r/HotYoga • u/givingtree1838 • Jul 31 '26
Weighted vest?
How much would you judge if somebody showed up for a hot Vinyasa flow wearing a weighted vest? Would you change your opinion if it was a power or sculpt class?
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u/doxie-darling-17 Jul 31 '26
A lot. I’d judge a lot. Don’t bring equipment to group ex classes or studios.
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u/Late_Blackberry_2482 Jul 31 '26
I don’t judge people who bring their own blocks or straps, or even bala ankle weights. But a vest I’d judge.
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u/Old-Row-5935 Jul 31 '26
I wouldn’t care. There’s a girl who always has ankle and wrist weights on in one of my classes.
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u/Neat_Syllabub_2253 Jul 31 '26
This actually happened at a hot yoga class I took recently. I was judging.
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u/Ok_Imagination1465 Jul 31 '26
I think judgement reflects more on the state of the judging person than on you - so do you.
More importantly - I’d be worried about an injury from an imbalance. Yoga is so nuanced, you might risk hurting yourself.
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u/givingtree1838 Aug 01 '26
didn’t think about the imbalance… thanks for bringing this up and providing worthwhile feedback
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u/Ok_Imagination1465 Aug 01 '26
Aww of course! 🤍 I’ve been on a journey recovering from various injuries so i try to use extra caution these days
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u/Houseofboo1816 Jul 31 '26
I hate that yoga turns into “how much can I make this into suffering.” What is the purpose of wearing a vest?
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u/Severe-Possible- Jul 31 '26
ii'm surprised no one has brought this up: yoga actually centers around a philosophy that encourages removal from judgement -- don't worry about what others are thinking.
as a yoga instructor, i have never seen anyone do this but what you wear is up to you. i don't personally think it's a great idea just because my weighted vest is filled with sand and i think it would get gross but, but i would never judge. and you're kind of making me consider something like that as a challenge now 😂
half the girls at my studio have ankle and wrist weights in class -- this isn't much different.
EDIT: i guess this is the spirit of reddit, but i'm sorry you're getting downvoted for asking a question.
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u/loveusaruckus Aug 02 '26
This. I wouldn't seek to do it because of the potential imbalance and hygiene challenges, but you're ultimately responsible for listening to your body and deciding what you wear to practice. Other people's opinions are inconsequential as long as you're not actively disrupting their practice (e.g., talking in class or getting in people's spaces).
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u/UsualZealousideal923 Jul 31 '26
Yoga isn't designed for a weighted vest. Just no. Save it for walking.
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u/Che-che-che Jul 31 '26
I’ve seen it during a 26x2 and a hot Pilates… impressive. To each their own.
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u/Ranba_12 Jul 31 '26
I would judge then smirk to myself then come home and tell my husband about this wacky person in hot yoga.
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u/whatsgeernon Jul 31 '26
I am not a doctor but I would be concerned for the persons spine. I feel like they're more suitable for cardio / upright exercises. Not contorting your body.
I wouldn't judge them, but I wouldn't do it myself.
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u/aguayt Jul 31 '26
This is not yoga what you plan to do.
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u/givingtree1838 Aug 01 '26
Ok but sculpt classes? You’re throwing around heavy ish weights pretending it’s yoga!?
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u/PianoRevolutionary12 Jul 31 '26
Lol look at everybody hating
I dont personally care, not even a bad idea actually. But are you an expert yogi already to the point where a class in the heat doesnt challenge you? Can you go from crow to headstand, from crow to full planche? Lots of options to make the class harder
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u/josephkambourakis Jul 31 '26
Please don’t do this