Two villages in Portugal makes your clothes

Near Porto, in Portugal, two small family businesses work side by side for us. The first, in one village, knits our organic cotton from scratch and dyes it to our specifications. The second, in the next village, cuts and sews. We have been visiting both every year since 2009. We know the people by name. We share meals when we visit. They have watched our collections grow alongside their own children.During the Covid years, when organic cotton and bamboo became briefly impossible to source in Portugal, we found a second family workshop in Turkey — also ethical, also certified, also personal. About 5% of what we make passes through their hands today. The Mizar Kimono and a few Lilac pieces from past collections come from there.Most yoga brands buy fabric from a market — pre-made rolls, ready to cut. We don't. Every meter of jersey we use is knitted from scratch to our specifications. That is why the Sohang feels the way it does. That is why a five-year-old pair softens instead of wearing thin.A slower way of making clothes. Sometimes inconvenient. Always worth it.

The slow choices we keep making for sustainability

Sustainability for us is not a marketing department. It is a series of small, sometimes annoying choices we have made since 2009.We chose certified organic cotton when it was 40% more expensive than conventional or plastic fabrics. We still pay that premium today. We grow without external capital which means we cannot afford to overstock, so we don't. We use every meter of yarn we order, even when it means smaller runs and longer waits. We are 100% self funded and all the money is placed in ethical funds in a local bank.We focus on evergreen pieces, the Sohang, the Amrit, the Amba instead of seasonal collections. Some of these designs are over a decade old and still our bestsellers. A garment worn for ten years on a body is the most sustainable thing a fashion brand can make.Our fabrics are dyed with processes gentle enough for a baby's skin. We package in either recycled or biodegradable bags. We ship from our small warehouse in Cully (Switzerland) or our partner in Germany, never overseas.We don't tick every box. We are not perfect. But these are the choices we make, and we make them visible.

What materials we use?

We work with three fabrics. Three. Not thirty.Brushed Organic Cotton Jersey (220g, made in Portugal) soft, slightly thick, with a peach-skin touch. Our flagship. The Sohang, Yamala and Mahan are knitted from this.Mercerized Organic Cotton Jersey (180g, made in Portugal) lighter, smoother, with a subtle natural sheen. Our new Essence Collection uses this for models like Ankaa, Nashira, Maia.Bamboo Viscose blended with Organic Cotton (made in Turkey) cool, breathable, fluid. Used for the Lilii pants and the Mizar Kimono. Bamboo regrows in three to five years, without replanting and without irrigation.Most pieces include around 8% certified elastane, enough to hold shape over years of wear, without losing breath.We use every meter of yarn we knit. What we don't sew, we save for repairs and samples. Nothing goes to waste.

Three generations of women to design

Three generations of women.My grandmother Johanna sewed evening dresses by hand. Long, careful, beautiful work, a kind of patience that has all but disappeared.My mother, Cornelia, learned from her. In 2009, she founded Breath of Fire. The very first piece she designed, the Sohang, was created on the floor of her living room in Switzerland, with a yoga teacher friend named Christina. It is still our flagship today, seventeen years later.Today, I ( Pernelle) run the brand. I do not redesign what works. I extend it. The Essence Collection, launched in 2025, sits beside the Evergreen line. New silhouettes, same intention.We do not design for trends. We design for the body in practice, for the moment when the breath deepens, when the posture lengthens, when you forget what you are wearing.That is the test of a piece. Forgetting it on. Returning to it.

Breath of Fire

Ankaa Pants — Straight-Leg Mercerized Organic Cotton Yoga Pants

€85,00 EUR

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Size: S S M L

Color: Black

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Soft structure, free breath — straight-leg yoga pants designed from practice for movement, stillness and long wear.

The Ankaa Pants were created by Cornelia Kauhs, founder of Breath of Fire. Designed to support the body through movement, stillness, and long wear — without compression. A clean straight-leg silhouette in our lightest fabric, refined for the everyday.

Where the Sohang and Yamala envelop the body with thicker brushed jersey, the Ankaa offers a lighter, smoother alternative — ideal for warmer days, travel, and a more refined silhouette.

What makes it unique

Clean straight-leg cut — a timeless, elegant line from hip to ankle, refined for practice and daily wear.
Soft structure, no compression — supports the body through long wear without ever pressing or pulling.
Lighter silhouette — our most refined yoga pant, perfect for warm-weather practice, travel and styling.
Mercerized organic cotton, 180g — light, smooth and breathable, with a subtle natural sheen. 92% certified organic cotton · 8% elastane for soft drape and gentle stretch.

Best for

All yoga styles — Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga
Warm-weather practice and travel
Meditation and pranayama — nothing tight, full breath
Everyday wear — refined enough for daily styling, comfortable enough for the mat

Honest note on fit

The Ankaa is a straight-leg pant in light mercerized cotton. If you're looking for something different, we genuinely recommend:

The Yamala Yoga Pants — straight-leg cut with integrated skirt and adjustable hem in 220g brushed jersey, more enveloping.
The Sohang Yoga Pants — our legendary 2-in-1 with integrated skirt, for slow grounded practice.
The Alya Capri Legging — same Essence family in a 3/4 capri close-fit silhouette.

Ethically made in Europe

Every Ankaa Pant is knitted, dyed and sewn in Portugal, in the same small family workshop as our Sohang Pants — a place we visit personally. All fabrics are certified organic and dyed with processes gentle enough for a baby's skin.

Styling tip

For a refined silhouette, choose the same colour for your Ankaa and your top. Pairs beautifully with the Cephei T-shirt, the Lunara Longsleeve or the Talya Wrap for a complete tonal Essence look. The straight-leg line visually elongates the body.

Size guide

Size	EU	Fit notes
S	36–38	Balanced straight fit for slim builds
M	38–40	Comfort fit for everyday wear
L	40–42	Relaxed straight leg for taller or curvier silhouettes

Between two sizes? Size down for a closer fit — size up for more drape.

*Measurements are indicative; a tolerance of ±2 cm is normal due to the fabric and production process.

Care

Machine wash at 30°C, inside out, with similar colours. Air dry only — no tumble dryer. This preserves the elastane and keeps the natural sheen of the mercerized cotton for years.

Size & Fit

Fit: Straight leg
Waist: Soft, non-compressive waistband
Length: Full length
Fit advice: True to size.
Maya is 1.68 m tall, weighs 58 kg, and is wearing a size S, Pernelle is 1m71, weighs 65kg ans is weraing a size M

If in between sizes, we recommend sizing down.

If you’re unsure about sizing or fit, our team is happy to guide you, simply reach out to us at contact@breath-of-fire.ch.

We want every piece to feel right on your body. And if it doesn’t, returns are, available, all details here.

Why this feels different

A soft waistband that never digs in lets your breath expand naturally.

Comfortable whether you’re seated, moving slowly, or wearing this piece throughout the day — no adjustment needed.

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