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 Sadhak men's yoga shorts — White — front view wide-cut yoga shorts with anti-fall bands for inversions

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — Atlantic Blue — side view Indian-inspired wide cut yoga shorts men

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — Black — movement shot inversion-ready wide thigh yoga shorts

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — Black — side view snug below the knee acro yoga shorts men

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — Black — styled with Sadhak yoga T-shirt complete men yoga outfit

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — White — back view convertible 3/4 length yoga shorts men

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — White — movement shot lightweight quick-drying men yoga shorts

Breath of Fire Sadhak men's yoga shorts — Black — detail anti-fall bands inversion-ready men yoga shorts

Breath of Fire

Sadhak Men's Yoga Shorts — Wide-Cut Yoga Shorts with Anti-Fall Bands for Inversions

€45,00 EUR

~~€90,00 EUR~~ €45,00 EUR

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Color: Black

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Freedom up top, security below the knee — yoga shorts designed for inversions, acro yoga and summer outdoor practice.

The Sadhak Men's Yoga Shorts were created by Cornelia Kauhs, founder of Breath of Fire. Inspired by traditional Indian silhouettes and conceived for outdoor yoga on warm summer days, they bring together a wide, airy cut through the thigh and a snug, secure hold below the knee — keeping you free to move and grounded where it matters.

What makes it unique

Wide cut + secure below the knee — roomy through the thighs for freedom of movement, gently tight under the knee for stability in inversions and acro yoga.
Anti-fall bands — discreet support bands keep the shorts from sliding during handstands, headstands and upside-down postures, so you can focus on practice instead of constant adjustment.
Breathable waist — no tight elastic on the belly, allowing free breath for pranayama and core engagement.
Convertible length — wear them as classic shorts, or extend the leg to a 3/4 length for added coverage.
Lightweight, quick-drying jersey — airy, soft on the skin and breathable for indoor and outdoor practice.

Best for

Dynamic and inverted practice — Vinyasa, Ashtanga, acro yoga, handstands and headstands
Summer outdoor yoga — beaches, parks, retreats and warm days
Pranayama and meditation — the breathable waist supports full, free breath
Travel — quick-drying jersey, easy to live in and pack

Honest note on fit

The Sadhak is a dynamic short with an Indian-inspired silhouette. If you're looking for something different, we genuinely recommend:

The Mahan Yoga Shorts — relaxed everyday men's shorts, same line as the Mahan Pants.
The Mahan Men's Yoga Pants — for full-length coverage in cooler seasons or grounded practice.

Ethically made in Europe

Every Sadhak Short 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

Pair the Sadhak Shorts with the Sadhak Men's Yoga T-shirt for a complete movement-ready set, or layer with the Bencha long-sleeve T-shirt for cooler mornings.

Size guide

Size	Weight (kg)	Height (cm)	Fit notes
S	55–70	160–180	Relaxed thigh, snug below the knee
M	65–85	170–190	Balanced wide fit for average builds
L	80–95	175–195	Roomy thigh with secure leg hold