Whether you’re brand-new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, having the best yoga apps on hand can make it a whole lot easier to start—and stick with—an at-home practice. Thing is, there are so many yoga apps out there that it can be tough to know which ones are worth your time and effort.
Don’t worry, we got you! We waded through the app store to pick the 13 apps most deserving of your download. Because we firmly believe yoga is for everyone, we looked for apps that were affordable, inclusive, and made an effort to be accessible to a broad range of bodies and abilities. We also aimed to include apps that respectfully honor yoga’s ancient roots and place an emphasis on qualified, knowledgeable instructors.
The list is filled with apps that deliver a superior experience across categories, including accessibility, inclusivity, affordability, instructor expertise, and cultural sensitivity. These options are a solid bet no matter your fitness level, experience with yoga, or reason for starting an at-home practice. From gentle yin yoga to sweaty vinyasa flows to pranayama (breath-focused) sessions and more, you can likely find the yoga classes you’re looking for in one (or more) of these apps.
But before we dig into the best apps, a few quick things: If you’re totally new to yoga and curious about what to expect in your first class, read these expert tips for beginners. If you’re in the market for a quality yoga mat, here’s advice from seasoned instructors, plus more at-home yoga products that can boost your solo flow. And if you want to learn more about the history of yoga and how to practice it respectfully, check out this important article on the roots of yoga and why the physical practice, called asana, is actually only one component of this ancient tradition.
Ready to get started? Here are the 13 best yoga apps to check out.
1. The Underbelly App
The brainchild of yoga teacher, author, and SELF columnist Jessamyn Stanley, the Underbelly offers inclusive, accessible classes ranging in focus from breath work and essential postures and grounding sequences to fast-paced postures and more. As Stanley puts it, the Underbelly is “a home for wellness misfits who may feel displaced, discouraged, or overlooked due to a lack of diversity in the health and fitness community.” Try it out with a two-week free trial. (iOS and Android, $10/month)
2. YogaWorks
Sometimes you just want that live-class vibe, even if you’re unfurling your mat in your living room. YogaWorks delivers that experience with more than 25 daily livestream classes covering a variety of levels and yoga styles—from therapeutic yoga for all levels and more advanced vinyasa flow to YogaWorks signature classes, which combine alignment, breath work, and movement. On top of all that, the app offers over 1,300 on-demand classes, so your chances of getting stuck in a yoga rut are virtually nil. Try it out with a two-week free trial. (Android, $19/month for on-demand classes; $35/month for live and on-demand classes)
3. Yoga for Everyone With Dianne
Yoga for Everyone is all about body-positive and accessible yoga. Created by instructor Dianne Bondy, this app takes an inclusive approach to yoga, striving to make it a practice that anyone can do no matter their shape, size, or ability. Classes range in both style (think vinyasa, slow flow, and chair yoga) and length (5 to 67 minutes). Learn how to use props and adapt poses to fit your body and expect exactly zero diet talk or body shame along the way. Try it out with a two-week free trial. (iOS or Android, $15/month)
4. Alo Moves
Created by the ultra-popular apparel brand Alo Yoga, the Alo Moves app offers more than 11,000 video classes from big-name instructors, including Dylan Werner, Briohny Smyth, and Ashley Galvin. Classes range in ability level from beginner to advanced and cover seven different styles of yoga—from vinyasa, hatha, and ashtanga to restorative, kundalini, and more. Oh, and if you’re looking to perfect a certain skill—say, a handstand or splits—they have series for that too. Try it out with a two-week free trial. (iOS and Android, $20/month)
5. YogaGlo
Whether you only have two minutes or want to flow for an hour and a half, YogaGlo has classes for you. This app is big on variety in every sense, including class length, yes, but also ability level and workout style. Choose from daily live classes and more than 3,000 on-demand yoga options ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Programs cover 14 different yoga styles—from vinyasa, hatha, kundalini, yin, and Iyengar yoga to prenatal, restorative, yoga conditioning, breath work, and more—so there’s really something for everyone. Try it out with a seven-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $24/month)
6. Find What Feels Good
