COVID-19 has played havoc with our fitness dreams and a lot of us are still unable to get to the gym or studio to fulfil our new years resolutions. However, there is one thing we can from the comfort of our own home and all we need is a small mat to do it. Yep, you guessed it, we're talking about yoga! Here are the best 10 ways to learn yoga online.
Book On A Group Session
There are an array of local yoga teachers out there that have made the transition to online teaching in the face of COVID-19 and their studios being closed. Why not have a look on your social media and see if any of your friends is a teacher and doing weekly zoom sessions? This way you can get feedback from your instructor if you are new to this.
Get Up A Session With Friends
If you are new to yoga and don't want to attend a virtual class on your own, why not group together with some of your friends and book in your own private session? This way you can have a smaller group of people that know one another.
YouTube
There are an array of Yoga videos available on YouTube for all levels, the only thing with this platform is that if you haven't practiced yoga before, you may not know where to begin. You want to make sure that you are choosing a class that matches your level otherwise you may run the risk of being put off.
DoYogaWithMe
Do yoga with me is one of the biggest yoga platforms out there and covers all different types of yoga. Before you settle in to your practice, make sure you have chosen a level that suits your ability and make sure you have checked out if you need any equipment. Some classes will require you to have a strap, block or a blanket, sometimes all of the above so it helps to be equipped before you make a start.
Beginners Guide To Yoga
If you are brand new to yoga and aren't sure where to start, there are plenty of resources that can give you a hand. The beginners guide to yoga covers all the basic information you need, from different yoga types, why they are different as well as different breathing techniques. Having this basic knowledge under your belt will help you understand what your virtual instructor will be saying during the class.
If you are looking for inspiration for what type of yoga you want to do, why not check out Instagram? The platform is awash with yogis that are all doing different types of yoga. Have a look at different flows and positions and see which one you would like to do. From there, read the caption and see what type of yoga it is. Whether it is hatha or yin, you'll find a flow to suit you.
Yoga With Adriene
Doing yoga every day can seem overwhelming, especially if you have never practiced before. Yoga with Adriene gives you an amazing starting point and small practises every day for 30 days. Most classes are under 25 minutes and some are much shorter, but it gets you thinking about the basic principles of yoga such as breathing, posture and flow. Once you have done the 30 days with Adriene, you then have the option of moving on to more of her videos!
Slow Flow
If you are wanting a slow gentle flow that isn't too taxing on you, then Aham Yoga is a beautiful and gentle entry into this practice. They release the best online yoga classes daily, so you can feel as though you are taking part even if you are practising from the comfort of your living room.
TriYoga Zoom
If you don't have any local instructors that are offering zoom classes and want to feel as though you are part of a yogi community, then why not look at TriYoga. They are reasonably priced and offer good bundle packages. Best of all is that you feel like you are back in the studio and in your safe space.
Core Collective
If you are looking for faster flow and real strength building capability, the core collective CCTV will give you all of the above. This is not for the faint hearted and really you should have a few practices under your belt before you dive head into this, but it is well worth pay off.
Wrap Up
Even though we can't get to the studio we can still practice yoga on a daily basis. You can either pay or do it free of charge using online resources, but if you are new to this practice, you may want to pay in the beginning!