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About Yoga | Down Dog
With Down Dog you get a brand new yoga practice every time you come to your mat. Unlike following pre-recorded videos, Down Dog won’t make you do the same workout over and over again. With over 60,000 different configurations, Down Dog gives you the power to build a yoga practice you love!
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Start in the comfort of your own home with our 3-day Intro to Yoga series, and begin your journey in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative.
MULTIPLE PRACTICE TYPES
Explore Vinyasa, Hatha, Gentle, Restorative, Yin, Ashtanga, Chair, and Sun Salutation practices.
RELIEVE YOUR BACK PAIN
All our practices work to strengthen and stretch your back - if you want more, you can use the Boost feature to specifically target Backbends, Back Strength, or Low Back Opening.
CHOOSE VOICES
Choose from 6 different yoga teachers to be guided by a voice you love.
DYNAMIC CHANGING MUSIC
Music that rises and falls with your breathing.
OFFLINE
Download a practice for offline use and take it with you anywhere! Practice in your living room, in a hotel, or on the beach.
SYNC BETWEEN DEVICES
Automatically syncs across all your devices.
BOOST FEATURE
Focus on 20 different practice areas to really sharpen a particular area, or to vary up your routine by rotating through them all.
MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
In addition to our 6 English speaking voices, all yoga practices are available in 9 other languages!
“I LOVE your app. I am a physician and I recommend it to my patients all the time, for those suffering from anxiety and panic disorder to those with low back pain. I can’t thank you enough for bringing yoga back into my life- making it so accessible, approachable, and convenient.” -James
“Love it, as always. You guys have changed my life. I’m not a T-Rex anymore and I can move without back pain. Thank you :)” -Sharon
“Restorative mode is perfect for my 71 year old body!” -Margaret
“I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of this practice. I felt like I was in a studio and I was really sweaty and challenged. Well done!” -Emily
“After just one Yin session, I can feel a *huge* difference in my flexibility.” - Alexandra
Integrates with the Apple Health app!
Memberships cost $7.99 per month or $49.99 per year (prices for non-United States customers will vary) and will be charged to the user's iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew and will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and renew at the original purchase price. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off from the user's iTunes Account Settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term.
Down Dog's terms and conditions can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/terms
Down Dog's privacy policy can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/privacy
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Start in the comfort of your own home with our 3-day Intro to Yoga series, and begin your journey in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative.
MULTIPLE PRACTICE TYPES
Explore Vinyasa, Hatha, Gentle, Restorative, Yin, Ashtanga, Chair, and Sun Salutation practices.
RELIEVE YOUR BACK PAIN
All our practices work to strengthen and stretch your back - if you want more, you can use the Boost feature to specifically target Backbends, Back Strength, or Low Back Opening.
CHOOSE VOICES
Choose from 6 different yoga teachers to be guided by a voice you love.
DYNAMIC CHANGING MUSIC
Music that rises and falls with your breathing.
OFFLINE
Download a practice for offline use and take it with you anywhere! Practice in your living room, in a hotel, or on the beach.
SYNC BETWEEN DEVICES
Automatically syncs across all your devices.
BOOST FEATURE
Focus on 20 different practice areas to really sharpen a particular area, or to vary up your routine by rotating through them all.
MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
In addition to our 6 English speaking voices, all yoga practices are available in 9 other languages!
“I LOVE your app. I am a physician and I recommend it to my patients all the time, for those suffering from anxiety and panic disorder to those with low back pain. I can’t thank you enough for bringing yoga back into my life- making it so accessible, approachable, and convenient.” -James
“Love it, as always. You guys have changed my life. I’m not a T-Rex anymore and I can move without back pain. Thank you :)” -Sharon
“Restorative mode is perfect for my 71 year old body!” -Margaret
“I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of this practice. I felt like I was in a studio and I was really sweaty and challenged. Well done!” -Emily
“After just one Yin session, I can feel a *huge* difference in my flexibility.” - Alexandra
Integrates with the Apple Health app!
Memberships cost $7.99 per month or $49.99 per year (prices for non-United States customers will vary) and will be charged to the user's iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew and will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and renew at the original purchase price. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off from the user's iTunes Account Settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term.
Down Dog's terms and conditions can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/terms
Down Dog's privacy policy can be found at https://www.downdogapp.com/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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So far so good!
