Most beginners will want to try out some yoga moves from online yoga videos before joining a class
Watching and practicing some free online yoga videos is a great way to make sure you are ready to sign-up for studio classes. Unfortunately, with the large number and diversity of styles and options of online yoga videos available, finding a good beginner online yoga video can feel overwhelming and daunting.
While there are thousands of free instructional yoga videos online, many of them are not explicitly made for beginners. And like most YouTube videos, quality, production, and appropriateness can vary a lot. If you’re looking for the highest quality and most helpful online yoga classes for beginners, we have compiled the top 8 online yoga videos that you can explore in the comfort of your own home.
If you’re brand new to yoga, please take things slowly as it is easier to injure yourself when practicing with a video rather than with a qualified yoga instructor. While it is normal to feel some aches and pains while your muscles adjust to the practice, feeling any sharp pain means you should slow down and come out of the pose. It is imperative to listen to your body at all times during the practice and do not practice any movements that feel painful or dangerous.
Here is a list of online yoga video recommendations in less than 30 minutes for beginners!
1. 6-minute abs routine
The time needed: 6 minutes
“I don’t have time” can never be an excuse for skipping a workout again. This fast-paced routine is proof that you can pack a lot of core shaping into the time it takes most of us to get out of bed in the morning. But don’t let the length fool you — this routine’s no joke. Yogi Kathryn Budig leads you through a tough mix of pulsing leg lifts (tiny movements with major impact), bicycle kicks, and more.
2. Beginner yoga flow
The time needed: 13 minutes
Calling all newbies: You don’t have to head to a studio to learn the basics. Just follow along with Kino MacGregor in this video! In just a few minutes, you’ll get the lowdown on controlling your breath, Sun Salutations, and more. We love that MacGregor explains both the purpose and the benefits of each pose, all while moving through a simple yet strengthening flow.
3. Beginner’s morning yoga sequence
The time needed: 17 minutes
Shout out to Brett Larkin, the awesome San Francisco-based yoga instructor who created this routine for us! The sequence is great for beginners and helps kick-start your day with poses that relieve stress, balance your body, and wake you up. We like to think of it as the perfect start to any morning.
4. Yoga for strength — beginner’s arm balances
The time needed: 17 minutes
Ask any yoga devotee and they’ll likely agree on one thing: The practice works your body, mind, and spirit. MacGregor makes a point of this at the beginning of the workout and inspires you to take on a new challenge. Like any great instructor, she’ll remind you not to stress throughout the harder poses. You’ll build total-body strength with planks and chaturangas and slowly work your way into more advanced poses (like Crane Pose and headstands). Challenging? Absolutely. Worth it? Oh, yeah!
5. Deep hip stretch slow flow
The time needed: 20 minutes
Let’s be real: Being bound to our desks is kind of a bummer. Thankfully, this routine targets the area that suffers the most. Yep, we’re talking about the hips. Yoga instructor Adee leads a slow and steady sequence that includes poses to target your hip flexors and relieve tension, like a yoga squat and Frog Pose. Her soothing voice helps you feel at ease — a welcome reminder for the work-hard, play-hard set.
6. Beach yoga to make you stronger
The time needed: 21 minutes
One of the stellar things about yoga is that you can do it anytime, anywhere — and that absolutely includes on the beach during vacay. But whether you’re actually in the middle of a relaxing getaway or just in your living room, get ready to sweat a bit. You’ll flow from pose to pose in this full-body routine led by Karena and Katrina from Tone It Up. Bonus: The rippling water and beautiful sky in the background almost make you feel like you’re there.
7. Yoga fusion for burning fat
The time needed: 21 minutes
Three words: burn, baby, burn. This cardio flow routine is guaranteed to get your heart pumping and your body sweating. The best part? You can knock it out in the amount of time it takes to get a great shower. Keep an eye out for a cameo from instructor Jessica Smith’s adorable dog, Peanut — you won’t want to miss her Upward-Facing Dog.
8. Yoga to target your butt and thighs
The time needed: 29 minutes
The name of the video really says it all. Texas-based yogi Adriene Mishler directs you through a series of poses that works the lower body and gets you one step closer to the elusive “yoga booty,” all while clearly having a blast. She serves up the sequence with a side of goofiness — you’ll feel like you’re taking a class with one of your funnier friends. And laughing totally counts as a workout, right?
Practicing a variety of yoga videos will give you a solid foundation to explore more advanced videos
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