Where to Learn Yoga Online: Best Classes & Courses (2026)
I (re)discovered yoga in the midst of an internal personal crisis while far far away and very lonely. I was backpacking through South-East Asia and moving constantly, so online yoga classes became my studio. I did online courses, read yoga books, and watched yoga movies from hotel rooms all over the region. They gave me tools to cope better and find the inner strength to push through.
Years later, I still practise online almost every week. And I’ve tried a lot of platforms since then. Some bored me in ten minutes. Some became part of my routine. This guide covers the ones that stayed.
Yoga helps you steady yourself and find some inner strength when life gets loud, beyond the simple act of Asana practice, which is amazing in and out of itself for your body. The world needs more yoga. And you have more ways than ever to learn it online. If you are brand new, start with my beginner yoga sequence and then pick a platform below.
Below you will find my favourite platforms for learning yoga online, with current prices, free trials and who each one suits. And to put you in the mood, here are some yoga quotes I find super inspiring.
Where to learn yoga online: the quick answer
You can learn yoga online in five main ways. Membership platforms like Alo Moves and Glo give you thousands of on-demand classes. Apps like Down Dog build a new class for you every time. Free YouTube channels like Yoga with Adriene cost you nothing. Do Yoga With Me mixes free classes with a paid library. Live classes on Zoom or Instagram from local studios give you a real teacher in real time.
If you are a complete beginner, pick one beginner series and follow it for two weeks. Skip the random video hopping. If you already practise, a membership gives you the most variety. If you want to pay nothing, start with YouTube.
My pick for most people is Alo Moves. Keep scrolling for the full comparison.
The best online yoga classes and platforms at a glance
| Platform | Best for | Styles | Price (USD) | Free trial | Try it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alo Moves | Variety and experienced yogis (my top pick) | Vinyasa, strength, Pilates, meditation | $12.99 per month or $129 per year | 14 days | Try Alo Moves |
| Down Dog | Short, customized classes | Vinyasa, Yin and more, built by you | $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year | Check current offer | Try Down Dog |
| Glo | Human warmth and a broad library | Many yoga styles, meditation, Pilates | $30 per month or $245 per year | 7 days | Try Glo |
| Do Yoga With Me | Beginners and free classes | Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Ashtanga | Many classes free. Paid library from $9.99 per month | Free classes | Try Do Yoga With Me |
| YouTube | Free practice | Everything | Free | Free | Yoga with Adriene |
Prices checked in October 2026. Platforms change them often, so confirm on the sign-up page.
My favourite online yoga platforms
Alo Moves: best for variety and experienced yogis
Alo Moves is my top pick right now. You get thousands of classes across yoga, Pilates, strength and meditation, and new ones land every week. The teachers are all excellent, and some of them are of international renown. I’m talking about Laruga Glaser, Adell Bridges, and Meghan Currie type of deal. I’ve had a huge crush on Meghan Currie and her yoga practice for many years, and I can’t believe I’m practising with her and her juicy juicy flows right in my living room now. Some of the best online yoga training I have found. Pro-tip, I play my own Spotify playlist in the background here too.
Membership costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year. You get a 14-day free trial. Alo sometimes extends it to 30 days when you buy something from Alo Yoga first, which is a very good reason to treat yo’self to a pair of leggings. The one downside: no free classes after the trial ends.
Try Alo Moves free for 14 days. More info here.
Down Dog App: best for short, customized classes
Down Dog gives you the most customizable online yoga experience. You select your duration, level, focus, voice, and music (or no music at all and play your own playlist, which is what I do), and Down Dog builds a unique class every time. The app offers tens of thousands of possible combinations, so you rarely repeat a class. It is beginner friendly. The advanced levels challenge experienced practitioners. It is perfect when you only have 20 minutes.
My honest take: over time, I find Down Dog a little robotic and lacking in warmth, which is something I appreciate with a live teacher. It remains a really great tool and I use it every week.
The app costs $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Check the Down Dog website for the current offer.
Glo: best for a broad library with more human warmth
Glo is as customizable as Down Dog, with a lot more human warmth. Classes vary in content, level, duration, and difficulty, so you pick exactly what you need for where you’re at. The library keeps growing and also covers meditation and Pilates. Some classes are led by a teacher with a student, which gives you very clear instruction in the videos. You can download classes too.
Glo is the priciest platform here. A membership costs $30 per month or $245 per year, and you get a 7-day free trial.
Try 7 days of online yoga classes free. More info here.