Dec 29, 2017 I have been practicing yoga on and off for 10 years and just started up again with a small class once a week. I wanted to supplement my class practices at home with something I could do daily. I have used other yoga apps before but they were ‘meh’. I like this one as you have a real person narrating, you can see them in the poses and you have a music selection. You can do a full on hour long practice or a quick 10-20 minute one. You can do beginner or advanced (I am beginner/intermediate). I have done about 4 practices so far with this app. The only thing I would caution folks about is to be sure you are doing things correctly. I cannot stress enough the helpfulness of a real class with a real teacher to tell you when you are not in a pose correctly, or maybe alternate forms of the pose if you have neck, shoulder, hip, whatever issues. This statement is not for just this app but for anyone who wants to start yoga and think it is a good idea to do it via app only without instruction. You can hurt yourself. Instruction also helps you improve your yoga ability. One awesome thing that could be added is a meditation ‘set’ here. Say at the end of a short stretching yoga practice, spend say about 5-10 minutes with a guided meditation. Something to think about but in no way detracts from this app. Maybe it is here already and I have not found it yet. I know there are separate apps for this. Namaste!more -
Apr 19, 2021 I've been using this app for the last year and absolutely love it. I came to this as an absolute beginner, and it was just as suited to me as to someone with years of experience behind them. I find it very calming. There are some negative reviews recently because you can no longer download practices to use offline, but if this is not a problem to you, then please do not let this put you off an amazing app. Added bonus - paid membership gets you access to their barre, meditation and HIIT apps.more -
Best yoga app I've used
Sep 29, 2017 I'm astounded. They got it all right with this app, and it's hard for for me to find the patience for yoga. The process and the way I feel afterward is amazing, and I never feel patronized, pseudo-spiritual, or like I'm trying to be a soccer mom. From the language used in the narration, the soothing yet energizing voice, the musical selections (and option for no music) the quality of the images.. I'm just really happy with Down Dog. Evidently there are in app purchases, but I probably wouldn't have realized that if it wasn't indicated on the app description. It's not in-your-face at all - I'm going to have to go back and search for them. And I will, because the quality of the free product is so amazing. Maybe I sound like I'm gushing- it's just that I have never had the patience for yoga before. It was one of those things I thought I maybe "should" do. I have used this app 5 times in 7 days, and always feel amazing afterwards. UPDATE: it's over a year later, and I'm still using and loving Down Dog. I also paid for the upgrade, mostly because I wanted to support them so much, but it also unlocked some great features. I am impressed with how the app has evolved and how responsive the team is. Even when life is at its most chaotic, I can fit their 10 minute sessions in every night before I go to sleep, and longer sessions during the day whenever I can. Thank you, Down Dog!more -
Apr 20, 2021 App seems good and well layed out, but as a total novice there isn't enough explanation as to what each pose is, so you spend the whole time looking at the screen which makes it hard to do sometimes. Also some of the poses require flexibility I don't have yet so some instruction as to an alternative or just a simple "bend as far a you can and breath into the stretch" would be better as you start out and then remove this for the later more advanced mode's (I chose begginer 1 and slow as choices)more -
Grateful
Nov 23, 2020 I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to use this app. I couldn’t afford the full version but the people from down dog let me tell them my story and I received the full version for free for a period of time plus a discount when I’m ready to join . I’ve struggled with addiction most of my life . During those times the only thing that gave me any relief was exercise . One day my best friend , my wife , introduced me to yoga . It gave me something my soul yearned for . Yoga along with the love of my wife and family gave me something bigger than myself to believe in. I couldn’t afford classes anymore and I took time off for a hip replacement . That’s when I discovered Down Dog. With so many choices of what I want to focus on and with the beautiful music and soothing instruction from the teachers I don’t need a yoga studio . When I can’t sleep at night I’ll come out and practice yoga on my own. It helps me settle down . I don’t seep a lot due to trauma and the damage to my brain from drugs . But Yoga helps me . It helps me sleep . It quiets my mind during the day. It puts me in touch with emotions I could never seem to get out . I am very grateful to everyone involved in the down dog community . To me This app is definitely worth the membership . Thank you all and thank you to my beautiful for giving me a reason Down Dog is changing my lifemore
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Apr 16, 2021 UNUSABLE - the app appears to be half broken. I have been using Down Dog for years - however recently, the app has gone strange - the "favourites" button (which allows you to locate and play routines you've previously done and saved) has DISAPPEARED - meaning you now can't play any of the routines on your saved list, at all - making the app completely unusable. I have already emailed Down Dog about the issue, and so far received no reply.more -
Apr 15, 2021 With the latest update, I can no longer download sequences for offline use. There used to be a toggle for this when generating a sequence but it has disappeared or perhaps has been hidden away in some menu that is extremely difficult to find. Please fix this ASAP. Thanks.more -
Apr 16, 2021 I used to love the app as I could download my practices and use them where I don't have data or WiFi. That feature has now disappeared and makes the app almost useless to me now. Really annoyed, as that is why I pay for the subscription.more -
Apr 19, 2021 Imagine paying for one whole year for a feature, only to have that feature disappear with an update after three months. That's Down Dog for you. The option to download a practice is gone, which makes this app useless for someone living off-grid, with a data plan restriction, etc.more -
Apr 18, 2021 Really disappointed, Bought a subscription for the app in hope to use it when I'm unable to use the internet. Unfortunately this downloadable capability has now disappeared! Meaning that I'm only granted access to my favourite practises whilst online. What a shame. I have emailed downdog and they are yet to replymore
- "Most akin to a real studio, with detailed pointers." - Wall Street Journal
- Something new every time! Sessions are randomized each time the app is opened, so you never get bored
- Real yoga, for real people - energy-building and strengthening workouts for a healthier you
Reviewed by Laura S on December 29, 2017
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So far so good!