You may already be familiar with the Yoga With Adriene YouTube channel, but yoga teacher Adriene Mishler also has a subscription app with lots of members-only content. Find What Feels Good gives you easier access to hundreds of yoga videos, plus exclusive classes, premium courses, and a global community aspect. If you’re new to yoga, you’ll love the emphasis on modifications and the oddly specific and relatable flows (like Yoga for Tired Legs and Yoga for Uncertainty). Try it out with a seven-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $13/month)
7. Apple Fitness+
Yoga is one of 11 offerings on Apple Fitness+, a fitness service built around the Apple Watch. Classes are taught by a diverse set of experienced instructors that you may know from Instagram, including Jonelle Lewis, Molly Fox, and Jessica Skye. You can sort classes by length, instructor, and music type, making it super easy to find the ideal match for your schedule and vibe. Also cool: The app offers guided meditation with video and audio components so you can end your workout (or day) with an extra dose of chill. (iOS, $10/month for Apple Watch owners)
8. Yoga Wake Up
Ease into your day with the Yoga Wake Up app. It can replace your usual alarm clock with gentle, audio-guided yoga and meditation that you can do in bed. You can also find your flow any time of day with hundreds of on-demand beginner-friendly yoga options. Bonus: All classes are 30 minutes or less, and there are course options beyond asanas, including breathwork, affirmations, meditations, and more. Yet another plus: The instructors represent diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and body types, which gives the app a welcoming vibe. (iOS and Android, $11/month)
9. Yoga International
Billed as the “one of the world’s leading online platforms for yoga classes,” Yoga International offers more than 3,000 classes from over 700 teachers through its app. Classes range in length from three minutes to nearly two hours, and cover styles including vinyasa, hatha, restorative, kundalini, yin, and more. Live classes and new content are added daily, with offerings in both English and Spanish. Beyond asanas, the app also offers podcasts and articles to help you deepen your knowledge of yoga. Try it with a seven-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $20/month)
10. Peloton
The name Peloton probably makes you think of cycling, but the fitness company actually offers a ton of other exercise classes through its Peloton app—including yoga. Classes are as brief as five minutes or as long as 75, and range in intensity from beginner to advanced. Choose from 12 different class types (think restorative, yoga basics, power, etc.) and try one of their special musical-themed classes for an extra fun flow. Recent options include a Taylor Swift’s Midnights class and an ’NSync class. Also neat: Classes are available in English, Spanish, and German. Try it with a 30-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $13/month)
11. Obé Fitness
You’ll find nearly 1,400 yoga classes on Obé Fitness, an app offering on-demand workouts across tons of different categories (including barre, HIIT, and boxing, to name a few). Filter by fitness level (including pre- and postnatal options), impact (no impact to high impact), equipment needed, and more. From a gentle, five-minute hip opening routine to an hour-long sweaty vinyasa flow, there’s truly something for everyone here. Try it with a seven-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $25/month)
12. CorePower Yoga On Demand
Can’t make it to a CorePower studio class? Join in from home with the CorePower Yoga On Demand app, which offers unlimited online classes for all levels. Browse the library of over 500 online class options to find a flow that’s right for you with options to filter by intensity (low to high), length (1 to 60 minutes), instructor, which area of the body you want to work, and more. You’ll also find guided meditations as well as mini lessons on how to nail specific poses. Try it with a seven-day free trial. (iOS and Android, $20/month)
13. Nike Training Club
With a 4.8-star rating from approximately 252,000 reviews in the Apple App Store, the Nike Training Club app is a beloved fixture in many folks’ fitness routines. One core offering in the app is a library of 97 yoga classes that cover a wide range of intensities, styles, and lengths. You’ll find everything from a five-minute gentle flow for early pregnancy to a 30-minute restorative routine to a 60-minute athletic sequence. If you need a little assistance getting started, the app offers structured programs—like a two-week beginner vinyasa program—that can help you make yoga a habit. Perhaps the biggest perk of this app though? It’s free. (iOS and Android, free).
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