Do I do yoga? No. Do I live near a beach? Yes, although I don't onto the beach often since it's often overcast or foggy. But do I like these pants? Yes! They are lightweight, so they're useful during the warm summer months for pulling on and being comfortable and looking cute with the distinctive side slit. I haven't tried tying the pant legs up with the slit sides yet, but that feature may come in handy on a trip to the beach soon or even for walking through a field or on a hike if the ground growth is high and I don't want my pant legs to get muddy or dirty. The pockets are perfect for holding my phone in one pocket and my wallet and keys in the other. And the fact that you have not just an elastic waist but also a tie there helps to ensure that the pants will stay up even with pockets loaded. I appreciate also that the material provide sun protection. These aren't the pants for keeping you warm, but they are the pants you want for solid knock-around and relaxing times. I really like them!