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It’s a familiar scene: You’re in the mood for an at-home yoga practice, guided by an expert teacher. So you head to YouTube and type in “yoga.” Suddenly, the time you set aside to practice is consumed by rifling through YouTube accounts. With thousands of search results, how do you find the right one?
One of the most popular yoga teachers on YouTube, Adriene Mishler has more than 12 million (yes, 12 million) subscribers on her channel, Yoga With Adriene. Taking a class with Mishler feels like you’ve stepped into the class of a friend. Instead of hyper-produced videos of perfection, Mishler lets the mishaps of her life appear in her videos—whether it’s her dog poking into the frame or a loud noise outside. She offers a range of classes, from a quick 5-minute morning flow to a 50-minute self-love practice. If you’re looking for a sense of routine or accountability in your practice, Mishler also hosts 30-day challenges on her channel.
Consider yourself a beginner? Check out yoga teacher Arianna Elizabeth’s Youtube channel, Bright & Salted Yoga. She releases videos every Monday and Wednesday, so a new flow is always available. From 10-minute meditations to 15-minute yoga sculpt classes, there’s literally something for everyone. She even offers classes without music for those who love to tune in without turning up.
Practice with two yoga teachers on one YouTube channel. Bre and Flo Niedhammer share yoga sequences, meditation practices, mobility exercises, and personal vlogs on their channel, Breathe and Flow. With more than 4 million subscribers, these two teachers are experts in crafting crave-worthy yoga content. On their channel, you’ll find a 30-minute functional movement sequence, a 10-minute morning stretch for athletes, backbend-focused vinyasa flows—and so much more.
On Edyn Bryant’s YouTube channel, she mixes yoga sequences with personal vlogs—giving you a sneak peek into her life as a yoga teacher. Looking for practices specifically designed for larger bodies? Edyn Loves Life has you covered—from a 20-minute quick release flow to an empowering 18-minute sequence. Beyond her classes, she reviews plus-size yoga clothing and discusses her journey to becoming a yoga teacher on her channel. You’ll fall in love with her classes and become invested in her life.
If you’re new to yoga or looking for more workout-focused practices, this channel is a great option for you. Sarah Beth offers a wide range of sequences—from a 10-minute flow for better posture to a 30-minute power yoga class. If you get bored of practicing the same sequence over and over again, this channel was made for you. With hundreds of videos to choose from, you’ll find a new practice for every day of the week.
If you want to experience an in-person class vibe without leaving home, practice with Travis Eliot. Whether the sequence is vinyasa or slow flow or yin, Eliot’s style is slow and intense with a distinctly meditative vibe thanks to his quiet voice and well-timed truth bombs from Buddhist philosophy. Eliot teaches an array of formats, including 20-minute yin, 90-minute power yoga, and sequences for just about everything in between. Many of them are in actual class settings. He also offers shorter meditations for days when you need an assist to come back to your inner peace.
Abiola Akanni posts a variety of yoga videos with a specific emphasis on non-performative yoga. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable during an inversion-heavy class and want to cultivate a yoga space that feels accessible to you, consider Yoga by Biola’s practices. From quick 15-minute flows to sessions that target a specific chakra, you’ll find the perfect class for your needs.
Want to feel soothed in a matter of minutes? Head to Francine Cipollone’s YouTube channel, Yoga With Bird, where you’ll find calming, stress-free practices that will make you feel more at ease. Beyond her vinyasa flows, she posts videos covering one-minute calming breathing exercises and guided affirmations. If you’re feeling angry, tense, or just need to unwind, head to this yoga YouTube channel for a little pocket of calm.
Whether it’s her 45-minute, full-body yoga flow that leaves your muscles trembling, or her detailed tutorials for challenging postures such as Wheel Pose and Crow Pose, Lizette Pompa’s videos are designed to strengthen your body. If you’re a beginner, never fear: She offers a series designed for beginners who want to build strength, mobility, and good anatomical alignment. Pompa also offers classes in Spanish. She is certified in Yoga Medicine, Jason Crandell’s Yoga Method, and Yoga Detour Method.
Paula Lay’s approach to teaching is easy-going and friendly. (That may have something to do with her gentle Aussie vibe.) She’s also thorough, whether she’s teaching a prenatal class or a chair sequence or a yoga nidra. She’ll hold you in a pose until you can really sink into it–but she invites you to practice in a way that is easy on your body. Check her channel for sequences in a variety of lengths and for a range of conditions–to recover from a cold, prepare for sleep, address a tension headache, or release tight hips and hamstrings.
You can follow this Mumbai-based yoga teacher on Instagram for her fun, irreverent, body-celebrating posts. But for more in-depth yoga content, check out Natasha Noel’s YouTube channel where she offers yoga sequences as well as focused tutorials. If you need to know how to “flip your grip” in Pigeon Pose, she demonstrates in detail. If you want to build up to a strong, safe Headstand, she has developed core drills to help you do so. Check out her pranayama exercises and meditations, which come with a dose of mental-wellness inspiration. Note that her videos are filmed at home, in studio spaces, and at all kinds of outdoor locations—a reminder that you can do yoga anywhere you like.
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Additional reporting by Tamara Y. Jeffries and Renee Marie Schettler. This article has been updated. Originally published November 12, 2021.