Dec 29, 2017 I have been practicing yoga on and off for 10 years and just started up again with a small class once a week. I wanted to supplement my class practices at home with something I could do daily. I have used other yoga apps before but they were ‘meh’. I like this one as you have a real person narrating, you can see them in the poses and you have a music selection. You can do a full on hour long practice or a quick 10-20 minute one. You can do beginner or advanced (I am beginner/intermediate). I have done about 4 practices so far with this app. The only thing I would caution folks about is to be sure you are doing things correctly. I cannot stress enough the helpfulness of a real class with a real teacher to tell you when you are not in a pose correctly, or maybe alternate forms of the pose if you have neck, shoulder, hip, whatever issues. This statement is not for just this app but for anyone who wants to start yoga and think it is a good idea to do it via app only without instruction. You can hurt yourself. Instruction also helps you improve your yoga ability. One awesome thing that could be added is a meditation ‘set’ here. Say at the end of a short stretching yoga practice, spend say about 5-10 minutes with a guided meditation. Something to think about but in no way detracts from this app. Maybe it is here already and I have not found it yet. I know there are separate apps for this. Namaste!more -
Apr 19, 2021 I've been using this app for the last year and absolutely love it. I came to this as an absolute beginner, and it was just as suited to me as to someone with years of experience behind them. I find it very calming. There are some negative reviews recently because you can no longer download practices to use offline, but if this is not a problem to you, then please do not let this put you off an amazing app. Added bonus - paid membership gets you access to their barre, meditation and HIIT apps.more -
Best yoga app I've used
Sep 29, 2017 I'm astounded. They got it all right with this app, and it's hard for for me to find the patience for yoga. The process and the way I feel afterward is amazing, and I never feel patronized, pseudo-spiritual, or like I'm trying to be a soccer mom. From the language used in the narration, the soothing yet energizing voice, the musical selections (and option for no music) the quality of the images.. I'm just really happy with Down Dog. Evidently there are in app purchases, but I probably wouldn't have realized that if it wasn't indicated on the app description. It's not in-your-face at all - I'm going to have to go back and search for them. And I will, because the quality of the free product is so amazing. Maybe I sound like I'm gushing- it's just that I have never had the patience for yoga before. It was one of those things I thought I maybe "should" do. I have used this app 5 times in 7 days, and always feel amazing afterwards. UPDATE: it's over a year later, and I'm still using and loving Down Dog. I also paid for the upgrade, mostly because I wanted to support them so much, but it also unlocked some great features. I am impressed with how the app has evolved and how responsive the team is. Even when life is at its most chaotic, I can fit their 10 minute sessions in every night before I go to sleep, and longer sessions during the day whenever I can. Thank you, Down Dog!more -
Grateful
Nov 23, 2020 I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to use this app. I couldn’t afford the full version but the people from down dog let me tell them my story and I received the full version for free for a period of time plus a discount when I’m ready to join . I’ve struggled with addiction most of my life . During those times the only thing that gave me any relief was exercise . One day my best friend , my wife , introduced me to yoga . It gave me something my soul yearned for . Yoga along with the love of my wife and family gave me something bigger than myself to believe in. I couldn’t afford classes anymore and I took time off for a hip replacement . That’s when I discovered Down Dog. With so many choices of what I want to focus on and with the beautiful music and soothing instruction from the teachers I don’t need a yoga studio . When I can’t sleep at night I’ll come out and practice yoga on my own. It helps me settle down . I don’t seep a lot due to trauma and the damage to my brain from drugs . But Yoga helps me . It helps me sleep . It quiets my mind during the day. It puts me in touch with emotions I could never seem to get out . I am very grateful to everyone involved in the down dog community . To me This app is definitely worth the membership . Thank you all and thank you to my beautiful for giving me a reason Down Dog is changing my lifemore -
Best app for yoga
Jun 13, 2018 I started off with this app a little over a year ago when I wanted to start meditating and centering my mind due to anxiety. I didn’t want to go to yoga classes because they are very expensive and I was afraid of looking dumb and inflexible. I practiced each day for at least 10 min for about 3 months, I then saw a deal on Groupon for some classes at a local yoga studio and I bought it. After the first class the teacher came up to me and said they were happy to see a new face and that they hoped they see me again. They asked me if I had been practicing long and I informed them that I had been practicing for about three months, they then asked WHAT STUDIO I WENT TOO!? Hahah they were surprised when I said it was a app. Down dog! I recommend this app to all my friends and family who want to start their yoga journey. I had their free version on my phone for about 8 months, I now have the paid version because I trusted the app and was willing to pay a small price compared to what i would pay at a yoga studio each month. I was prepared to deepen my practice, and I knew this app would help. Now here I am a year and a half later, loving this app still (using this for a majority of my practice) and anxious to be attending a yoga institute in July 2018 to become a yoga teacher! I love yoga and I Love this app. I cannot stress that enough!more
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Apr 19, 2021 This app is so versatile. I enjoy the variety of yoga styles and that you can tailor the time to suit your needs. I am disappointed that I can't download offline classes anymore...is this a fault or have you eliminated that feature?? As someone who lives in the central desert of Australia being able to download was super handy as wifi isn't always reliable.more -
Apr 21, 2021 Good app I general, I like that I can configure many elements like the voice, the difficulty, the amount of music vs voice etc.. I practice Gentle yoga in the mornings, but I would like to see more variety under the same category. -
DownDog
Nov 2, 2020 I love this app/company because it allows me to have a daily yoga practice when I can’t go into a studio regularly. The app handles everything you need in a full practice and even has different versions of yoga practices. A couple problems that I’ve noticed is: 1. When practicing, the instruction from the instructor often does not align with the visual practitioner on the screen. Ie.) “warrior 2 with left arm up and right leg back” often shows actually the opposite on the screen. The person will actually have the right arm up and left leg back (the opposite). So that’s slightly confusing. And 2. The app glitches sometimes. Even with a downloaded practice, the app will glitch and not play smoothly. During a yoga practice, rhythm is a big factor. So, being interrupted by lagging tech can be tedious. Also, when toggling back or forward, it takes the app longer than it should to switch to another pose/position within the given practice. Simply, slow tech. These are the two main fixes I hope to see DownDog improve on, or their competitors strive in. If a competitor performed the above elements better, I would switch my subscription to them. Perhaps this is a simple tech solution. -DGmore -
It does the job for me!
