Yoga With Adriene for Beginners Review: 5 Best Free Classes

It’s 9pm. You’ve decided this is the week you finally try yoga. You open YouTube, type “yoga for beginners,” and there she is: Adriene Mishler, a teacher from Austin, Texas, cross-legged on a mat with her dog Benji asleep beside her.

More than 13 million people subscribe to her channel. Her class for complete beginners has been watched over 43 million times.

But popular isn’t the same as right for you. And your first yoga class, alone in the living room with nobody to ask, is a bad place to guess.

This Yoga With Adriene for beginners review looks at the channel the way a teacher would. How clear is the instruction? Is the pace fair for a stiff body? What does it cost? And what can a video never give you?

One thing up front. Inteyoga isn’t affiliated with Yoga With Adriene and earns nothing from it. This is an independent editorial review based on the channel’s published material and on yoga safety guidance. It does not report first-hand testing of these classes.

What Is Yoga With Adriene?

Yoga With Adriene is a free YouTube yoga channel hosted by Adriene Mishler, an American yoga teacher and actress based in Austin, Texas. She started it in 2012 with producer Chris Sharpe. Her motto, “Find What Feels Good,” sums up the approach: comfort and consistency come before perfect shapes.

The channel at a glance, as listed on Wikipedia:

Fact	Detail
Host	Adriene Mishler, born 1984 in Austin, Texas
Launched	2012
Subscribers	More than 13 million by early 2025
Library	More than 750 videos as of January 2025
Award	Streamy Award for health and wellness, 2016
Paid platform	Find What Feels Good, launched 2015
Known for	A 30-day yoga series released each January from 2015 to 2024

What Type Of Yoga Does Adriene Do?

Mostly gentle Hatha and Vinyasa-style flow. Classes mix slow, held poses with simple linked movements, and breathing is part of nearly every session. Videos are grouped into playlists by level and by need, such as back pain, seated yoga and gentle yoga.

The channel isn’t a fixed method or lineage. It’s one teacher’s accessible take on modern yoga, filmed at home.

Is Adriene Mishler A Qualified Yoga Teacher?

Her official biography says she was certified in Austin, Texas, and has undertaken further training with teachers across the United States. It does not name the original training school or course hours, so those details are not confirmed here.

Where Can You Find Yoga With Adriene?

Yoga With Adriene lives in three places: the free YouTube channel, the official website and the paid Find What Feels Good app.

Where	What You Get	Cost
YouTube channel	The full free video library and playlists	Free, with adverts
Official website	Videos sorted by topic, monthly calendars and the FAQ	Free
Find What Feels Good	Advert-free library, members-only classes, iOS and Android app	Paid, with a 7-day trial

What Do People Search For On Yoga With Adriene?

Most people arrive looking for one of three things:

• A way in. The beginner classes covered in this review.
• A specific routine. The 30-day yoga challenges, or short classes for the back, neck, mornings or bedtime.
• A second opinion. Whether it’s any good, and what the alternatives are.

Is Yoga With Adriene Good For Beginners?

Yes, Yoga With Adriene is good for most beginners, because it has a dedicated beginner playlist, a slow pace and spoken options for making poses easier. It’s weaker for people who need individual correction or have a health condition.

These ratings are our editorial assessment, based on the channel’s published guidance and on what viewers write in its comment sections.

What Beginners Need	How Yoga With Adriene Does	Our Rating
A clear place to start	A Yoga For Beginners playlist and a Foundations Of Yoga series that breaks down single poses	Strong
Slow, plain instruction	Calm pace and everyday language	Strong
Easier options	Spoken cues for modifying poses up or down, as the channel’s FAQ describes	Good
Short classes	Beginner classes of about 20, 30 and 40 minutes	Strong
Cost	Free on YouTube	Strong
Personal feedback	None. Nobody can see your alignment	Weak
Structured progression	30-day series build day by day, but the large library can feel overwhelming	Mixed
Suitability for very stiff or older bodies	Some viewers say even the beginner classes are hard, mostly because of Downward-Facing Dog	Mixed

Who Is Yoga With Adriene Best For?

