With the temperature dropping and studios getting drafty, it's time to get kitted out in a cosy pair of yoga socks. You might have the right yoga pants and yoga mat already, but finding the right yoga socks is a welcome addition for the winter. Yoga socks can re-energise your flow by increasing your stability and balance, aligning your posture and more.

Yoga socks (also known as grip socks or pilates socks) are hard wearing, extra grippy and sometimes moisture-wicking for hot sessions. In some cases, the socks will also separate the toes, which is useful during asanas that include stretching out the foot for balance.

They come in two types; grip and non-slip socks, for stability as you move and open toe and heel socks, for complete freedom of movement and connection to the ground.

The best yoga socks have multiple benefits. They can help you align your posture in the right direction, give you extra traction on the mat to support balance and prevent slip injuries.

Got cold toes? As tempting as it is to wear normal socks, this will at best, hinder your practise. Wearing regular socks for your practise increases injury risk and generally makes even the simplest of stretches that bit more awkward.

Yoga socks are also an extra layer of protection from any lurking germs - always handy if you find that mats at a budget studio aren't quite as, err... fresh as you'd like. Bonus: They'll also keep your feet warm during a slower-paced Yin flow.

Say hey to the perfect pair of yoga socks and practise in comfort and confidence now...