Although yoga is an ancient practice, we live in the modern age. Our yoga studios feature professional heating technology, our pants are designed with perfect stretch in all the right places, and now we have the opportunity to grow into yogis by using our smartphones. There are hundreds of apps on the market today that you can incorporate into your practice to grow and learn. Maybe that’s not exactly what the masters of the past had in mind, but these modern tools can do a lot of good. Some of them can even help you become a more thoughtful person.
Our modern life demands modern conveniences. With the help of these apps, arranging meetings in hotel rooms, airports, or even offices is no longer a daunting task. However, with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Let’s take a deep dive into some of the best apps to help you become a better yogi!
body and mind yoga
body and mind yoga
for iOs; free
MindBody has become one of the health industry’s premier planning apps, and for good reason. It allows students to find nearby classes and compare schedules, locations, class types, and more. You can plan your lessons and organize your daily activities directly in the app. This is perfect for anyone who needs a little help managing their busy schedule and yoga time. Maybe you’re new to an area and want to check out local studios? Mindbody makes finding your next class easier than Savasana!
Office Yoga Pro: Fitness at Work
Office Yoga Pro: Fitness at Work
For iOs; $4.99
Office Yoga Pro is the perfect app for the professional yogi. This app provides a useful encyclopedia of postures for use in an office setting – on your desk, in your chair, anywhere you can make your office setup work. If you struggle to make it to class due to your busy schedule, OfficeYoga can keep your practice on track and provide a little relaxation and stretching into your workday. The goal of Office Yoga Pro is to relieve the stress associated with the office and prevent many health problems caused by working in the office for a long time.
airplane yoga
airplane yoga
For iOs; $0.99
The perfect travel companion. Airplane Yoga helps you maintain your yoga practice while traveling. It provides helpful tips to keep you stress-free and focused while traveling, in the airport, or even in the air. This app is perfect for anyone who needs a little help keeping up with yoga while on an adventure, especially for the nervous traveler or flyer.
Universal breathing pranayama
Universal breathing pranayama
For iOs; $4.99
Breathing is such an important part of any yoga practice, yet so few of us actually take the time to master these techniques—and it can dramatically improve your progress as a yoga student. Universal Breathing – Pranayama makes learning and practicing breathing incredibly easy and fun. There are animated videos to help you understand the concepts and how to track your progress. This is a great app for anyone who wants to deepen their practice and develop pranayama. For the dedicated yogi, check out the app bundle that includes yoga collections for a variety of health concerns.
awesome yoga
awesome yoga
For iOs; $4.99
YogaAmazing is the perfect way to access yoga classes at will. If you’re struggling to find an hour of class time, or don’t have access to a yoga studio near you (or can’t schedule a time!), this app is a great option for you. Choose from a large library of 25-minute videos and put a full yoga class at your fingertips. Combine sessions according to your needs for the day. This app is a great choice for those who travel a lot or who like to practice at home.
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Available on iPad; $5.99
This app is for yogis who want to delve deeper into ancient scriptures and yogic chants. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali gives us the original scriptures of the Yoga Sutras – original Sanskrit and English versions. This is a unique insight into these ancient writings and even includes commentary and interpretation by the famous TKV Desikachar and singing by his daughter Mekhala Desikachar. Each scripture has descriptions in canonical and simplified versions. This app is perfect for anyone interested in learning about the classical methods of yoga and delving into the ancient scriptures and nuances of the Yoga Sutras.
oh she’s glowing
oh she’s glowing
For iOs; $1.99
This app was developed by New York Times bestselling author Angela Lidden. Angela offers healthy plant-based and vegetarian recipes, all accompanied by stunning food photos that will make your mouth water. This is an amazing app to inspire you to plan healthy post-yoga meals and snacks. Clean eating has huge benefits for your entire body, but it will improve your focus, strength, and stability on and off the mat.
Iveda
iVeda for iOs; $4.99
In addition to creating some healthy recipes, you may want to improve your yoga practice by trying some Ayurvedic treatments. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical system that is still used today. It focuses on holistic and natural therapies, perfectly integrated into the yoga system. Use iVeda to search for simple remedies, diet advice, and even lifestyle advice.
Thanksgiving Magazine
Thanksgiving Magazine
For iOs; $0.99
As yogis, we like to adopt an attitude of gratitude. We often talk about it in class, on the mat, or dedicate our practice to something we are grateful for. it’s a habit