Mar 11, 2019 I like how I can customize the practice options. Length, focus on a body part or function, type of music, speed, instructor, and more. I have mine on beginner 1 and still find some of the pose suggestions a bit advanced. I wish like most classes I’ve been to in person they had instruction that started basic, and then options to increase the postures (the video instructors are able to perform them well so if I can’t bend or move like they can it’s hard to know the right but “lesser” pose options. As a beginner I love the reminders for breathing sprinkled in as well as reminders to adjust the posture so you are getting it correct. Sometimes the flows seem repetitive with a LOT of down dog, plank, up dog, down dog sequences in a row - but maybe this is a style I’m just not familiar with in the “in person” classes I’ve taken. I love that you can also lengthen shavasana at the end or even remain listening if you forgot to lengthen it. Overall the app is a deal if you buy in during the holidays and works great for an at home option to get you through the week of you can’t make or can’t afford a group lesson.more
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Apr 20, 2021 App seems good and well layed out, but as a total novice there isn't enough explanation as to what each pose is, so you spend the whole time looking at the screen which makes it hard to do sometimes. Also some of the poses require flexibility I don't have yet so some instruction as to an alternative or just a simple "bend as far a you can and breath into the stretch" would be better as you start out and then remove this for the later more advanced mode's (I chose begginer 1 and slow as choices)more -
Apr 18, 2021 i like the app but i noticed that if I need shorter sessions it always has the same poses. I should be able to choose shorter sessions but still do more poses.
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Apr 16, 2021 I used to love the app as I could download my practices and use them where I don't have data or WiFi. That feature has now disappeared and makes the app almost useless to me now. Really annoyed, as that is why I pay for the subscription.more
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Apr 16, 2021 UNUSABLE - the app appears to be half broken. I have been using Down Dog for years - however recently, the app has gone strange - the "favourites" button (which allows you to locate and play routines you've previously done and saved) has DISAPPEARED - meaning you now can't play any of the routines on your saved list, at all - making the app completely unusable. I have already emailed Down Dog about the issue, and so far received no reply.more -
Apr 15, 2021 With the latest update, I can no longer download sequences for offline use. There used to be a toggle for this when generating a sequence but it has disappeared or perhaps has been hidden away in some menu that is extremely difficult to find. Please fix this ASAP. Thanks.more -
Apr 19, 2021 Imagine paying for one whole year for a feature, only to have that feature disappear with an update after three months. That's Down Dog for you. The option to download a practice is gone, which makes this app useless for someone living off-grid, with a data plan restriction, etc.more -
Apr 18, 2021 Really disappointed, Bought a subscription for the app in hope to use it when I'm unable to use the internet. Unfortunately this downloadable capability has now disappeared! Meaning that I'm only granted access to my favourite practises whilst online. What a shame. I have emailed downdog and they are yet to replymore -
Update KILLS your Battery, No Fix
Jun 19, 2020 For a week or so, my phone’s battery life has been pitiful. Finally, today I sat down to figure out what was draining it. It’s this app. It is using HOURS of background refresh activity which is draining my phone’s battery life. And guess what? THIS APP IS NOT LISTED IN BACKGROUND REFRESH LIST!! So, this means the app is not asking for your permission to refresh in the background. It is simply doing it without your OK. Not acceptable! ——— I LOVE this app, and I use it nearly everyday. Some days, I need to have the practice through my wireless headphones, but the app does not allow me to adjust volume through my headphones. I must go through my phone to adjust the volume for my headphones which is extremely inconvenient during a flow when a new song is just a bit too loud. (Swipe up to unlock, pause practice, adjust volume, relocate the time I stopped to change the volume to ensure I’m not missing a step, rewind, start again... it’s a hassle!) That’s not to mention needing to have my phone next to me. I’m doing yoga-the whole point is to get away from my phone. Having the ability to adjust volume as the songs change in type over the practice would take this app to the next level for me, personally. This seems to be its only flaw. But it’s a really big one for me.more
What’s Groovy
Downgrading the rating from 5 to 3 stars due to a recent app update that removed the download option, as well as the possibility to choose video quality. Both were super useful when a fast wifi was not available (in rural areas, the beach, the park, the Sahara, the Atlantic on a sailing boat, you name it) and because mobile data plans are still limited for many of us.
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What’s Subpar
Editing from 5 to 1 stars because a recent update removed the option to download a practice, meaning you are now dependent on a good connection. And even with a good connection, the app keeps stopping so it's quite unusable. That means I cannot use it anymore... It was the best yoga app before that and I really hope they'll change it back before long ..
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So far so good!
I have been practicing yoga on and off for 10 years and just started up again with a small class once a week. I wanted to supplement my class practices at home with something I could do daily. I have used other yoga apps before but they were ‘meh’. I like this one as you have a real person narrating, you can see them in the poses and you have a music selection. You can do a full on hour long practice or a quick 10-20 minute one. You can do beginner or advanced (I am beginner/intermediate). I have done about 4 practices so far with this app. The only thing I would caution folks about is to be sure you are doing things correctly. I cannot stress enough the helpfulness of a real class with a real teacher to tell you when you are not in a pose correctly, or maybe alternate forms of the pose if you have neck, shoulder, hip, whatever issues. This statement is not for just this app but for anyone who wants to start yoga and think it is a good idea to do it via app only without instruction. You can hurt yourself. Instruction also helps you improve your yoga ability. One awesome thing that could be added is a meditation ‘set’ here. Say at the end of a short stretching yoga practice, spend say about 5-10 minutes with a guided meditation. Something to think about but in no way detracts from this app. Maybe it is here already and I have not found it yet. I know there are separate apps for this. Namaste! -
I've been using this app for the last year and absolutely love it. I came to this as an absolute beginner, and it was just as suited to me as to someone with years of experience behind them. I find it very calming. There are some negative reviews recently because you can no longer download practices to use offline, but if this is not a problem to you, then please do not let this put you off an amazing app. Added bonus - paid membership gets you access to their barre, meditation and HIIT apps.
