear made of Capilene? At first, you might think so, but you won't after you try this thong. The 88 percent nylon and 11 percent spandex with Capilene performance fabric transfers heat and wicks away sweat, leaving you feeling good from the first layer to the last. Patagonia, www.patagonia.com. $18 PATAGONIA MEN'S CAPILENE SILKWEIGHT BOXERS What's good for the goose is good for the gander ... These boxers, made from 3.5 ounce microdenier polyester with Capilene, are loose fitting and fast wicking and drying. Patagonia, www.patagonia.com. $28