The COVID-19 pandemic has yet again underlined the need for good health and fitness. Even in these trying times, the ancient practice of yoga has offered solace to people across the world. With lockdowns the norm globally, many turned to the ancient practice to calm disturbed minds and stay fit, even while cooped up indoors. But if you find it monotonous to perform on your own every day, try finding videos posted by popular yoga influencers.
These people create awareness about holistic wellness through their practice of this ancient art. Here are some popular yoga influencers with free YouTube videos you can use to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Yoga With Kassandra
While Kassandra Reinhardt has made numerous videos covering various yoga styles, it is her yin poses that have caught the attention of aficionados across the world. This unique style of yoga is slow-paced and offers restorative benefits that can enhance your flexibility. Most poses last anywhere from 45 seconds to two minutes and apply pressure on the connective tissues in your body. Unplug from the world around you when you start your daily workout with Reinhardt’s videos.
Shilpa’s Yoga
From detoxification to meditation and everything in between – that is Shilpa Shetty’s yoga videos on YouTube. A popular Bollywood actor and ardent yoga practitioner, Shetty shares her workout routines for specific limbs and also for a healthy mind. Regardless of whether you are looking to reduce belly fat or strengthen your spine, you will find videos that tell you exactly how to do that.
Natasha Noel
With her unique take, Natasha Noel has catapulted onto the international yoga stage. Her videos and tutorials stand apart for the sheer energy they project and the positivity they exude. Noel espouses self-growth and healing, exhorting people to treat their bodies with respect through yoga. From asana tutorials to general wellness, her videos leave an indelible mark on every watcher.
Aham Yoga
If the nitty gritty of the poses bother you, then this is one influencer you should be following. An erstwhile Bollywood dance instructor, Arundhati Baitmangalkar started teaching yoga in 2006 and has not looked back since. She founded Aham Yoga in Redmond, WA, and offers classes that are a blend of classical and modern styles. Her YouTube videos illustrate her expertise in the hatha and vinyasa styles. She provides answers to the often overlooked aspects such as the amount of effort required for a pose and getting the timing right when exhaling or inhaling during each pose.
Rina Deshpande
Author, high-school teacher, and curriculum designer are just some of the hats Rina Deshpande has worn. She is also a yoga and meditation practitioner with over 15 years of experience. An alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she studied yoga and mindfulness, Deshpande’s videos are peppered with personal reflections and philosophical thoughts. Her specialties include sessions to promote self-awareness, recover from sickness, and combat burnout.
Yogasini
Yoga enthusiast and fitness blogger Radhika Bose is synonymous with her brand, Yogasini. In addition to routines, Bose shares tips on supplementing an exercise regimen with skin care plans. She is known for her photos performing her poses at beautiful locations. Her videos demonstrate postures that can help with health conditions such as diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and metabolic problems.
With International Yoga Day right around the corner, there’s no time like today to add some pizzazz to your yoga routine!
