Yoga International reviews: honest insights from my personal practice

Over the past few years, I’ve explored a variety of yoga streaming platforms, online trainings, and breathwork programs. I’ve always been curious, seeking to deepen my own practice and expand what I can offer as a teacher.

Yoga International had been on my radar for a while. I’d seen a few of their courses advertised, but honestly, I didn’t grasp the full scope of what the platform includes until I finally signed up earlier this year.

Within just a few weeks, I completed multiple trainings, explored their articles and podcasts, and practiced dozens of yoga classes tailored to every mood, level, and intention.

If you’ve been scanning yoga international reviews trying to figure out whether the membership is actually worth it, this in-depth breakdown based entirely on personal use should help you decide with confidence.

Platform Overview

• Yoga classes: 2,400+ recorded yoga classes ranging from 5-minute tutorials to 2-hour workshops. Some classes are grouped into challenges that are meant to be completed as a series.
  
  
• Class variety covers all major yoga styles, as well as prenatal yoga, acro yoga, and even self myofacial release.
  
  
• Meditation: 500+ practices in audio and video form.
  
  
• Breathwork: 150 breathwork practices in audio and video form, including tutorials for common pranayama practices.
  
  
• Documentaries and films: access to yoga docu-series. This is a new feature that will hopefully develop and feature more content.
  
  
• Articles: a library of 2,700+ written yoga content ranging from philosophy and scientific research, to practical tips and ayurvedic recipes.
  
  
• Educational content: 150+ accredited online courses for practitioners and yoga teachers, covering a wide variety of topics. A number of premium courses are available to members for an additional fee.
  
  
• Upon completion, you receive a certificate that can go toward your continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
  
  
• Price: $19.99 for monthly membership, or $169 for annual subscription, adjusted for local currency.
  
  
• 7-day free trial.
  
  
• All of the above is accessible in-browser or via Yoga International app.

Content

Quality content is the heart of any yoga platform. Whether the platform offers yoga classes, teacher training, or educational articles, the content has to bring value to those who consume it.

If you ask me, if the content is not up to par, it doesn’t matter how well the website works, or how beautiful the app is.

Frankly, Yoga International blew me away. The sheer volume of yoga classes, meditation and pranayama sessions, podcasts, written content, and yogic education was huge! Of course, quality is just as important as quantity. 

Online yoga practice

Even if you have no interest in taking courses, the yoga classes alone are worth the membership. Yoga International has an extensive catalog of asana classes.

To help you find the perfect practice for any occasion, there is a sophisticated filtering system that allows you to choose class duration, practice style, intensity, and your favorite teacher. 

Having completed a couple of courses with Jessica Stickler, it was nice to be able to find more of her classes in the catalog. I also really enjoyed sessions with Rodney Yee and Uma Ashleigh Sergeant. In fact, you can get familiar with all the teachers, and even select a specific yoga style to narrow down your choices.

I also love that you can select whether you want a class with props or not. Super helpful when you’re traveling or new to yoga!

In addition to structured classes, you get access to a whole lot of tutorials. You’ll find asana labs, workshops focused on body parts, and tips on using your props effectively.

Breathwork and Meditation

As you know, yoga practice goes beyond physical movement. There are over 600 guided meditation and breathwork videos and audio recordings. 

Similar to asana classes, you can select your focus (e.g. meditation for sleep, pranayama for anxiety), duration, and style. If you’re new to yoga and still exploring different types of breathing and meditation, there are also great tutorials to help you build a foundation.

Yoga documentaries and podcasts

With the Yoga International membership, you can now enjoy enlightening and educating series such as Teachings of Ram Dass and Touched by Peace with HH Swami Chidanand Saraswati.

Even though this is a new feature, it is already populated with nearly a 100 episodes covering topics such as Ayurveda, tantra, and yoga philosophy. 

Through the app, you can also access yoga podcasts, including Yoga Talk with Kat Heagberg and The Yoga Book Club with Anusha Wijeyakumar. I love listening to podcasts when I drive or go for a run, and now I have a steady supply of great content for the next few months!

I hope to see both of these sections grow moving forward.

Articles

Adding even more value to this membership, there are 2,700+ articles regarding every yoga topic and beyond!

You’ll find articles about adjacent disciplines like ayurveda, myofacial release, and nutrition to help you truly take the holistic approach to life and well-being. 

Educational content

The main reason I wanted to try Yoga International is because of their courses. As a yoga teacher, I always strive to improve, advance my knowledge and refresh the basics.

The first thing I want to note is the incredible variety of courses included in the membership, from yoga history and anatomy to strength building and personal transformation.

