There’s a lot to be said for the power of a yoga online class in a studio with other people, but when you get down to it, your personal practice is where you see the real benefits. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned yogi, if your studio is closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, or you just need to find some peace and quiet in the comfort of your own home, online yoga classes can be a great option.
Online yoga also offers many unique benefits that you can’t get in a studio class. For example, with the click of a button you can pause your class to work on an aspect of the poses that you’re struggling with or just want to go deeper into them. You can also access classes on demand, which is a huge benefit if you’re not able to make it to a live class due to your schedule or the weather outside.
It’s worth remembering that online yoga classes may not be of the same quality as a studio-based class. There are a lot of people out there that are posting classes online and some of them may not have the skills to teach, so be sure to choose wisely. If you’re unsure where to start, try looking for classes that are led by teachers with at least some sort of teaching qualification or certification.
One of the best online yoga platforms is Glo, which offers a subscription with over 5,000 on-demand classes and daily live-stream sessions with a wide range of amazing teachers. From beginner to advanced classes, and even meditation and kundalini yoga, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to finding the right classes for you.
Another great online yoga platform is Practyce, which is sister company to YogaOutlet and has a huge library of on-demand classes for all experience levels. Their subscription model is a little different than some of the others, but they have great video recommendations and search capacities to help you find exactly what you need.
Gaia is another online yoga platform that offers a huge selection of on-demand classes, challenges, programs and lifestyle content. Their library includes classes from renowned instructors like Kino Macgregor, Kristin McGee and Koya Webb, and they also offer a wide range of experiences including restorative, yin, Vinyasa and more.
If you’re thinking of signing up for an online yoga class, the first thing to consider is why you’re interested in it. Different classes will speak to different goals so be clear on what you want to gain from your yoga class before committing to anything.