The Best Beginner Series on Alo Moves
Looking for beginner-friendly yoga, fitness, or meditation on Alo Moves? One of our favorite ways to stick to a beginner workout routine is to find a beginner series — a collection of classes by one instructor that are themed around a particular goal, such as strength or flexibility. By sticking to a schedule or program that’s already planned out for you, it takes the guesswork out of figuring out what to do next.
We rounded up some of our favorite beginner Alo Moves series across a variety of styles to help you meet your goals, whether that’s more consistent meditation, better flexibility, or moving as a family. (Don’t have an Alo Moves membership? Practice these classes and more for free with a 14-day trial.)
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Yoga for Beginners
with Patrick Beach
Try this if: You want to learn the basics of yoga
New to vinyasa and not sure where to start? With expert guidance from Patrick Beach, this series breaks down the elements of a typical vinyasa class into short, focused flows, from simple seated stretches to core work to hip openers. At the end of the series, you’ll put all of what you’ve learned into a full extended sequence.
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Baseline Bootcamp
with Jacy Cunningham
Try this if: You’re new to strength training or getting back in the game
Those who are recovering from an injury or are new to fitness will love this series that breaks down sequences you can do with or without weights. Jacy Cunningham’s upbeat energy will have you flying through each round of exercises with confidence to get on the mat again and again.
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Yoga Break
with Briohny Smyth
Try this if: You’re a remote worker or desk dweller
Only have 15 minutes? Unroll your mat by your desk and try these short yoga flows from Briohny Smyth to release your tension and get your mind energized for the busy tasks ahead. We also recommend checking out these 5 Meditations for Work Stress.
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Beginner Flexibility
with Dylan Werner
Try this if: You want to learn stretches to increase your overall flexibility
Flexibility is important for everyone, whether you’re an athlete or you’re just starting your movement practice. If you’re focused more on improving flexibility versus getting into yoga, start with this series. Dylan Werner’s anatomy-focused instruction and plethora of modifications will make you feel safe and supported in your flexibility journey.
5.
14-Day Meditation Habit
with Jackie Stewart
Try this if: If you want to create a consistent daily meditation routine
If “start a daily meditation routine” has been a New Year’s Resolution for the past three years straight (but who’s counting?), make it finally happen with this approachable meditation series from Jackie Stewart set over the course of two weeks. Classes start out at five minutes and increase in length over time to build your mental endurance.
6.
Surrender
with Meghan Currie
Try this if: You’re looking to stretch but don’t want to break a sweat
Sometimes we want the benefits of yoga and stretching without the added challenge. Because let’s be honest, there are days when we don’t have a ton of energy left to give and practice is one of the first things that’s easy to cut. When your workout motivation is lacking, we recommend a restorative or yin yoga series like this one from Meghan Currie to ease into your body. Mostly seated or lying down, lots of pillows, relaxing music — sign us up.
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Be Strong
with Alo Gives
Try this if: You want to make movement a fun family event
With names like “Yoga for Learning” and “Rainbow Power,” these bite-sized yoga and meditation classes are perfect for helping kids build confidence in mind and movement. Try this out with your kids for a fun family experience (with the added bonus of getting your flow on, too!)
Try all these classes for free with a 14-day trial to Alo Moves.