Ever been to busy to make your way to the Yoga studio?
Or do you live in an area where you can’t find a Yoga studio on every corner?
I had a particularly busy month at home a while ago (refurnishing is a workout in itself), and I was working long hours painting walls so it got too late to go to yoga but still early enough that I didn’t want to leap right into bed.
That’s when I decided to try an online subscription for yoga classes. YouTube yoga videos were often poor quality or inconsistent with the practice I was yearning for, so I opted for a subscription service.
I will test other services in the coming days and weeks though because I stumbled over some interesting alternatives and I just have to check them out so stay tuned.
Things To Consider Before Purchasing A YogaVibes.com Subscription
A subscription for online yoga classes is ideal for busy people in all walks of life. Whether you don’t have a babysitter for your kids, your work schedule doesn’t work with your local studio’s classes, or you live rurally and don’t have a studio, this is an affordable way to still have a guided class.
I wouldn’t recommend this service if you have a local studio you can afford and you manage to go to regularly. While it’s nice to have classes at home, you’re missing out on hands-on adjustments from experienced yoga teachers and the camaraderie of other sweaty yogis.
Let Me Tell You About YogaVibes
YogaVibes is an online-only yoga studio. New classes are added regularly, and you can find just about every type of yoga there is. Whether you want a sweaty vinyasa flow, a challenging Ashtanga practice, or a soothing yin class, you’ll find them all.
#1: The Classes
This site certainly doesn’t lack diverse classes. This isn’t Netflix where you’ll quickly grow bored with the selection. I’m not exaggerating when I say that you can take a new class every day and not ever repeat a class.
The site offers the traditional yoga offerings like vinyasa flow, Iyengar, and yin, but there is a handful of some non-traditional types of yoga as well. Included in your subscription are barre, Pilates, and brand-specific classes from infamous studios like Core Fusion and ParaYoga.
I really like the breakdown of the “focus” search. On other subscription sites, if you search for a flow class, you’re going to find a huge variety of flow classes from deep and easy to fast-paced and intense. This is fine, but it’s nice to narrow down the type of flow you want.
YogaVibes offers “Crazy Sweaty Flow” and “Slow Flow” search options, perfect for those days where you know exactly what you want from your practice.
When you’re tight after a long run or you spent 30 miles hunched over your bike, search through “hip opening” classes or classes for athletes. Is your digestive system feeling a bit off? Browse the site’s “twisting” section to fire up your belly.
#2: The Courses
Have you ever wished there were training plans for yogis? Runners and weightlifters always have training programs to meet their goals, but these are hard to find as yoga students.
YogaVibes is unique in offering yoga courses, each with their own unique goal. There is a variety of classes in each course, all of which have been handpicked by YogaVibes teachers.
If you’re an athlete and/or a yoga teacher, try the Teaching Yoga to Athletes course. Every class was written by world-renowned triathlete and yoga teacher, Sage Rountree. While the course was created for yoga teachers, you’ll certainly benefit from learning how to put together sequences that complement your sport.
The Crazy Core series is an eight-part course designed to get your core strong enough to help you succeed with advanced postures. Whether you’re a veteran yogi or simply want more core strength, these classes help you use your core for strength in your practice.
Beginner students will appreciate the straightforward Vinyasa Yoga Basics. The five classes gives you a well-rounded overview of the basics of a vinyasa class. The teachers break down the Sun Salutations, standing postures, forward bends, backbends, and even inversions.