• Complete beginners who feel nervous about a studio. You can pause, rewind and repeat in private.
• People on a budget. There’s nothing to pay.
• Busy people. A 20-minute class fits before work or after the school run.
• Returners. The Foundations videos are a quick refresher.
• People who dislike a strict gym or studio atmosphere. The tone is relaxed and non-judgemental.
• People looking for calm as much as exercise. Classes give time to breathing and stillness.

Who Might Struggle With It?

• Anyone with an injury or medical condition. You need advice tailored to you, which a video can’t give.
• People who can’t yet get down to the floor comfortably. Our guide to senior yoga covers gentler options.
• Learners who want to be corrected. A few in-person classes will help.
• People who want a fast, sweaty workout. Some people who moved on write that the classes felt too slow or too gentle for them.
• People who want strict alignment coaching. The cues are general.

One note from the channel’s own comment sections. Several first-timers write that Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is the pose that stops them. Bend your knees, or drop to all fours, and carry on.

What Does This Look Like In Real Life?

Three everyday cases, and what we’d suggest for each:

• A desk worker in Leeds or Chicago with 25 minutes before work. A good fit. Start with Yoga For Complete Beginners three mornings a week.
• A parent who can’t get to a studio. Short classes at home can be convenient and paused when needed. After childbirth, the timing and type of exercise should reflect recovery and any medical guidance.
• Someone recovering from knee surgery. Not the place to start. See a physiotherapist first, then look for a gentle class taught in person.

Where Should Beginners Start With Yoga With Adriene?

Beginners should start with the Yoga For Beginners playlist, and the first video to try is Yoga For Complete Beginners. The playlist recommendation comes from the channel: its help page points brand-new students to that playlist first, then to the Foundations Of Yoga videos.

Video Or Series	Length	Why Start Here
Yoga For Complete Beginners	About 24 minutes	The classic first class. Tom’s Guide reports it has passed 43 million views.
Yoga For Beginners: The Basics	Short class	A slow, back-to-basics session, described by the channel as perfect for beginners.
Yoga For Beginners: 20 Minute Practice	20 minutes	A beginner class built around breath and foundations.
30 Minute Yoga For Beginners	30 minutes	The next step once 20 minutes feels comfortable.
Yoga For Beginners: 40 Minute Home Yoga Workout	40 minutes	A longer class that focuses on foundation.
Foundations Of Yoga series	Short videos	Workshop-style breakdowns of single poses, such as Easy Pose (Sukhasana) and Mountain Pose (Tadasana).
30 Days Of Yoga (the original series)	30 daily classes	A day-by-day programme for building a habit.

What Are The Top 5 Yoga With Adriene Routines For Beginners?

Five routines that suit beginners are the complete beginners class, plus short classes for the lower back, the neck and shoulders, mornings and bedtime. All are free on YouTube. Lengths are approximate.

#	Routine	Length	Good For
1	Yoga For Complete Beginners	About 24 minutes	Your very first class
2	Yoga For Lower Back Pain	About 16 minutes	Gentle movement for a stiff lower back
3	Yoga For Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back	About 10 minutes	A desk break
4	Morning Yoga: Energizing Morning Sequence	About 24 minutes	Starting the day
5	Bedtime Yoga Sequence	About 37 minutes	Winding down before sleep

The back and neck classes are general stretching routines, not treatment. If you have ongoing pain, see a doctor or physiotherapist before following any video.

Which 30-Day Yoga With Adriene Series Is Best For Beginners?

For a true beginner, the original 30 Days Of Yoga is a sensible first series. Marie Claire UK’s team recommends it over the newer ones.

The channel doesn’t rank its series by difficulty. Its FAQ says all of them are designed for all levels and that you can begin with any.

Series	Year	How The Channel Describes It
30 Days Of Yoga (original)	2015	The first 30-day series
Dedicate	2019	Exploring change, growth and your own rhythm
Home	2020	Reuniting with yourself through regular practice
Breath	2021	A 30-day exploration of conscious breathing and yoga
Move	2022	Exploring movement and mindfulness through daily yoga
Center	2023	Whole-body strengthening with core-centred practices

Between Breath, Move and Center, which is easiest? There’s no official answer. We’d leave Center until later, because the channel’s own description stresses strength and core work. That’s our reading, not a ranking.

What Is A Good 4-Week Yoga With Adriene Plan For Beginners?

A good plan repeats the same class before moving on. This is the Inteyoga Editorial Team’s suggested order, built from the channel’s beginner guidance. It’s general guidance, not a tested programme.