Some are geared toward developing teaching skills, while others benefit all practitioners from beginners and up. As with all the other content, you can narrow the selection by choosing the style, focus, level, and a particular teacher.

I cannot put into words how much I have already benefitted from a single month of training, both as a yoga teacher and as an individual. I completed the following courses: 

• Post-Traumatic Growth and Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
• The Art of Yoga Transitions with Jessica Stickler
• Inversion Immersion with Jessica Stickler
• Magic of Mudra with Sianna Sherman

The convenience of the app made it easy to fit training into my daily schedule, since I could tune in from practically anywhere! 

Premium training

On top of the courses included in the standard subscription, Yoga International offers premium training courses at affordable rates. This is particularly useful for yoga teachers because it is one of the best yoga teacher training continuing education resources. Additionally, advanced practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge may also find it beneficial.

Credibility and accreditation

For every class, workshop, or course, there is a public teacher profile that shows their specialty and experience. In part, it’s a great way to get to know the person you’re learning from. Mainly, it indicates the platform’s transparency in ensuring competence at every level.

You can also check professional qualifications of the authors featured in the article section. I don’t know about you, but I always feel better knowing who the advice is coming from.

Those of you who are registered with Yoga Alliance will be happy to hear that the Yoga International Courses are accredited with YA and count toward your continuing education credits. You also get a digital certificate as proof of completion.

Technical Overview

Now that we’ve covered the content, let’s talk about the technical and aesthetic side. Overall, I found Yoga International user-friendly and convenient, which is not surprising considering their 30+ years in the industry.

User experience

I always love it when a platform is accessible both in-browser and as an app. It makes learning and practice super convenient. When at home, I could explore the course PDF materials and use my laptop for practice.

On the go, I could still consume lectures, articles, documentaries, and even meditations through my phone.

Accessibility

The courses I took had the option to turn on closed captions. As someone who struggles with audio processing due to ADHD, I found this really useful.

Of course, this also benefits deaf and hard of hearing members, as well as people whose first language is not English. 

Closed captions are not available for yoga classes.

Playback

You get to choose video quality, which helps to save data when not connected to Wi-Fi. On the other hand, if you’re practicing with a large screen, you can set the video to HD.

I wish there was a way to toggle the playback speed for educational content, but unfortunately this is not yet an option.

However, I loved that there is an autoplay feature, which makes learning really convenient.

Occasionally, the videos would stall, prompting me to refresh the window. Unfortunately, the video would restart and I then had to manually find where the video stopped before crashing.

Design

In my opinion, Yoga International made some great decisions with the platform design. It’s simple yet elegant. Both the app and the browser versions are intuitive to use, thanks to the way each page is structured. 

I especially loved the way the landing page is designed, prompting you to select a class, continue with the course you started, or explore new content.

Pros and Cons

How does Yoga International compare against similar platforms?

Feature	Yoga International	Gaia	Alo Moves	Glo
Price (monthly)	$19.99	$11.99	$12.99	$23.99
Free Trial	30 days	7 days	7 days	7 days
In-browser Access	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mobile App	✅	✅	✅	✅
Yoga Classes (incl. meditation & breathwork)	✅ 3,000+ classes incl. meditation & pranayama	✅ 8,000+ yoga & meditation videos	✅ 2,500–3,000+ incl. meditation, breathwork, sound baths	✅ 5,000+ classes incl. meditation & pranayama
Yoga Courses	✅ Yoga Alliance CE credits	❌	❌	✅
Educational & Spiritual Content	✅	✅	❌	❌
Nutrition & Wellness Content	✅	✅	❌	❌
Other Exercise	❌	❌	✅ HIIT, strength, pilates	❌

What do other people say?

Before I shared my thoughts with you, I looked through detailed reviews published in yoga publications such as MindBodyGreen and the Yogatique, as well as scanning through Reddit forums and reading customer reviews on Trustpilot.

I wanted to make sure that my positive experience wasn’t an exception to the rule.The feedback is largely positive, and the minor percentage of bad reviews mostly talk about the billing structure.

I think it’s quite telling that a representative from Yoga International took time to individually respond to many of the reviews on Trustpilot, both positive and negative.

To me, it shows integrity, desire to connect with customers, and willingness to solve problems when they arise.

Final thoughts

I feel like it goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway… I love it! I could tell that a huge amount of thought went into designing this platform, followed by the effort of putting it all together.

Both as a yoga teacher and a forever student, I appreciate the amount of knowledge you gain access to with such a low-cost subscription. You get to practice with esteemed teachers, learn from industry titans, and consume content in almost every form.

I would recommend Yoga International to anyone from complete beginners to a seasoned yogi. Plus, with a free trial, what have you got to lose?