Is it OK to wear foot jewelry (anklets, barefoot sandals or toe rings) when I go to my Yoga class?
Amanda V asked:
I have some barefoot sandals that look cute and I am wondering if it will affect me doing the exercises or if the instructor would disapprove.
I have some barefoot sandals that look cute and I am wondering if it will affect me doing the exercises or if the instructor would disapprove.
What is OK to wear of the items I mentioned if some are not OK?
NOTHING I AM PLANNING TO WEAR JINGLES OR MAKES NOISE!
CURTIS
February 10th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
no, stops concentration
February 12th, 2009 at 5:01 am
no b/c it may jingle or something and make noise which would distract everyone♥
February 14th, 2009 at 4:35 am
do you go to Yoga class to show off or to be lean and trim there is a place for everything
February 15th, 2009 at 10:55 am
As long as it is not bulky or noisy when it moves around, you should be fine. You don’t want to wear items that jingle or items that would restrict movement or scratch against your skin when you move.
As far as wanting to look fashionable in your class, I see nothing wrong with that. If anything, it will contribute to you having a positive attitude about yourself.
From the items you have mentioned:
Toe rings - completely fine, ones that contain crystals have a positive energy and are actually beneficial to wear
Anklets - as long as they are soft, no large beads or bells, simple twine and hemp are best and will help your chi
Barefoot sandals - fine as long as they are soft and non abrasive, muted and natural colors are best
I’ve seen a lot of people wearing toe rings and thin, handmade anklets in yoga classes. I think they help out with spirituality. I disagree with those stating that they have no place in doing yoga.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:06 am
i think toe rings would look very cute .. just make sure they dont jingle
February 20th, 2009 at 10:41 am
no.. because they could jingle or watever to disturb the class
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
it depends on what your level is and why not just ask her if wearing foot jewelry cool
February 24th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Duh,
of course it is o.k.
fashion is a girls best friend.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:31 am
It depends on what exactly you wear……
like my mother, loves anklets, and gold foot jewelry.
I think you can wear an anklet to yoga class as long as it does not make any noise. It must be well fitted to your ankle.
February 28th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
you can but i dont recemend it, you could hert yourself they jewlery may cute you ar something.
March 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I actually make jewelry including ankle bracelets and some yoga studios are selling them for me. So ankle bracelets are fine. I’ll keep mine on for months at a time.
As for toe rings, as long as you are used to them and they cannot catch on anything, it is fine. If you aren’t used to them, it can distract from your practice.
As far as barefoot sandals, again, if you are used to them it’s fine, but I find that when I wear them, I am very much aware that they are there. You want to feel as grounded to the earth as possible without anything interfering and while in meditation you don’t want to be distracted by something pinching your toes. If when you’re wearing them you feel totally barefoot-then go for it!
Enjoy your practice!
March 4th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Yes just make sure it’s not loud and a disturbance to other people if it is.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
All the items you’ve mentioned should be ok to wear.