As we find ourselves navigating the start of a third year in this pandemic, finding ways to reduce stress and anxiety is a wellness priority. What better way to find a new perspective than in the position of a downward dog or happy baby? The internet is filled with inspiring virtual classes catering to all preferences and abilities, and by signing up to those offered by a local yoga studio or practitioner, it’s a great way to support them if in-person classes are greatly reduced in numbers due to more people staying in.
Here is our pick of the best online sessions you can undertake at home.
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Basecamp Power Yoga
If you sometimes find it hard to make it to a yoga class with your schedule, never fear — boutique Basecamp Power Yoga studio is bringing good vibes around the clock with its online studio. Sign up for access and you will have both individual videos and multi-part courses at your fingertips, as well as guided meditation.
Find all the information and classes here.
Wholehearted Yoga Studio
Wholehearted Yoga Studio closed its physical Birkenhead space in February, and just offers an online membership for $9.95 a week. This includes access to livestreamed sessions and a growing library of classes. Owner Araluen Clarke is a trained counsellor and supporter of ‘self-compassionate yoga’, and the classes hope to help both your body and mind (and central nervous system) look after themselves better.
Find all the information and classes here.
Sala
With its sleek online platform, boutique fitness studio Sala has all its in-demand classes in one place — including yoga. Find over 80 yoga classes of all lengths and strengths, from prenatal yoga to sweat-seeking sessions and restorative stretching. Membership costs $25 a month, or you can try free for 14 days if you’re new.
Find all the information and classes here.
EastWest
Popular Ponsonby Road yoga studio EastWest has a well-established suite of virtual classes ready to go. Priced on a sliding scale as to what you can afford, one auto-renewing payment per month gives you unlimited access to all classes including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and more. You can cancel at any time with no contract, but we don’t think you’ll want to thanks to the teachers’ expertise.
Find all the information and classes here.
Mahi Yoga
Newmarket-based studio Mahi Yoga makes it easy to keep your practice going, thanks to its new Mahi On Demand platform. A subscription fee of $30 unlocks the comprehensive library of yoga and meditation classes, designed for all different levels of expertise and fitness. The team have also created Spotify playlists tailored for each class, so you’ll really feel like you’re in the studio even if you’re just trying your best to find your zen in your living room.
Find all the information and classes here.
Om Studio
Offering both livestreamed Zoom classes and an ‘Omline’ yoga studio library for access any time, Om Studio is a well-oiled machine when it comes to virtual sessions. Purchase individual Zoom classes through its website or the Mindbody app, or pay a monthly membership fee for unlimited access to the library.
Find all the information and classes here.
Yoga With Kylie
Having completed both a Bachelor of Nursing degree and training to become a Yoga Medicine Registered Therapeutic Specialist, Auckland-based yoga instructor Kylie Rook aims to make yoga accessible to everyone. She teaches a range of practices and hosts several classes via livestream through her website. Sign up to her mailing list and receive a free month of yoga through Yoga With Kylie Online, and follow her on Instagram for additional updates.
Find all the information and classes here.
