With the economy looking the way it is, we’re all pushing through and finding ways to save more. And spending hundreds of pounds on gym memberships just doesn’t seem to be practical anymore.
Enter yoga apps, an easier way to improve your health and mind, all from the comfort of your living room floor. With the importance of well-being being on everybody’s minds, yoga is perfect for both unwinding and loosening up those tense muscles.
We’ve pulled together the best free yoga apps to help relax your mind and body and improve your journey of self-care.
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1 of 5Yoga for beginners Mind&Body
A great app for those who need a little bit of direction to start off. The Yoga for beginners Mind&Body app is as user-friendly as they come, with movements starting at beginner level and advancing to more complicated routines. With customisable programs to fit your own needs, this app has everything you could possibly need.
Play Store Review: "Smashing little app. Most say beginners then give a crazy routine to do. This is perfect for those who like me have been out of shape for whatever reason and need to take things at an easier pace. It's not too easy. Just the right pace to get you ready for more adventurous poses. Thank you."
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2 of 55 Minute Yoga Workouts
This app is especially useful if you only have a few minutes to spare in the day. It has clear and easy-to-follow techniques that will help improve your fitness and five minutes is just enough to make you feel productive. You can’t get any better than a quick routine that can fit into your lunch break.
Play Store Review: "I have tried to do a yoga routine at home for years. This one seems like it will stick. I do it while the coffee brews, and like the coffee, it has become part of my daily routine. I like being surprised by which pose I am doing next, because I hate being bored, and I really like the time limit because I feel like I finished the 'workout' not like I just did a few minutes of open-ended exercise. Good, clean user experience."
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3 of 5Yoga – Track Yoga
Yoga – Track Yoga is perfect for those of us who need some motivation to start. You can set weekly goals, and slowly build up your flexibility daily. It’s very simple to use and offers step-by-step instructions to help you get in the correct pose.
Play Store Review: "I've only just started but it's captured my attention with the clear, simple instructions, and the narrator's calm voice and I particularly like the fact it's a clean background with no distractions. I would highly recommend it to those who feel overwhelmed by the many many other programmes out there."
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4 of 5Yoga Flow: Fitness + Workout
Another favourite here at Closer, this app comes equipped with relaxing audio tracks to help guide your yoga routine. It features techniques for all levels and has a handy notes section to record your goals and habits. Best of all, it has gentle reminders to log your water intake!
Play Store Review: "I work from home and this is a great way to break the day down and feel energised for the post-lunch slump. I love spending just 15 minutes and it truly has made a difference. Best of all it’s free and no ads!"
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5 of 5Yoga Down Dog
Yoga Down Dog is another relaxing app that is fit for whatever level you’re at. It has a useful calendar where you can track all your workouts and is customisable by length, complexity, and focus.
Play Store Review: "Brilliant yoga app with great control over what you're doing and how you're progressing. With many types of practices and difficulty levels to choose from, there's something for everyone. I've first started using the app postpartum during a lockdown when there was no option of attending classes in person and I've been using it ever since. I quickly found the voice, music and speed I prefer."
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