Except yoga.
Yoga grabbed me back in college and provided a way to keep my body moving, without resenting myself or whoever was teaching the session. At last, something fit.
Sadly, after college I realized yoga studios aren’t exactly cheap once you’re no longer on a campus where someone else pays.
I also began traveling after graduation, which makes keeping up with a studio membership nearly impossible.
Since then I’ve discovered a few apps, like Yoga Studio and Down Dog. They let me practice whenever and wherever — yet repeating the same classes can feel monotonous.
So I was thrilled to come across this collection of the five best free yoga videos online recommended by New York magazine’s The Cut.
These resources unlock plenty of options for practicing yoga affordably — on my schedule, at my own speed.
These kinds of round-ups pop up often, but this one stands out. Especially because The Cut outlines not just what’s available on each site, but who each resource is best suited for.
The Best Free Yoga Videos We’ve Discovered Online
Whether you’ve decided to add yoga to your life for the first time this year, or you’re looking for fresh ways to deepen an existing routine without spending much money, this list offers excellent options.
And they’re entirely free!
1. Do Yoga With Me
Do Yoga With Me hosts online yoga videos across a wide range of styles and skill levels. The videos are free to stream — the site stays afloat through display ads and donations.
The platform includes classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Ashtanga and more. Sessions are offered at every skill level, but The Cut suggests the site is especially useful for intermediate yogis aiming to learn new moves and techniques.
2. Be More Yogic
You’ll need to sign up to watch videos at Be More Yogic, but registration only takes a few moments. After logging in, you can explore a broad assortment of classes across styles, levels and lengths.
Be More Yogic highlights a concise roster of teachers, and you can filter classes by instructor. If you click with an instructor, their classes are easy to follow.
Paid upgrades are offered at $15 per month (or $67.50 annually) for access to more content.
3. Yoga With Adriene
The Cut recommends this for newcomers, but Adriene Mishler’s YouTube channel bills itself as “the Yoga Channel for everybody.”
Mishler leads beginner students with a friendly, down-to-earth approach through 20–30 minute sessions, plus tutorials on individual poses.
Videos are arranged into playlists like Yoga for Beginners, Yoga for Weight Loss and Yoga for Healing. I even discovered one called Yoga on the Road!
If you’re aiming to jumpstart your practice, try Adriene’s 30 Day at-Home Yoga Camp.
For additional suggestions and places to locate free online yoga classes, see the complete piece from The Cut. You can also check out some affordable yoga options for more ideas.
Your Turn: Are you planning to start or ramp up your yoga routine this year? What useful resources have you come across?
Alex Monroe (@alexmonroe) is a staff writer at Savinly. They’ve contributed to several outlets and enjoy winding down in the evenings by attempting awkward balance poses in their living room.
