Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging

3/21/2020

Author's Rating - 6.8 / 10

Yoginis Closet Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging Review

PROS / Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging is a stylish legging. Made with medium high compression faux leather fabric, it provides tons of muscles support and body hugging sensation.

CONS / The fabric has plastic feel and does not breathe well. Also, it fall short on elasticity.

BOTTOM LINE / Although Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging is super cute and stylish, it does not cover performance needs in yoga and gym workouts. Not only does it feel plastic, but it also lacks of stretchiness and breathability. The shiny finish gives an unflattering look.

Hsiaolin Yoga -

Practice with a beginner's mind -
"Having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions in the practice."

It doesn't matter how many years I've been practicing yoga, I find myself enjoying Ashtanga Primary Series the most, especially Surya Namaskar A & B in the beginning. I appreciate the opportunity to work on techniques in "simpler" poses. All advanced postures are built on these fundamental asanas. I've passed the stage of wanting more poses. During early years of the practice, I craved for more asanas because that made me feel like a more "advanced" yogi. Yes, the ego got to me. As I got more poses, I realized that they weren't so much fun to hang out with. Today, I do not care whether I receive new poses from my teacher. I'd rather to polish the poses I am given.

Chaturanga is often overlooked, particularly in the vinyasa class. It can be problematic in Ashtanga as well. There are over fifty chaturangas in Primary Series. Since Mysore Ashtanga is a one-on-one setting, teachers normally work with the individual to correct any misalignment. With that in mind, the risk of being injured is lowered but not impossible. The repetition and stress we put on shoulders in misaligned chaturanga can easily lead to injuries. Therefore, it is the pose that I continue to refine.

Details of Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging -

Were you as excited as I was when Beyond Yoga first introduced Viper High Waisted Midi Legging last Thanksgiving? It was super cute. Of course, it was sold out within days. I couldn't believe that I was able to get it before it was gone. While it looked very stylish online, I was disappointed after receiving it. Continue to read below and you will know why.

Top: Diquedi Push Up Seamless Sports Bra, Black, M (runs small; I am between 32-34B).
Bottom: Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging, Stone Grey Shiny Black Viper, XS (true to size).

1. Size – It is true to size. I wear an XS. For your reference, I normally wear Lululemon size 4.

2. Style – Ankle length legging.

3. Inseam – 23.5" long, which is perfect for my height (5'2").
4. Front Rise – 11" high rise.

5. Waistband – 5" with a 3/8" inch encased elastic band.

6. Fabric – 82% Nylon and 18% Spandex. It is medium high compression.

7. Design for – I don't recommend it for any workout because it doesn't breathe well and lacks of elasticity.

8. Cost – Retail price is $99. I paid $75.7 including CA tax.

9. Stitch Seam – Flatlocking seams.

10. Crotch Seam – Lined triangle gusset.

It is made in U.S.A.

Performance -
Since I didn't keep Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging, I wasn't able to test it for any workout. With that being said, I will share as much as possible based on my initial trial. The main reason that I returned the legging is because of the fabric. First of all, it isn't as stretchy as I'd like to wear for yoga or any exercise. Secondly, it feels very plastic and doesn't breathe well. Lastly, the waistband rolls down easily (see the pitcture below) even when I had it on for short period of time during the photoshoot. Regardless how cute and how popular the legging is, it doesn't work for me.

Quality -
Although the fabric is completely opaque, it feels plastic. It is shiny, not in a good way, and lacks of elasticity. I appreciate that it is sewn with flatlocking stitches and there is a lined gusset for reinforcement.

Fit -
It is true to size and I wear my regular size XS. It hugs my body very well and sculpts the butt nicely. However, the shiny finish gives a magnifying illusion. It doesn't create a skinny look. I have thick thighs, and the legging definitely enhances that part of my body. The encased elastic waistband is the signature design of Beyond Yoga Midi Leggings. Some are more uncomfortable than others, and this pair bothers me. The waistband digs in and shows the muffin top. It may be stretched out after few wears, but I don't know for sure.

Comfort -
The leggings provides tons of compression for the muscles support, which is perfect for high impact workouts. However, it is not comfortable for casual wear. In addition to that, the fabric isn't breathable. It is probably worse in hot and humid environment, such as hot yoga. I am not a fan of the encased elastic waistband as it digs and pinches the skin.

Regardless how much I like the print of Beyond Yoga Viper High Waisted Midi Legging, it doesn't work for me. The legging doesn't cover basic performance needs for both yoga and gym workouts. The fabric lacks of stretchiness and breathability, two most important features for yoga. Furthermore, it doesn't create a flattering look. The shiny finish magnifies the size of my thighs, and the elastic band digs in and shows the muffin top.

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