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Best yoga app I've used
I'm astounded. They got it all right with this app, and it's hard for for me to find the patience for yoga. The process and the way I feel afterward is amazing, and I never feel patronized, pseudo-spiritual, or like I'm trying to be a soccer mom. From the language used in the narration, the soothing yet energizing voice, the musical selections (and option for no music) the quality of the images.. I'm just really happy with Down Dog. Evidently there are in app purchases, but I probably wouldn't have realized that if it wasn't indicated on the app description. It's not in-your-face at all - I'm going to have to go back and search for them. And I will, because the quality of the free product is so amazing. Maybe I sound like I'm gushing- it's just that I have never had the patience for yoga before. It was one of those things I thought I maybe "should" do. I have used this app 5 times in 7 days, and always feel amazing afterwards. UPDATE: it's over a year later, and I'm still using and loving Down Dog. I also paid for the upgrade, mostly because I wanted to support them so much, but it also unlocked some great features. I am impressed with how the app has evolved and how responsive the team is. Even when life is at its most chaotic, I can fit their 10 minute sessions in every night before I go to sleep, and longer sessions during the day whenever I can. Thank you, Down Dog! -
App seems good and well layed out, but as a total novice there isn't enough explanation as to what each pose is, so you spend the whole time looking at the screen which makes it hard to do sometimes. Also some of the poses require flexibility I don't have yet so some instruction as to an alternative or just a simple "bend as far a you can and breath into the stretch" would be better as you start out and then remove this for the later more advanced mode's (I chose begginer 1 and slow as choices)
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Grateful
I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to use this app. I couldn’t afford the full version but the people from down dog let me tell them my story and I received the full version for free for a period of time plus a discount when I’m ready to join . I’ve struggled with addiction most of my life . During those times the only thing that gave me any relief was exercise . One day my best friend , my wife , introduced me to yoga . It gave me something my soul yearned for . Yoga along with the love of my wife and family gave me something bigger than myself to believe in. I couldn’t afford classes anymore and I took time off for a hip replacement . That’s when I discovered Down Dog. With so many choices of what I want to focus on and with the beautiful music and soothing instruction from the teachers I don’t need a yoga studio . When I can’t sleep at night I’ll come out and practice yoga on my own. It helps me settle down . I don’t seep a lot due to trauma and the damage to my brain from drugs . But Yoga helps me . It helps me sleep . It quiets my mind during the day. It puts me in touch with emotions I could never seem to get out . I am very grateful to everyone involved in the down dog community . To me This app is definitely worth the membership . Thank you all and thank you to my beautiful for giving me a reason Down Dog is changing my life -
Best app for yoga
I started off with this app a little over a year ago when I wanted to start meditating and centering my mind due to anxiety. I didn’t want to go to yoga classes because they are very expensive and I was afraid of looking dumb and inflexible. I practiced each day for at least 10 min for about 3 months, I then saw a deal on Groupon for some classes at a local yoga studio and I bought it. After the first class the teacher came up to me and said they were happy to see a new face and that they hoped they see me again. They asked me if I had been practicing long and I informed them that I had been practicing for about three months, they then asked WHAT STUDIO I WENT TOO!? Hahah they were surprised when I said it was a app. Down dog! I recommend this app to all my friends and family who want to start their yoga journey. I had their free version on my phone for about 8 months, I now have the paid version because I trusted the app and was willing to pay a small price compared to what i would pay at a yoga studio each month. I was prepared to deepen my practice, and I knew this app would help. Now here I am a year and a half later, loving this app still (using this for a majority of my practice) and anxious to be attending a yoga institute in July 2018 to become a yoga teacher! I love yoga and I Love this app. I cannot stress that enough! -
Excellent Yoga App
I tried this app on a friends recommendation as I had been using a different one for quite awhile. This app is way above any other yoga app I have tried. It has many choices for difficulty level, even more selections for type of practice and time (full, short etc) with times ranging from 12 minutes to 110 minutes. The spoken instructions are easy to understand. The upgrade to buy after the trial is to change the type of music as well as having a certain "boost" such as hamstring opening, heart opening, strength etc and it very may well be worth the $50 for the year. What I love the most is that no two classes are ever exactly the same. It generates new sequences and keeps the practice fresh. The other app I was using had static classes, and while that worked, I much prefer this app with the ability to have a different class every time. My only complaint on the free version is that the default music "alt beats" is very loud and often drowns out the spoken instructions. I sent feedback to the developer about this so we will see if they change that or at least allow a bit more volume control with the unpaid version. This app is so smooth and simple to use, kudos to the instructor and the developer on a job very well done! -
Thank you creating such an awesome app.
I have started doing yoga using this app for over a month now. I tried beginner 2 but it was easy for me as I have been doing other exercises and I swim, but never tried yoga until then. I started doing intermediated 1 and I fell in love with yoga and the app. The app has very clear explanation and very easy to follow instructions. The level is challenging enough for me. I tried another yoga app for about 2 weeks before I started using down dog and this app is far more superior. I paid for the subscription and thank you for the 30% discount. I like how you can chose full practice or to focus on specific body parts , different types of yoga and different types of music and also choose the duration. The sequence of the poses never repeats. I have referred this apps to many of my friends and relatives already. My husband started doing this, he paid for the subscription as well and he loves it too. Now the part I want to be added on it to be able to adjust the time even after starting the practice. For example today, I set the practice to be 45 minutes but it went by quick and I wanted to add another 15 minutes to the current practice but I couldn’t. Please add that option. Again this is THE BEST YOGA APP. -
Thoughtfully designed
This app is a pleasure to use. The instructor is very clear, and gives separate instructions for the left and right sides, something that is very helpful for more complicated poses. I was at first put off by the use of photos rather than the video, but after some use I do not miss the video at all, and it is nice not to require the bandwidth and the storage. The app is very stable; I have not encountered any bugs aside from a small display issue in 2.0. I like the range of choices for difficulty level, as well as the duration selections. The addition of Boost, which allows you to choose a body areas to focus on, is great - I'm really happy they added this and it's clear the app is continuing to improve. I previously used FitStar Yoga, and became quite frustrated when trying to select times, not to mention all the bugs. There are a lot of music choices, more than I need, but I did find that soft instrumental worked for me. The levels of the music are somewhat variable, so sometimes the music is too soft and sometimes too loud, but it is tolerable. Finally, of course, it's great that there is a new routine every time you use the app. Highly recommended! -
This app has been a god-send during the pandemic. Has helped me discover Yoga in the most beautiful way possible. I always used to feel that Yoga practice was overrated but that was mostly because I'd never done it properly and for a sustained time. Best Yoga app in the market by far. The user experience, the music, the variety of options within the app give off a warm vibe. A big hug to the creators of this App! Kudos :)
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The Best!
