10 Online Resources for Yoga and Meditation

Going online from your laptop or phone at the touch of a button has been a growing concept for several years. With the recent lockdown forcing almost the entire country to stay at home, Yoga Online is booming. There are so many resources out there that it can be a little overwhelming. We've rounded up 10 of our favorites to help you. Most of them come with a free trial! Bonus.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or ready to try it for the first time, these websites and apps will help you on your journey.

Ekhart Yoga

With new online classes every week, Ekhart Yoga helps make yoga a part of your daily routine. They also offer Pilates, meditation, and programs to help you deepen your practice.

You can sign up for a 2-week free trial.

Best for: Tailored programs and beautiful Zen courses.

Movement for modern life

This popular website is known for its variety of teachers and classes and has a great filtering system to help you find a class that suits your mood.

You can try a 14-day free trial before purchasing a monthly or annual subscription.

Best for: A variety of teachers, all with a unique teaching style

Downdog app

The Downdog app group includes apps for Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, 7 Minutes and Prenatal Yoga. All apps offer a no-frills, personalized yoga experience right from your phone.

Free for everyone until May 1st, students, teachers and health professionals have free access until July 1st.

Best for: the music lover! Switch it from classic to nature sounds.

Glo

Glo has something for everyone with over 4000 classes in 16 different styles. Based on a community of members, Glo allows you to interact with other members, including regular Q&As with world-renowned teachers.

Free for the first 15 days

Best for: A range of classes covering multiple styles.

Gaea

Gaia offers more than just yoga classes, they have a tremendous amount of material to deepen your mind, body and spiritual connection. Gaia is one of the largest platforms yet one of the most budget-friendly.

Offers 1 week free trial

Best for: When you want more than just a physical yoga practice

Online meditation resources

Quiet

This app has helped millions find a state of calm over the past few years. Whether you need a good night's sleep, want to learn to meditate, or just want a beautifully calming story, this app has you covered.

Calm offers some free content or an annual subscription to unlock all content. They also offer a 7-day free trial.

Best for: Finding (and sticking to) a daily meditation practice since there are new meditations every day

Just breathe in the app

An app to help you find stillness and balance during life's ups and downs. The Justbreathe app is simple, incredibly easy to use and perfect for any time of day.

The app is free

Best for: Those who don't think a meditation app is for them!

Headspace

Headspace is focused on making mindful living accessible to everyone. Recently Headspace created a collection called “Weathering the Storm.” It consists of meditations, sleep and movement exercises made specifically for this time of uncertainty.

Some features of the app are free, including all features that weather the storm content. They offer a 2-week free trial and an annual subscription after that.

Best for: Beginners to mindfulness and those who want to live a more mindful life.

Smiling ghost

This is a non-profit web and app based meditation program. Smiling Mind's goal is to reduce the number of mental illnesses among young people. They have launched a “Thrive Inside” initiative that everyone can use. It will help you promote good mental habits during lockdown.

The app is free

Best for: Those who want to feel good while supporting a good cause.

Insight Timer

With over 30,000 free guided meditations, it's no wonder this app is one of the most popular. Their homepage is a never-ending scroll of lectures, music, and guided meditations on a variety of topics. It offers everything you need for your mental well-being from a single source.

The app is free

Best for: If you want to spend more time meditating and want new content every time.

In addition to the resources above, we recommend checking out your local studio's website for more information about their online offerings. If you are looking for studios with online classes, check out this blog.