Week	What To Do	How Often
1	Yoga For Complete Beginners. Repeat the same video.	3 days
2	Yoga For Beginners: The Basics, plus the 20 Minute Practice. Watch the Foundations videos for any pose that confuses you.	3 days
3	30 Minute Yoga For Beginners. Add one class from the Gentle Yoga playlist.	3 to 4 days
4	The 40 Minute Home Yoga Workout once, and shorter classes on other days.	3 to 4 days
After	Begin a 30-day series, such as the original 30 Days Of Yoga.	At your own pace

You don’t have to finish a 30-day series in 30 days. The channel says you can start any series at any time.

What Do You Need To Start?

You need a yoga mat and enough floor space to lie down with your arms out. Everything else can come from around the house.

Item	Do You Need It?	Household Substitute
Yoga mat	Yes	A non-slip rug or carpet for your first class
Yoga blocks	Helpful, not essential	Two thick hardback books
Yoga strap	Helpful, not essential	A belt, a scarf or a dupatta
Blanket	Helpful	A folded blanket or towel under the knees
Special clothing	No	Anything you can move in

What Are The Benefits Of Yoga With Adriene For Beginners?

The main benefits of Yoga With Adriene for beginners are that it’s free, private and flexible, and regular yoga practice itself has been associated with lower stress and better balance.

What Does The Format Give A Beginner?

• No cost barrier. Every class on the YouTube channel is free.
• Privacy. Nobody watches you wobble.
• Your own timetable. Twenty minutes at 6am or 10pm, with a pause button.
• Repetition. You can take the same class ten times until it clicks.
• A gentle tone. The teaching puts comfort ahead of performance.

What Does The Research Say About Yoga For Beginners?

Yoga in general has modest, documented benefits. The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) summarises the evidence:

• Stress: a 2020 review of 12 studies in healthy adults found that yoga lowered perceived stress in every one.
• Balance: in a 2014 review, 11 of 15 studies in healthy people found improvement in at least one balance measure.
• Low-back pain: yoga may offer a small benefit compared with no exercise; whether it differs from other exercise is uncertain.

These findings concern yoga in general and do not establish the effects of the particular Yoga With Adriene classes recommended here. They are not a guarantee of individual results.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Yoga With Adriene?

Yoga With Adriene is free, friendly and beginner-focused, but it can’t correct your form and its size can overwhelm.

Pros	Cons
Completely free on YouTube	No live posture correction, which carries some risk for beginners
Friendly, non-judgemental teaching style	Some viewers find she talks a lot, which can break the flow
Spoken modifications when a pose is hard	More than 750 videos make it hard to know what to pick next
Her dog Benji is often on set, which keeps the mood light	Adverts play on the free YouTube videos
A dedicated beginner playlist and pose breakdowns	Some beginner classes include poses that stiff or older bodies find hard
Short classes that fit a working day	Too slow or gentle for people who want a hard workout
30-day series that help build a habit	Less depth on yoga philosophy and Pranayama than a full course of study

Our view: as a free first step into yoga, it’s hard to beat. Treat it as a starting point, not the whole path.

Is Yoga With Adriene Free?

Yes. The Yoga With Adriene YouTube channel is free, and the channel’s FAQ confirms that the entire library is offered there at no charge. You may see adverts on YouTube.

There’s also a paid option called Find What Feels Good (FWFG), a membership site and app from the same team.

	YouTube Channel	Find What Feels Good Membership
Price	Free	The US App Store lists monthly products at US$12.99 and US$14.99, and annual products at US$129.99 and US$149.99. Confirm your price at checkout.
Free trial	Not needed	7 days
Adverts	Yes	No
Library	More than 750 videos	The YouTube library plus members-only classes and courses
New content	Free uploads	New member content on most Thursdays, per the channel’s FAQ
Dedicated app	No	Yes, on iOS and Android

Listings were checked in November 2026. Prices and trial availability may differ by country, plan and purchase platform.

Is The Find What Feels Good Membership Worth It For Beginners?

Not at first. Everything a beginner needs is in the free playlist. An independent app review by Choosing Therapy notes that the free library is so large that a paid membership can feel unnecessary.

The membership makes more sense later, if adverts bother you or you’ve worked through the free material. If you use a trial, check when paid billing starts and how to cancel before it renews.