I just adore this app 💛🐱🌼
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So far so good!
I have been practicing yoga on and off for 10 years and just started up again with a small class once a week. I wanted to supplement my class practices at home with something I could do daily. I have used other yoga apps before but they were ‘meh’. I like this one as you have a real person narrating, you can see them in the poses and you have a music selection. You can do a full on hour long practice or a quick 10-20 minute one. You can do beginner or advanced (I am beginner/intermediate). I have done about 4 practices so far with this app. The only thing I would caution folks about is to be sure you are doing things correctly. I cannot stress enough the helpfulness of a real class with a real teacher to tell you when you are not in a pose correctly, or maybe alternate forms of the pose if you have neck, shoulder, hip, whatever issues. This statement is not for just this app but for anyone who wants to start yoga and think it is a good idea to do it via app only without instruction. You can hurt yourself. Instruction also helps you improve your yoga ability. One awesome thing that could be added is a meditation ‘set’ here. Say at the end of a short stretching yoga practice, spend say about 5-10 minutes with a guided meditation. Something to think about but in no way detracts from this app. Maybe it is here already and I have not found it yet. I know there are separate apps for this. Namaste! -
I've been using this app for the last year and absolutely love it. I came to this as an absolute beginner, and it was just as suited to me as to someone with years of experience behind them. I find it very calming. There are some negative reviews recently because you can no longer download practices to use offline, but if this is not a problem to you, then please do not let this put you off an amazing app. Added bonus - paid membership gets you access to their barre, meditation and HIIT apps.
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Best yoga app I've used
I'm astounded. They got it all right with this app, and it's hard for for me to find the patience for yoga. The process and the way I feel afterward is amazing, and I never feel patronized, pseudo-spiritual, or like I'm trying to be a soccer mom. From the language used in the narration, the soothing yet energizing voice, the musical selections (and option for no music) the quality of the images.. I'm just really happy with Down Dog. Evidently there are in app purchases, but I probably wouldn't have realized that if it wasn't indicated on the app description. It's not in-your-face at all - I'm going to have to go back and search for them. And I will, because the quality of the free product is so amazing. Maybe I sound like I'm gushing- it's just that I have never had the patience for yoga before. It was one of those things I thought I maybe "should" do. I have used this app 5 times in 7 days, and always feel amazing afterwards. UPDATE: it's over a year later, and I'm still using and loving Down Dog. I also paid for the upgrade, mostly because I wanted to support them so much, but it also unlocked some great features. I am impressed with how the app has evolved and how responsive the team is. Even when life is at its most chaotic, I can fit their 10 minute sessions in every night before I go to sleep, and longer sessions during the day whenever I can. Thank you, Down Dog! -
Grateful
I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to use this app. I couldn’t afford the full version but the people from down dog let me tell them my story and I received the full version for free for a period of time plus a discount when I’m ready to join . I’ve struggled with addiction most of my life . During those times the only thing that gave me any relief was exercise . One day my best friend , my wife , introduced me to yoga . It gave me something my soul yearned for . Yoga along with the love of my wife and family gave me something bigger than myself to believe in. I couldn’t afford classes anymore and I took time off for a hip replacement . That’s when I discovered Down Dog. With so many choices of what I want to focus on and with the beautiful music and soothing instruction from the teachers I don’t need a yoga studio . When I can’t sleep at night I’ll come out and practice yoga on my own. It helps me settle down . I don’t seep a lot due to trauma and the damage to my brain from drugs . But Yoga helps me . It helps me sleep . It quiets my mind during the day. It puts me in touch with emotions I could never seem to get out . I am very grateful to everyone involved in the down dog community . To me This app is definitely worth the membership . Thank you all and thank you to my beautiful for giving me a reason Down Dog is changing my life -
Best app for yoga
I started off with this app a little over a year ago when I wanted to start meditating and centering my mind due to anxiety. I didn’t want to go to yoga classes because they are very expensive and I was afraid of looking dumb and inflexible. I practiced each day for at least 10 min for about 3 months, I then saw a deal on Groupon for some classes at a local yoga studio and I bought it. After the first class the teacher came up to me and said they were happy to see a new face and that they hoped they see me again. They asked me if I had been practicing long and I informed them that I had been practicing for about three months, they then asked WHAT STUDIO I WENT TOO!? Hahah they were surprised when I said it was a app. Down dog! I recommend this app to all my friends and family who want to start their yoga journey. I had their free version on my phone for about 8 months, I now have the paid version because I trusted the app and was willing to pay a small price compared to what i would pay at a yoga studio each month. I was prepared to deepen my practice, and I knew this app would help. Now here I am a year and a half later, loving this app still (using this for a majority of my practice) and anxious to be attending a yoga institute in July 2018 to become a yoga teacher! I love yoga and I Love this app. I cannot stress that enough! -
Excellent Yoga App
I tried this app on a friends recommendation as I had been using a different one for quite awhile. This app is way above any other yoga app I have tried. It has many choices for difficulty level, even more selections for type of practice and time (full, short etc) with times ranging from 12 minutes to 110 minutes. The spoken instructions are easy to understand. The upgrade to buy after the trial is to change the type of music as well as having a certain "boost" such as hamstring opening, heart opening, strength etc and it very may well be worth the $50 for the year. What I love the most is that no two classes are ever exactly the same. It generates new sequences and keeps the practice fresh. The other app I was using had static classes, and while that worked, I much prefer this app with the ability to have a different class every time. My only complaint on the free version is that the default music "alt beats" is very loud and often drowns out the spoken instructions. I sent feedback to the developer about this so we will see if they change that or at least allow a bit more volume control with the unpaid version. This app is so smooth and simple to use, kudos to the instructor and the developer on a job very well done! -
Thank you creating such an awesome app.
