Yoga apps: 11 of the best

Yoga is a physical activity that can help people keep fit, boost their strength and flexibility, and reduce stress. Some people download yoga apps so that they can practice at home.
There are a wide range of yoga apps to choose from. Some are for beginners, while others are for more advanced practitioners.
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Yoga apps have a range of different features, several pros and cons, and varying price points.
This article looks at some of the best yoga apps, including how much they cost, who they are most suitable for, and their key features.
Please note that the author of this article has not purchased or tried any of these apps.
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The following seven apps are ideal for anyone who practices yoga.
iPhone rating: 4.9
Android rating: 4.8
Price: Free, with optional in-app purchases
Subscription: $7.99 monthly or $49.99 annually
Down Dog allows people to customize their own yoga practice. The app has 60,000 configurations, which means that each yoga routine is different. This feature is useful for keeping workouts varied and interesting.
The app includes a 3-day introduction to yoga for beginners. Down Dog is also suitable for intermediate and advanced yoga enthusiasts.
Down Dog also includes:
music that syncs with breathing
targeted sessions to relieve back pain
back pain
offline mode, which allows people to use the app without an internet connection
There is also a prenatal version of Down Dog for pregnant women.
prenatal version
The app has high ratings. It has a substantial amount of quality content available or free, which is useful for people who do not want to set up a subscription.
However, as of 2020, the app only contains six instructors, and some reviewers say that they would like to see greater diversity.
Down Dog is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
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Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.4
Price: $2.99
Pocket Yoga requires no internet connection to work, so it is useful for people who want to do yoga outside and those who do not always have internet access.
It is also one of the more affordable yoga apps, with a low one-off fee to access all of its content.
The yoga classes on Pocket Yoga contain vocal guidance from an instructor, background music, and directions for breathing. Pocket Yoga also has a pose library that explains and demonstrates individual positions, which makes it a good option for beginners.
Some people say that they would prefer greater variety in the classes on Pocket Yoga, as well as the ability to be able to customize yoga sessions.
Pocket Yoga is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
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Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.6
Android rating: 4.3
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
Asana Rebel includes yoga flow sessions as well as other types of workouts, such as high intensity interval training.
It also has features that may appeal to people who want to hit specific fitness goals, such as:
progress tracking
daily challenges
Apple Health integration
This makes it a good option for people who want a general lifestyle and fitness app that can combine different types of exercise. The app also includes music, sleep sounds, health quizzes, and meditations.
Some users point out technical problems with the app and the fact that there is a limited amount of free content.
Asana Rebel is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.4
Android rating: 4.1
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
Yoga Studio provides instructor-led video classes for a range of abilities. The app also has family yoga classes and meditation sessions, as well as a library of over 280 yoga poses.
People who use Yoga Studio can also create their own classes by linking poses together, which the app then turns into a video.
People can also download classes from Yoga Studio without an internet connection. Although the app uses high definition (HD) videos, it keeps file sizes around 10 times smaller than most HD videos, thereby saving space on a person’s device.
However, Yoga Studio frequently reminds users to subscribe to make in-app purchases, which some people may dislike.
Yoga Studio is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
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Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.9
Android rating: 2.5
Price: 15-day free trial
Subscription: $22.99 per month or $199.99 annually
Glo includes over 4,000 classes, ranging from beginner level to advanced. In addition to yoga, the app also contains Pilates and meditation sessions.
Glo offers plenty of variety and choice, with 12 different styles of yoga and a wide range of expert teachers available.
Android users say that they like the content but find the app difficult to use.
Glo is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.7
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
Subscription: $9.99 monthly or $39.99 annually
Daily Yoga is suitable for people of all ability levels and includes over 100 yoga and meditation classes. Qualified instructors lead the classes.
The app also tracks personal data such as calorie intake, which may be helpful to people who want to lose weight or reach a particular fitness goal.
Daily Yoga can connect users with a worldwide community to support their yoga practice. For example, people can ask other users questions and share moments from their practice.
Some people list frequent notifications and technical issues as potential problems with this app.
Daily Yoga is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.7
Android rating: 4.5
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
The app’s developers designed 5 Minute Yoga for people with busy lifestyles. As the name suggests, each yoga session is no longer than 5 minutes.
The app uses simple yoga poses, making it suitable for people of all ability levels. Also, the short sessions allow people to experience the benefits of yoga without making a significant time commitment.
5 Minute Yoga does not include background music or noise during the yoga sessions. Instead, on-screen text provides instructions. This could be a drawback for people who require or prefer audio instructions.
5 Minute Yoga is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
Yoga apps for beginners
The following two apps are suitable for beginners.
iPhone rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.6
Price: Free
All of the content on Yoga for Beginners is free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.
It offers simple and easy-to-follow yoga classes with voice instructions.
Because the app’s developers did not design Yoga for Beginners for advanced yoga enthusiasts, people who have more knowledge and experience may find that it does not contain enough variety.
Yoga for Beginners is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
iPhone rating: 4.7
Android rating: 4.5
Price: Free
Simply Yoga is suitable for all ability levels, with sessions lasting 20–60 minutes each. Video and audio instructions guide people through the poses and routines.
The simplicity of the app makes it suitable for children and adults alike, but it may not suit people who are looking for a more advanced practice.
Simply Yoga is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
Yoga apps for children
The following app is suitable for children.
iPhone rating: 3.8
Android rating: 4.0
Price: Free
Super Stretch Yoga includes a cast of animated characters who lead children through yoga poses and mindful breathing. The app’s yoga sessions include storytelling and music.
According to its users, Super Stretch Yoga is a fun, calming, and engaging introduction to yoga for children. However, some report technical difficulties with the app.
The app is suitable for a range of ability levels and ages.
Super Stretch Yoga is available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Google Play
Apple Store
Yoga apps for pregnancy
The following app is suitable for pregnant women.
Rating: 4.6
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
Yoggy offers 10-minute yoga exercises to help pregnant women develop a daily yoga practice.
Users say that they enjoy the simplicity of the app and its relaxing music, but that they would prefer greater variety in the content. The app is only available on Apple devices.
Yoggy is available for download on the Apple Store.
Apple Store
Summary
Yoga apps are a useful solution for people who want to practice yoga but cannot or do not want to attend an in-person class. Using a yoga app can make it easy to practice yoga anywhere and at any time.
Some apps focus more on fitness, while others focus on relaxation and mindfulness.
A person can choose which app to use based on their ability level, age, requirements, and goals.