How to bring relaxation and balance into your everyday life
Yoga is booming – and has been for years. Recent studies estimate that over 300 million people practise yoga worldwide, 70% of whom are women. Yoga has its origins in India and is an ancient practice that is over 5,000 years old. The success of yoga certainly lies in the fact that it not only strengthens the body, but also the mind. Especially in stressful times, many women are looking for easy ways to integrate yoga into their everyday lives – and this is where yoga apps come into play. They offer flexibility, a large selection of classes and often even personalized programs. We introduce you to the 5 best yoga apps and help you find the right one for you.
1. Asana Rebel
Description:
Asana Rebel is a yoga app focusing on fitness and weight loss. Depending on your goals (weight, figure) and lifestyle habits, it offers more dynamic yoga classes to improve strength, flexibility and endurance. It is ideal for you if you want to combine yoga with fitness goals. The app also offers you nutrition and wellness tips, mindfulness routines and cardio exercises.
Pricing:*
- Free trial version: Limited access only
- Monthly subscription: 15.99 € per month
- Annual subscription: 35.88 € (2.99 per month)
2. Down Dog
Description:
Down Dog is one of the most popular yoga apps because it can be completely customized to your needs. Difficulty level, duration (5 to 80 minutes), yoga style (e.g. Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin), trainer voice, focus areas and even the background music can be selected. The app generates new routines for each session, ensuring that you don’t get bored and that you make progress. This gives you a very personalized range of yoga classes fitting your level and time you want to invest.
** With the Belle&Yell deal you get an extended free trial period and a discount on your subscription.
Pricing:*
- Free trial version: Limited access only
- Monthly subscription: 9.99 € per month
- Annual subscription: 54.96 € (4.58 per month)
3. Alo Moves
Description:
Alo Moves offers an extensive video library of yoga, pilates & barre, fitness and meditation classes led by professional coaches. New workouts are available every day, programs for all levels and numerous yoga styles. The classes are of a high quality and you are additionally motivated by 30-day challenges and the community. An online store with accessories and clothing can also be found if you are interested. The app is currently only available in English.
Pricing:*
- Free trial: Test for 14 days free of charge
- Monthly subscription: 16 € per month
- Annual subscription: 162 € per year (13.50 € per month)
4. Glo
Description:
Glo is like a real online yoga studio! With over 8,000 on-demand classes and daily live sessions, Glo offers beginners and advanced practitioners a variety of ways to deepen their practice. There are a variety of classes including Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini, Yin, Iyengar Yoga, Power Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Cardio, Strength, HIIT and Qigong. The videos are in high quality and you can even get personalized recommendations. The app and most of the courses are only available in English.
Pricing:*
- Free trial: Test for 7 days free of charge
- Monthly subscription: 23.99 € per month
- Annual subscription: 235 € per year (approx. 19.58 € per month)
5. Daily Yoga
Description:
Daily Yoga offers a large selection of over 500 asanas and more than 200 guided classes that are perfectly tailored to beginners and advanced practitioners. Whether Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga or meditation – with Daily Yoga you can customize your practice and deepen it step by step. The app offers high-quality videos and guided programs that are specifically geared towards goals such as flexibility, strength or stress reduction.
Pricing:*
- Free of charge: Basic features and basic programs
- Monthly subscription: 9.99 € per month
- Annual subscription: 59.99 € per year (approx. 4.99 € per month
Conclusion
Choosing the right app depends on your personal goals, your level of experience, your preferences and your budget.
- Asana Rebel is ideal for fitness enthusiasts who want to combine yoga with workouts and weight management.
- Down Dog offers the best price and convinces with its high adaptability and the variety of yoga styles – perfect for individualists (our favorite).
- Alo Moves scores with a huge course library and professional instructors, particularly suitable for advanced learners.
- Daily Yoga offers a balanced mix of yoga, meditation and community, which is particularly attractive for beginners.
- Glo feels like an online yoga studio and is aimed at ambitious yoginis who appreciate a wide range of courses and quality.
Recommendation:
Use free trial periods to try out different apps and then choose the one that best suits your lifestyle. This way, you can get the most out of your yoga practice – no matter where you are. Namaste!
* Prices and terms for apps vary by region. We provide these as a guide only and you should verify for yourself.