I have started doing yoga using this app for over a month now. I tried beginner 2 but it was easy for me as I have been doing other exercises and I swim, but never tried yoga until then. I started doing intermediated 1 and I fell in love with yoga and the app. The app has very clear explanation and very easy to follow instructions. The level is challenging enough for me. I tried another yoga app for about 2 weeks before I started using down dog and this app is far more superior. I paid for the subscription and thank you for the 30% discount. I like how you can chose full practice or to focus on specific body parts , different types of yoga and different types of music and also choose the duration. The sequence of the poses never repeats. I have referred this apps to many of my friends and relatives already. My husband started doing this, he paid for the subscription as well and he loves it too. Now the part I want to be added on it to be able to adjust the time even after starting the practice. For example today, I set the practice to be 45 minutes but it went by quick and I wanted to add another 15 minutes to the current practice but I couldn’t. Please add that option. Again this is THE BEST YOGA APP. -
Thoughtfully designed
This app is a pleasure to use. The instructor is very clear, and gives separate instructions for the left and right sides, something that is very helpful for more complicated poses. I was at first put off by the use of photos rather than the video, but after some use I do not miss the video at all, and it is nice not to require the bandwidth and the storage. The app is very stable; I have not encountered any bugs aside from a small display issue in 2.0. I like the range of choices for difficulty level, as well as the duration selections. The addition of Boost, which allows you to choose a body areas to focus on, is great - I'm really happy they added this and it's clear the app is continuing to improve. I previously used FitStar Yoga, and became quite frustrated when trying to select times, not to mention all the bugs. There are a lot of music choices, more than I need, but I did find that soft instrumental worked for me. The levels of the music are somewhat variable, so sometimes the music is too soft and sometimes too loud, but it is tolerable. Finally, of course, it's great that there is a new routine every time you use the app. Highly recommended! -
This app has been a god-send during the pandemic. Has helped me discover Yoga in the most beautiful way possible. I always used to feel that Yoga practice was overrated but that was mostly because I'd never done it properly and for a sustained time. Best Yoga app in the market by far. The user experience, the music, the variety of options within the app give off a warm vibe. A big hug to the creators of this App! Kudos :)
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For remote practitioners who want to improve
Being in a place without any yoga community and spotty internet, I tried out several yoga apps. This one is simple and elegant, and with a focus on improving your practice. Never boring and easy to grow your skill. I feel it’s really aimed at people who really want to practice yoga as an integral part of well-being, instead of just another type of superficial workout. The coaching voice is so soothing and I keep it on full instruction to take advantage of the timely reminders to self-correct. The generated videos are ridiculously seamless, and shows the transitions between the poses clearly. And, required for me, you can download sequences to use offline. It is not overwhelming with unnecessary bells and whistles. Their beginner app is a delight as well and is a great introduction (or re-introduction) for those who may not have recently been on the mat. The one thing I could recommend may be the option to have a chime or bell when it’s time to transition to the next pose as a cue to look at the screen. But overall, this has been the first yoga app I have stuck with since the dawn of iphones. Thank you!
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This app is so versatile. I enjoy the variety of yoga styles and that you can tailor the time to suit your needs. I am disappointed that I can't download offline classes anymore...is this a fault or have you eliminated that feature?? As someone who lives in the central desert of Australia being able to download was super handy as wifi isn't always reliable.
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Good app I general, I like that I can configure many elements like the voice, the difficulty, the amount of music vs voice etc.. I practice Gentle yoga in the mornings, but I would like to see more variety under the same category.
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DownDog
I love this app/company because it allows me to have a daily yoga practice when I can’t go into a studio regularly. The app handles everything you need in a full practice and even has different versions of yoga practices. A couple problems that I’ve noticed is: 1. When practicing, the instruction from the instructor often does not align with the visual practitioner on the screen. Ie.) “warrior 2 with left arm up and right leg back” often shows actually the opposite on the screen. The person will actually have the right arm up and left leg back (the opposite). So that’s slightly confusing. And 2. The app glitches sometimes. Even with a downloaded practice, the app will glitch and not play smoothly. During a yoga practice, rhythm is a big factor. So, being interrupted by lagging tech can be tedious. Also, when toggling back or forward, it takes the app longer than it should to switch to another pose/position within the given practice. Simply, slow tech. These are the two main fixes I hope to see DownDog improve on, or their competitors strive in. If a competitor performed the above elements better, I would switch my subscription to them. Perhaps this is a simple tech solution. -DG -
It does the job for me!
I like how I can customize the practice options. Length, focus on a body part or function, type of music, speed, instructor, and more. I have mine on beginner 1 and still find some of the pose suggestions a bit advanced. I wish like most classes I’ve been to in person they had instruction that started basic, and then options to increase the postures (the video instructors are able to perform them well so if I can’t bend or move like they can it’s hard to know the right but “lesser” pose options. As a beginner I love the reminders for breathing sprinkled in as well as reminders to adjust the posture so you are getting it correct. Sometimes the flows seem repetitive with a LOT of down dog, plank, up dog, down dog sequences in a row - but maybe this is a style I’m just not familiar with in the “in person” classes I’ve taken. I love that you can also lengthen shavasana at the end or even remain listening if you forgot to lengthen it. Overall the app is a deal if you buy in during the holidays and works great for an at home option to get you through the week of you can’t make or can’t afford a group lesson.
