Coronavirus has forced the government to enforce lockdowns, curfews and mandatory social distancing. Like us you might be locked at home too hopefully your loved ones are with you.
Most retreats and training are cancelled and will remain so for the next 6 months. Governments are finding ways to call back all their citizens and stop the issuance of new visas. The whole world is in disarray. So what do we do? We decided to see what the most influential yogi’s on instagram are upto sure they can act as an inspiration and give us more ideas. (ref to 15 most influential yogis on instagram blog for the list of Yogi’s). This list has been sorted in descending order of instagram followers.
1- Sadhguru: 2.8 m fans
Insta handle: sadhguru
Sadhguru, a spiritual yogi and public figure from India is addressing questions and misconceptions people have about coronavirus and giving spiritual advice on what to do in these troubled times. He also shares life lessons and stories. Sadhguru conducts live guided meditation sessions currently daily. His Insta account is mostly managed by Isha foundation Volunteers and has some of the best spiritual talks in the world.
2- Rachel Brathen: 2.1 m fans
Insta handle: yoga_girl
Rachel the swedish Yoga Instructor has started a yoga girl community challenge: 30 day, 30 classes on 30 themes where she and some other yoga teachers will conduct classes which you can join for free for more info check out https://www.yogagirl.com/#30daysofspace
3- Laura Kasperzak: 1.2 m fans
Insta handle: laurasykora
Laura the Yogini from the states shares short handstand videos with her daughter.
4- Kino Macgregor: 1.1 m fans
Insta handle: kinoyoga
Kino the Yoga Teacher from Miami is offering free and paid online yoga training classes which can be found here https://instagram.com/omstarsofficial?igshid=1ii1aeci103dz. She is also conducting 30 day yoga challenges which her fans can follow. She shares inspirational stories from her past and yoga postural images on her Instagram.
5- Kerri Verna: 1m fans
Insta handle: beachyogagirl
Kerri the Yoga and Pilates teacher from California shares core activation and strengthening short videos on her Instagram. She also provides Online Classes which can be found here https://beachyogagirl.com/ some of the classes are free.
6- Swami Ramdev: 866k fans
Insta handle: swaamiramdev
Swami Ramdev the India Yogi and known Public Figure share stories and posts on how to prevent Coronavirus by Yoga and Ayurveda. Ramdev also appeals to the mass audience what to do in the lockdown and what not to do during the countrywide 21 day lockdown.
7- Hannah Haller: 602k fans
Insta handle: gypsyon__
Hanna the Yogini from Hawaii shares stories doing home chores, nutritional advice, advice about aromatic oils and short postural yoga videos on her instagram.
8- Riva G: 515k fans
Insta handle: riva_g_
Riva the Yogini from New York City shares insta stories of her cooking during the lockdown and shares inspirational postural yoga videos on her instagram.
9- Ania: 391k fans
Insta handle: ania_75
Ania the Yogini from Germany shares How To images that help you get into a yoga pose step by step. Ania is also offering paid online classes for details you would have to DM her on Instagram.
10- Martina Rando: 335k fans
Insta handle: martina__rando
Martina the Yogini from Milan shares short yoga postural videos and instruction in Italian. She is also currently upgrading her production skills as her partner and production crew are locked out due to the lockdown.
11- Chelseas: 327k fans
Insta handle: chelseasyoga
Chelseas the yogini from Seattle shares 1 minute & 3 minute challenges for you and her yoga community to follow, practise and share. She also shares postural yoga videos on her Instagram.
12- Aubry Wiltcher: 302k fans
Insta handle: aubrymarie
Aubry the Yoga Teacher from California shares videos of her bouldering the walls of her house and shares messages and inspiration to STAY AT HOME.
13- Lamise Mansur: 280k fans
Insta handle: lamise
Lamise the Yogini from Texas is sharing short postural yoga videos on Instagram which you can follow.
14- Sara Ticha : 197k fans
Insta handle: sarahticha
Sara the Yogini from Vienna starts her day by conducting live early morning meditation and yoga stretching classes on Instagram TV. She also shares short training videos on Yin yoga postures, kapalabhati, back bends and breathing on her Instagram. You can read more about her https://www.saraticha.com/my-story.html
15- Josh Kramer : 190k fans
Insta handle: joshkrameryoga
The famous Yoga teacher from Auckland, New Zealand is offering FREE core workout videos and yoga postural videos on his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgSADvimW_SvF9Oov7SF_g. You can check out his instagram stories to know when he drops a new video