practice shorts question

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All

This may be an unusual question, directed to some of the other guys on the list.

During the warm months, the humidity tends to give me rashes. I'm observing a

lot of hygiene routines, applying powder and lotions to the areas to stay dry. I

have gone to my doctors, so I am obtaining medical care. For my work clothes I

have switched to cotton briefs (boxers shorts). I was wondering if other yogis

out there might use boxer shorts as underwear with yoga practicing shorts, for

example under their Prana shorts. I might give it a try, but I'm concerned that

during inversions there might be loss of privacy. Jockey briefs keep things in

place and out of sight, but their tightness contributes to discomfort when

rubbing against the skin. Any thoughts or ideas? This is not a philosophical

question, and I'm not sure it is the type that is asked during the question and

answer periods at the AYRI, but health issues related to our practice are

important since we all want to be well.

Thanks and namaste,

Arturo

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Re: Briefs for practice

 

I find there are good microfiber briefs available from jockey.

 

They wick moisture away from the body, breathe, very stretchy in all directions,

and dry in minutes.

 

 

 

Similar garments are available from other suppliers e.g, Ex Officio, etc.

 

Just google mens microfiber briefs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ashtangayoga [ashtangayoga ] On

Behalf Of Arturo Veve

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:42 PM

ashtangayoga

ashtanga yoga practice shorts question

 

 

 

All

This may be an unusual question, directed to some of the other guys on the list.

During the warm months, the humidity tends to give me rashes. I'm observing a

lot of hygiene routines, applying powder and lotions to the areas to stay dry. I

have gone to my doctors, so I am obtaining medical care. For my work clothes I

have switched to cotton briefs (boxers shorts). I was wondering if other yogis

out there might use boxer shorts as underwear with yoga practicing shorts, for

example under their Prana shorts. I might give it a try, but I'm concerned that

during inversions there might be loss of privacy. Jockey briefs keep things in

place and out of sight, but their tightness contributes to discomfort when

rubbing against the skin. Any thoughts or ideas? This is not a philosophical

question, and I'm not sure it is the type that is asked during the question and

answer periods at the AYRI, but health issues related to our practice are

important since we all want to be well.

Thanks and namaste,

Arturo

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hope you dont mind a girl replying to this but my 11 year old son had

a similar problem in summer whilst sleeping. For him it turned out to

be a yeast problem which thrives in humid conditions hence babies

often get yeasty bum. I found that canestanHC (a Clotrimazole

and hydrocotizone mix) worked to reduce the discomfort and stop the

infection. We then switched all his clothes to cotton briefs trousers

pyjamas and he has been fine since. As for practice whilst your body

is healing I personally would wear cotton thai trousers erm

commando Thai trousers should be long enough to preserve your

dignity even whilst upside down another alternative would be the

nataraj trousers see http://www.theyogashop.co.uk/shop/nataraj-yogi-

pants-pri-5261.html?reviews_id=646 which grip around the ankles and

would be fine with boxers. If it is yeast it tends to hang around so

clothes need to be hot washed to completely get rid of it other wise

you will just reinfect yourself. Hope you dont feel to embarrased

having a female responder but with two sons such conversations are

actually quite common place

All the best

Samantha

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Try thights with short legs. Look after cotten with 5 % Lycra, that's

really comfertable and quite private.

[Guest guest]

Arturo:

 

This has been a problem for me too. I've found boxer-briefs to work

best. (That is the boxer style with the tighter leg). They tend to

keep everything in place, don't bunch up like boxers during

inversions, and have a little more air space and less rubbing than

regular briefs. I hope this helps. I guess if these aren't available

where you are (they're fairly common in the US), you could sew some

elastic onto the leg holes of a pair of boxers, for a similar effect.

 

Cheers,

 

Josh

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Arturo,

I often practice in cotton compression shorts with another looser pair of

breathable athetic shorts over them. Actually, in David Swenson's pratice

manual, he is wearing a pair of compression shorts, I believe. (They are not as

tight as they look, although a lot depends on how thin your legs are, etc, etc,)

They are similar to bike shorts, but cotton, and of course no padding for the

seat. You can find them at most sporting goods stores for $10-20. Perhaps if

you got a larger size that might work.

 

Also, Lululemon and Be Present make loose cotton yoga pants for men. The

Lululemon " luon " material is very comfortable -- but of course in the summer,

pants will be hot.

 

Another option: take a comfortable (for you) pair of cotton yoga pants (or thin

cotton sweatpants/workout/ " leisure " pants) and cut them off just below the

knees. (I call this the Huck Finn look) You can even pin or stitch the bottom

part of the shortened leg hole so it is a little smaller and won't fall down

over you thighs when you invert. That should prevent unintended exhibitionism.

 

Good luck,

David R