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App seems good and well layed out, but as a total novice there isn't enough explanation as to what each pose is, so you spend the whole time looking at the screen which makes it hard to do sometimes. Also some of the poses require flexibility I don't have yet so some instruction as to an alternative or just a simple "bend as far a you can and breath into the stretch" would be better as you start out and then remove this for the later more advanced mode's (I chose begginer 1 and slow as choices)
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i like the app but i noticed that if I need shorter sessions it always has the same poses. I should be able to choose shorter sessions but still do more poses.
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UNUSABLE - the app appears to be half broken. I have been using Down Dog for years - however recently, the app has gone strange - the "favourites" button (which allows you to locate and play routines you've previously done and saved) has DISAPPEARED - meaning you now can't play any of the routines on your saved list, at all - making the app completely unusable. I have already emailed Down Dog about the issue, and so far received no reply.
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With the latest update, I can no longer download sequences for offline use. There used to be a toggle for this when generating a sequence but it has disappeared or perhaps has been hidden away in some menu that is extremely difficult to find. Please fix this ASAP. Thanks.
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I used to love the app as I could download my practices and use them where I don't have data or WiFi. That feature has now disappeared and makes the app almost useless to me now. Really annoyed, as that is why I pay for the subscription.
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Imagine paying for one whole year for a feature, only to have that feature disappear with an update after three months. That's Down Dog for you. The option to download a practice is gone, which makes this app useless for someone living off-grid, with a data plan restriction, etc.
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Really disappointed, Bought a subscription for the app in hope to use it when I'm unable to use the internet. Unfortunately this downloadable capability has now disappeared! Meaning that I'm only granted access to my favourite practises whilst online. What a shame. I have emailed downdog and they are yet to reply
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Update KILLS your Battery, No Fix
For a week or so, my phone’s battery life has been pitiful. Finally, today I sat down to figure out what was draining it. It’s this app. It is using HOURS of background refresh activity which is draining my phone’s battery life. And guess what? THIS APP IS NOT LISTED IN BACKGROUND REFRESH LIST!! So, this means the app is not asking for your permission to refresh in the background. It is simply doing it without your OK. Not acceptable! ——— I LOVE this app, and I use it nearly everyday. Some days, I need to have the practice through my wireless headphones, but the app does not allow me to adjust volume through my headphones. I must go through my phone to adjust the volume for my headphones which is extremely inconvenient during a flow when a new song is just a bit too loud. (Swipe up to unlock, pause practice, adjust volume, relocate the time I stopped to change the volume to ensure I’m not missing a step, rewind, start again... it’s a hassle!) That’s not to mention needing to have my phone next to me. I’m doing yoga-the whole point is to get away from my phone. Having the ability to adjust volume as the songs change in type over the practice would take this app to the next level for me, personally. This seems to be its only flaw. But it’s a really big one for me.
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I used to love the app as I could download my practices and use them where I don't have data or WiFi. That feature has now disappeared and makes the app almost useless to me now. Really annoyed, as that is why I pay for the subscription.
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UNUSABLE - the app appears to be half broken. I have been using Down Dog for years - however recently, the app has gone strange - the "favourites" button (which allows you to locate and play routines you've previously done and saved) has DISAPPEARED - meaning you now can't play any of the routines on your saved list, at all - making the app completely unusable. I have already emailed Down Dog about the issue, and so far received no reply.
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With the latest update, I can no longer download sequences for offline use. There used to be a toggle for this when generating a sequence but it has disappeared or perhaps has been hidden away in some menu that is extremely difficult to find. Please fix this ASAP. Thanks.
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Imagine paying for one whole year for a feature, only to have that feature disappear with an update after three months. That's Down Dog for you. The option to download a practice is gone, which makes this app useless for someone living off-grid, with a data plan restriction, etc.
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Really disappointed, Bought a subscription for the app in hope to use it when I'm unable to use the internet. Unfortunately this downloadable capability has now disappeared! Meaning that I'm only granted access to my favourite practises whilst online. What a shame. I have emailed downdog and they are yet to reply
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Update KILLS your Battery, No Fix
For a week or so, my phone’s battery life has been pitiful. Finally, today I sat down to figure out what was draining it. It’s this app. It is using HOURS of background refresh activity which is draining my phone’s battery life. And guess what? THIS APP IS NOT LISTED IN BACKGROUND REFRESH LIST!! So, this means the app is not asking for your permission to refresh in the background. It is simply doing it without your OK. Not acceptable! ——— I LOVE this app, and I use it nearly everyday. Some days, I need to have the practice through my wireless headphones, but the app does not allow me to adjust volume through my headphones. I must go through my phone to adjust the volume for my headphones which is extremely inconvenient during a flow when a new song is just a bit too loud. (Swipe up to unlock, pause practice, adjust volume, relocate the time I stopped to change the volume to ensure I’m not missing a step, rewind, start again... it’s a hassle!) That’s not to mention needing to have my phone next to me. I’m doing yoga-the whole point is to get away from my phone. Having the ability to adjust volume as the songs change in type over the practice would take this app to the next level for me, personally. This seems to be its only flaw. But it’s a really big one for me.
- "Most akin to a real studio, with detailed pointers." - Wall Street Journal
- Something new every time! Sessions are randomized each time the app is opened, so you never get bored
- Real yoga, for real people - energy-building and strengthening workouts for a healthier you
Reviewed by Laura S on December 29, 2017
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