I'm a runner who's recently taken up doing yoga at my local YMCA. I figured that since I had plenty of running shorts and shirts, clothing wouldn't be an issue. Wrong. Since I have a tendency to sweat, typical running t-shirts get wet fast, and there's nothing more unpleasant than a mouthful of wet cotton when doing a downward facing dog. The shirts I've found to be ideal are the subject of another review elsewhere. But I'm here to talk about my prAna JD Shorts.

The first thing I found when trying to find yoga clothes for men is that there just aren't a whole lot of choices. Running shorts are either too baggy or too short, tending toward either more fabric than you want during a particular asana, or a "big reveal" when it's least desired. I found these prAna shorts on Amazon, read the generally positive reviews, and decided to give them a shot.

From the moment I first put them on, I was sold. Although they don't have a drawstring (which, I think, would be a good addition to any 2.0 version), they are very secure. The fabric is wonderfully soft, and just stretchy enough to "give" but not so clingy that nothing is left to the imagination, if you get my meaning. There is no inner liner, so some sort of undergarment is in order; I like a pair of moisture-wicking briefs.

These shorts are the next best thing to performing asanas in the buff, without all the embarrassing public nudity arrests. They are tight enough that nothing gets between you and your poses, yet not so clingy that you feel on-display in mixed company. I love my prAna shorts so much I immediately purchased a second pair. They're comfortable to wear even if you don't do yoga, but if you do, I encourage you to give them a try. You too may fall in love with your shorts. No one else has to know....