Yoga With Adriene Vs In-Person Yoga Classes: What Is The Difference?

Yoga With Adriene gives you free, flexible instruction at home, while an in-person class gives you a teacher who can see you, correct you and adapt the class to your body.

Point Of Comparison	Yoga With Adriene	In-Person Yoga Class
Cost	Free	Paid per class or by membership
When and where	Any time, at home	Fixed timetable, at a studio
Feedback on alignment	None	Spoken correction, and sometimes hands-on
Adapting to injuries	General spoken options only	The teacher can adjust poses for you
Pace	You control it with pause and rewind	Set by the teacher and the group
Motivation	Self-driven, helped by 30-day series	Group energy and a booked slot
Best for	Starting out, building a habit, tight budgets	Learning safe technique and progressing

Can You Learn Yoga Properly From YouTube Alone?

You can learn the basics. What a video can’t do is notice that your lower back is rounding in a forward fold or that your knee is drifting inwards in Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II).

NCCIH advises practising yoga under the guidance of a qualified instructor to reduce the chance of injury. A sensible middle path is to learn at home, then take a few in-person classes and ask the teacher to check your basics.

When Is It Time To Move Beyond Beginner Videos?

Three signs:

1. You’ve finished a 30-day series and the beginner classes feel easy.
2. You have questions a video can’t answer, about breathing, philosophy or a pose that never feels right.
3. You’ve started to wonder how yoga is taught, not just how it’s done.

That third question is where a yoga school comes in. Inteyoga (Swami Krishnananda Yoga Vidyapeeth), in Colva, South Goa, is registered with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200, RYS 300 and RYS 500). Its current course is advanced teacher training for people who already hold a 200-hour qualification. It isn’t a beginner class.

If teacher training is a long-term goal, the courses overview shows the current options.

What Are The Best Alternatives To Yoga With Adriene?

The main alternatives to Yoga With Adriene are other beginner-friendly YouTube channels, paid yoga apps and in-person teaching. Which one suits you depends on what you felt was missing. The channel examples below come from published round-ups, not from our own testing.

If You Want	Try	Why
Calmer instruction with less chat	Yoga with Kassandra	Described in one 2026 channel guide as clear and calm, with short sessions and yin classes
Help moving from single poses into flow	Charlie Follows	Described in the same guide as slow-paced beginner classes that build towards Vinyasa
No adverts and a set curriculum	A paid yoga app	Structured courses in one place, for a monthly fee
Someone to correct you	A local in-person class	Feedback on alignment and options for your body
Deeper study	A course at a yoga school	Time for breathing practices, relaxation, meditation and philosophy

Yoga With Adriene Vs Boho Beautiful Vs Offline Yoga Classes: How Do They Compare?

Yoga With Adriene is the most beginner-focused of the three, Boho Beautiful mixes yoga with fitness workouts, and an offline class is the only one with a teacher in the room.

	Yoga With Adriene	Boho Beautiful	Offline Yoga Class
Cost	Free on YouTube. Optional paid app; price varies by plan and purchase platform	Free on YouTube. Optional paid app and programmes	Paid per class or by membership
Difficulty level	Beginner-friendly	Lists all levels. Some user reviews call it challenging for complete beginners	Depends on the class you book
Typical length	Roughly 10 to 40 minutes	Varies. One free series averages 20 minutes	Varies by studio
Style	Gentle Hatha and Vinyasa-style flow	Yoga, Pilates and fitness classes	Varies by teacher
Posture correction	None	None	Yes

Boho Beautiful is run by Juliana and Mark Spicoluk.

Pre-Recorded Videos Or Live Guidance: Which Is Better For Beginners?

Pre-recorded videos win on cost and convenience. Live teaching has the advantage on feedback, because a teacher can see what you’re doing. Many people use videos to build the habit and live teaching to check their technique.

Where Does Inteyoga Fit In?

Inteyoga isn’t an online class platform, so it isn’t a like-for-like alternative. It’s a yoga school in South Goa that trains teachers in person. Inteyoga also has a YouTube channel.

Is Yoga With Adriene Safe For Beginners?

No prerecorded class can be assumed safe for every beginner. NCCIH describes yoga as generally safe for healthy people when done properly with qualified instruction, and notes higher risks when learning without supervision. Common injuries are sprains and strains.

