When it comes to yoga classes, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sign up for one to participate. There are many ways that you can have a teacher-led session in the comfort of your own home, and sometimes, you can find those for free. So, if you’re looking for a great yoga experience through the online medium, who should you be looking for?
The most successful online yoga teachers are Sarah Beth with Sarah Beth Yoga, Ashley Galvin with Alo Moves, Faith Hunter, Adriene Mishler with Yoga with Adriene, Kassandra Reinhardt with Yoga with Kassandra, Briohny Smyth with Yoga with Briohny, Erin Sampson with Five Parks Yoga, Jessamyn Stanley, Tara Stiles with Yoga That Feels Like You, and Koya Webb.
What makes them the most popular? Why should you check them out? What are their credentials? What are the benefits of learning online? These are all questions you should be asking when considering an online yoga class. Read on to find out more about each of these successful online yoga teachers and how you can find them.
What are the benefits of learning yoga or practicing yoga with an online class?
While some will say that you should be within a class and in person when practicing yoga, there are many benefits to practicing yoga online in your own home.
Learning yoga is a very personal practice. Because of that, so many people like to do so alone, and you cannot do that with an in-person class. Another great reason to look online is the flexibility. While you may not have time for a regular class, you can always pick up a class online with your favorite YouTube channel. Even so, you can pick out a length of class that works best for your schedule at the time.
For many of the people on this list, they actually post their videos online for free. Some have options for subscriptions or paid memberships, but for the most part, you can practice yoga online without paying an extra penny. If you’re looking to save your money, online classes may be the best bet for you.
If you’re on the go or want to travel, you can also bring your favorite YouTube yogis along with you. If you have bad internet at the time, you can usually download your favorite videos to your devices. It’s a great way to stay connected when you have time, don’t want to spend money, and simply want to have flexibility.
Most Successful Online Yoga Teachers
What makes a successful online yoga teacher? In many cases, it’s personal preference, and many people are finding their preferences simply by clicks and likes. The following yogis are those who are most popular, specifically on YouTube.
- Sarah Beth and her YouTube Channel “Sarah Beth Yoga”.
On YouTube and posting videos since 2012, Sarah Beth’s yoga classes are focused on a number of things, like yoga for beginners, prenatal yoga, power yoga, flexibility yoga and more. Her videos can range between five to 30 minutes, giving you many opportunities to participate on one of her free classes. She also has her own phone app with more videos and longer classes, if you’re looking to expand your knowledge and workout sessions.
- Ashley Galvin, posting on the YouTube Channel “Alo Moves”.
While Ashley Galvin works for a particular company posting on YouTube, she’s no stranger to success in the online yoga market. Galvin posts videos of advanced yoga classes if you’ve reached that part of your journey, focusing mainly on Vinyasa flow. If you want something challenging, Galvin’s videos are what you need to look for online. To get to her videos, though, you’re going to have to pay a membership fee.
Do you want a yoga teacher who’s also experienced in meditation and spirituality? Faith Hunter is a great option for you. She has been teaching and focusing on the practice of yoga and meditation since the 1990s, and shares her knowledge online through her YouTube channel. If you’re looking for more, she’s also written books with daily inspirations and meditations for you to do and read outside of your classes. She focuses on breathwork, reiki, and other wellness practices on top of her yoga videos.
- Adriene Mishler and her YouTube channel “Yoga With Adriene”.
Mishler continues to be one of the top online yoga instructors, and that’s for good reason. For over almost a decade, she’s been teaching yoga online through YouTube, and her mission? To “connect as many people as possible through high-quality free yoga videos,” according to her YouTube page. There are many benefits to her page, and one of the main ones is that her videos are all free. She also includes playlists with practices based on time, along with certain flows or focuses depending on your need. Overall, she’s one of the most popular online yoga instructors, and for good reason—her dependability, her back catalog, and the fact that she teaches for free.
- Kassandra Reinhardt and her YouTube channel “Yoga with Kassandra”.
For another experienced YouTube yogi, check out Kassandra Reinhardt. Her videos are also free, and she focuses specifically on vinyasa and yin yoga. What’s great about her YouTube channel? She has over 700 classes that you can go through online, all for free. She also has many of her videos categorized, including yoga classes by length, by focus, or by skill level.
- Briohny Smyth and her YouTube channel “Yoga with Briohny”.
Posting formerly to Alo Yoga’s YouTube, Briohny Smyth has been posting her own yoga videos for several years now. Another free option for those looking to learn yoga, she focuses on your mental health and finding your “path towards healing, health, and purpose.” Some great playlists that she has curated include yoga for beginners and how to become a yoga teacher.
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- Erin Sampson and her YouTube channel “Five Parks Yoga w/ Erin Sampson”.
The owner of her own yoga studio, Five Parks Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, Sampson takes time to post classes online to her business YouTube page. She focuses on intermediate yoga classes with a large backlog of opportunities for you to look through. She focuses on creating relatable classes and teaching authentically, along with classes that are taught “on location” in both Colorado and Costa Rica. She also has 30 Day Yoga challenges you can sign up for. Her videos are free.
Jessamyn Stanley is another great online yoga instructor who has been on YouTube for almost a decade. Focusing on body positivity and activism, she doesn’t post full workouts from day to day, but she has great videos that outline how to do specific poses and how to conduct better living practices in your home. Her videos are also free, and you can expect more content than just yoga—she touts body positivity for all body types and will also post videos following that idea.
- Tara Stiles and her YouTube channel “Yoga That Feels Like You”.
Yet another YouTube channel full of yoga poses for you to peruse, Tara Stiles focuses on an “unpretentious, inclusive, and straightforward approach to yoga and meditation”. A great thing about her channel? It’s not just yoga. She’s teaching meditation practices, tai chi, qigong, and traditional Chinese medicine. Go back through over ten years of videos, all for free, when you check out Tara Stiles.
Another YouTube page focused on wellness, Koya Webb posts about a number of things, not just yoga. She is a personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, and has written books where you can investigate further. She doesn’t just post videos of her yoga flows, but she also posts recipes, mental health videos, daily rituals, and meditations for you to try.
What should you look for in your online classes? You need to find what works best for you. Don’t be afraid to try a few different options before settling on the YouTube channel or the membership that’s right for you. Find a teacher that you like and that you can relate to in order to get the most out of your classes. Another great option for you while you learn online? You can use several different yogis for your classes. Don’t be afraid to mix and match and learn from more than one. In most cases, these videos are free, so don’t be afraid to take advantage of that and create your very own curated experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are profitable opportunities for you as an online yoga instructor. In many cases, you may have to supplement your income with in-person classes, but if you charge a membership for your services, you can also make a profit teaching online.
In most cases, you’ll find that yoga instructors make between $31,000 and $100,000, where the average is around $60,000. This number is dependent on how many classes you teach, how many times a week you teach, and how many students you have in your class.
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I’m a happy individual who happens to be an entrepreneur. I have owned several types of businesses in my life from a coffee shop to an import and export business to an online review business plus a few more and now I create online yoga business resources for those interested in starting new ventures. It’s demanding work but I love it. I do it for those passionate about their business and their goals. That’s why when I meet a yoga business owner in public at a studio or anywhere else I see myself. I know how hard the struggle is to retain clients, find good employees and keep the business growing all while trying to stay competitive.
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