I know this is an old comment, but I wanted to chime in and say I found a great (and free!) YouTube channel called Yoga with Adriene, where in addition to regular yoga routines, she has a series of videos that breaks down the components of each individual pose. I used to think I had to spend money on studio classes to be sure I was doing the poses right, but she gives you physical cues (what muscles you are supposed to be feeling a stretch in, how to easily check your alignment based on which toes you can see, etc.) that I found helped me with difficult poses even more than studio classes. Even my husband who has always been a gym-rat and staunchly anti-yoga does Adriene’s videos three times a week now.

Thank you so much, Jessica! I love hearing from a fellow frugal yogi 🙂

Glad to hear you’re enjoying trying it out! I don’t think a mat is essential for an at-home practice. Most studios require you to use one, and it’s helpful on a hard surface floor. But, you can absolutely practice without one. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Awesome! That makes me so happy! I hope you enjoy it–let me know how it goes!

I agree, I think all exercise helps alleviate anxiety, but, I gotta say, nothing clears my mind like yoga!

Hooray fellow yoga lover!! I agree that a more restorative practice is a wonderful way to wind down to sleep. I recently took a Yoga Nidra class for the first time at my studio and it was deeply relaxing–primarily meditation with a little bit of stretching. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!