The channel says much the same. Its FAQ advises viewers to consult a physician before starting and notes that exercise carries a possibility of injury.

Who Should Check With A Doctor Before Starting?

Speak to your doctor or physiotherapist first if you:

• are pregnant;
• have high blood pressure, glaucoma or a heart condition;
• have a back, neck, knee, hip, shoulder or wrist problem;
• have had recent surgery;
• are aged 65 or over and new to exercise. NCCIH reports a higher rate of yoga injuries treated in emergency departments in this age group.

NCCIH notes that some poses may need to be modified or avoided with conditions such as glaucoma, severe high blood pressure and lumbar spine disease. A general beginner video won’t make those changes for you.

How Can You Practise Safely At Home?

1. Clear the space. Use a non-slip mat on a firm floor, away from furniture edges.
2. Watch first, then do. Skim a new class once so nothing surprises you.
3. Take the easier option. When a choice is offered, pick the gentler one for the first few weeks.
4. Bend your knees. In forward folds and Downward-Facing Dog, bent knees make the pose more manageable.
5. Keep breathing. If you’re holding your breath, ease off.
6. Stop at pain. Sharp or pinching pain is a signal to stop.
7. Rest days count. Three or four sessions a week is plenty at the start.

Stop and get medical advice if you feel dizzy, faint or short of breath, or if pain lasts after the class has ended.

New to the poses themselves? Our list of relaxing yoga poses for beginners explains the gentlest ones step by step.

Final Verdict: Is Yoga With Adriene Worth It For Beginners?

Yes. For a healthy beginner who wants to try yoga at home without spending money, Yoga With Adriene is a very good place to start. The beginner playlist is clear, the classes are short, and the tone is kind.

Know its limits. Nobody is watching your alignment, the library is vast, and a general video can’t adapt to an injury. Start with Yoga For Complete Beginners, follow the 4-week plan above, and take a few in-person classes when you can.

And if, a year from now, the mat has become part of your life and you’re curious about teaching, that’s a different stage.

For qualified teachers, Inteyoga runs the Advanced TTC 300-Hour Integrated Restorative Yoga (Including Yoga Nidra, Chakra Sadhana, and Prana Vidya Intensive). It is a residential advanced teacher training programme, taught in English, for applicants aged 21 to 60 who have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training or equivalent. A 200-hour programme is planned for approximately mid-2027.

Already hold a 200-hour qualification? Read the 300-hour programme details or apply through the application form. Questions? Email info@inteyoga.org or message +91 935-473-7240 on WhatsApp.

Related Reading From Inteyoga

• Yoga Exercises for Beginners: 18 Best Poses, Benefits and Routines
• The Simple 10-Minute Morning Yoga Routine
• Yoga for Stress Relief: 6 Best Poses and Practice

How We Reviewed Yoga With Adriene

The Inteyoga Editorial Team assessed the channel against what a new student needs: a clear starting point, pace, quality of instruction, safety, cost and progression. The review draws on the channel’s own website, help pages and FAQ, the Find What Feels Good listing, published third-party reviews and NCCIH’s yoga safety guidance. Inteyoga has no commercial relationship with Yoga With Adriene. Ratings are editorial opinion, not test results.

About Inteyoga

Inteyoga (Swami Krishnananda Yoga Vidyapeeth) is a yoga school at Plot No. 6, Novo Vaddo, Sernabatim, Colva, Salcete, Goa 403708, India. It is registered with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School.

Founder-Director: Dr. Ashutosh, MBBS, M.Sc. (Yoga), Yoga Master Level 6 (Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India), Swami Krishnananda Yoga Vidyapeeth and Inteyoga, Colva, South Goa.

Safety Note And Medical Disclaimer

This article is for general education only. It isn’t medical advice and doesn’t replace a consultation with a qualified health professional. Speak to your doctor before starting yoga or any new exercise, especially if you’re pregnant, recovering from injury or surgery, or living with a heart, blood pressure, eye or joint condition.

Yoga With Adriene and Find What Feels Good belong to their owner. Inteyoga has no affiliation with them and isn’t endorsed by them. Sources and subscription listings were reviewed in November 2026. Historical channel figures retain their stated dates, and prices and channel figures may change.

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