I was devastated when we first went into lockdown, and I realised we wouldn't be able to attend a studio class in a while. The people and sense of community are just as important as the classes and poses themselves - am I right?!
Pretty soon after, I realised that I could still access my regular Melbourne teachers online, as well as many other great teachers from all around the world! If the 'real-life' yoga industry was saturated, its online equivalent is now bursting at the seams with all the options we have available at our fingertips!
Yoga can be expensive - yes, even the online variation can cost between $20 - 30 per class. And, let's face it money is tight right now! If you would like to give it a try but don't have the cash and are not quite sure which style, studio or teacher is right for you... try one of these 3 FREE options:
Dharrma Bums - Classes @ Home
Not only does this ethical and sustainable yoga-wear brand offer great printed tights made from recycled PET water bottles, they also have a great 'Classes @ Home' offering - including a range of online meditation, yoga and fitness classes from a variety of teachers in a wide range of styles.
New classes come out each week on IGTV (sign up for the newsletter to get the schedule delivered directly to your inbox), and then recordings are available afterwards on the website. The accompanying Inspire @ Home blog is also packed full of recipes and tips to make staying home and healthy, easy and fun! Check out the classes and subscribe
HERE.
Dharma Bums - Classes @ Home
One of the OG's to offer online yoga classes - Yoga with Adriene has literally hundreds of free and paid classes available, ranging from 10 minutes to an hour, and covering everything from insomnia and anxiety to classes specifically for runners, writers and chefs.
Based in the US, Adriene is super sweet and her classes are suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced students alike. Her monthly calendars are great too - if you want to set yourself a challenge and follow a set program! Meet Adriene, watch the free YouTube videos or subscribe for full access
HERE.
Yoga with Adriene - on YouTube
This Aussie website offers loads of great yoga sequences, audio recordings and videos for you to download and use at home. Taught in the Iyengar tradition which has a focus on alignment and precision, these classes are ideal for beginners who are still learning all the intricacies of the poses (asanas), but there are also more advanced options too.
There are 10-minute mini-classes targeting specific areas like upper back and shoulders or hips and knees, as well as longer courses ranging from 6 week beginner to 12 week experienced courses. You get 3 free videos a month, with the option to pay for a monthly subscription for further access. The downloadable sequences are totally free so you can print them out and practice them anytime and all the time. Jump onto their website and get practising
HERE.
Yoga Vastu - Iyengar Yoga classes online
Other than being FREE and good for your body and mind - the best thing about these classes is that can do yoga in the comfort and privacy of your own home (in your PJs - or naked if you want!) and it doesn't cost a bomb... Namaste!