Do Yoga With Me: best for beginners
Do Yoga With Me has a huge library of classes for beginners to intermediate practitioners who want to deepen their practice. You’ll find a lot of yoga, from Hatha to Vinyasa, Kundalini, Ashtanga and Yin, plus breathing techniques and meditations. It also has beginner programs and 14-day challenges, which makes it easy to follow a plan. Many classes are free. The paid library starts at $9.99 per month.
Free classes plus a paid library. More info here.
YouTube: best free online yoga classes
If you prefer your online yoga classes free, YouTube is the place to find some of the best virtual yoga classes at zero cost, including some partner yoga (yoga poses for two people are a great bonding experience!). Some of my favourites include Yoga with Adriene, Fightmaster Yoga, Yoga by Candace and YogaEasy. Make your own private playlist of classes to save for later. Many of those YouTubers also run a 30-day challenge, and we love ourselves a challenge, amirite!
Check out my own Youtube playlist here.
Live online yoga classes from local studios
Many local studios stream live classes on Zoom or Instagram Live. You get a real teacher, a schedule and a reason to show up. Look up your local studios and favourite teachers on Instagram. Some classes run on donation, and a gift card is a nice way to support a studio you love.
In Berlin? Here are my favourite Berlin yoga studios.
Which online yoga option fits you?
| Your goal | My pick |
|---|---|
| You are a complete beginner | Do Yoga With Me beginner programs or Yoga with Adriene on YouTube |
| You already practise and want variety | Alo Moves |
| You have 15 to 30 minutes | Down Dog |
| You want a warm, teacher-led feel | Glo |
| You want to pay nothing | YouTube and the free classes on Do Yoga With Me |
| You want a live teacher | A local studio on Zoom or Instagram Live |
| You travel a lot | Glo (download classes before your flight) or Down Dog |
| You want a regular practice | Alo Moves, with its playlists and class collections |
Online yoga for travel
Hotel rooms taught me that you need very little, and that yoga for jet lag truly helps. You need a phone or laptop, a towel or a mat, and a patch of floor. 🧘 Choose a platform with short classes for jet-lagged mornings. Pick on-demand classes over live ones when you cross time zones. Download classes before you fly if your platform allows it. Glo does.
Want to practise yoga somewhere beautiful instead? Browse my guide to the best yoga retreats in the world.
Online yoga vs studio classes
Online yoga costs less per class. It fits any schedule and lets you repeat your favourites as often as you like. A studio gives you a teacher who corrects your alignment in person. Many people combine both. Start online, then book a studio class when you want feedback.
Want to become a yoga teacher?
Teacher training is a different category from online yoga classes. If you want to teach, read my guide to online yoga teacher training. You can also compare online teacher trainings on BookYogaRetreats.
Online yoga FAQ
Where can I learn yoga online?
You can learn yoga online through membership platforms like Alo Moves and Glo, customizable apps like Down Dog, free YouTube channels, Do Yoga With Me, or live classes from local studios. Beginners do best with one structured beginner series.
What is the best online yoga class?
My top pick is Alo Moves for its variety and excellent teachers. Down Dog wins for short, customized classes. YouTube wins on price.
What is the best online yoga for beginners?
Start with the beginner programs on Do Yoga With Me or the free classes from Yoga with Adriene. Follow one series for two weeks before you explore other platforms.
Are there free online yoga classes?
Yes. YouTube has thousands of free yoga classes. Do Yoga With Me also offers many free classes. Many local studios run donation-based live classes.
Is live or recorded yoga better?
Live classes give you a teacher and a schedule. Recorded classes give you flexibility and repetition. Choose live if you need accountability and recorded if your schedule changes often.
How much does an online yoga membership cost?
Most platforms charge between $10 and $30 per month. Down Dog and Do Yoga With Me start at $9.99. Alo Moves costs $12.99. Glo costs $30. Annual plans cut the monthly price.
Can I learn yoga completely online?
You can learn the basics online. Go slowly with beginner classes and film yourself now and then to check your poses. Book an in-person class when you want hands-on adjustments.
What do you think the best yoga classes online are? Tell me in the comments.
Amélie is a health and wellness junky. Certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance in the Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles, she has a Yoga Instructor Certification – Level I (300 hours) and Yoga Instructor Certification – Level II (200 hours) under her belt. She also has a certified Open Water Diver certification with PADI and SSI Scuba Schools International Freediving Level I certification with SSI Scuba Schools International. She’s been vegan for over 15 years and is obsessed with anything wellness-related.