YogaConnect
A free directory of US yoga studios, independent teachers and classes, with guided search, sequences and a pose library.
Limitation: Coverage is deepest in major US cities and still growing elsewhere.
Where to find a yoga class, compared
Seven of the places people look for yoga in the US, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and where it falls short. Every claim links to the source it came from.
| Platform | What it costs you | Independent teachers | Online classes | Cost to studios |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YogaConnectThis site | Free to browse and book — you pay the studio or teacher directly. | Free to list and claim, with no per-booking commission. | ||
| ClassPass | Monthly credit plans from about $19/mo (8 credits) up to $299/mo (150 credits); a class typically costs multiple credits depending on demand/time (as of 2026, per classpass.com/plans). | No upfront fee to join, but studios/instructors are paid a negotiated per-reservation rate (often below their normal drop-in price) rather than a flat commission, under ClassPass's 'SmartRate' revenue system. | ||
| Mindbody (consumer app) | The Mindbody consumer app itself is free to download and browse; users pay each studio's own class/drop-in price directly (no separate Mindbody subscription fee for consumers). | Studios pay Mindbody software subscription fees starting around $79-$99+/month per location (higher tiers $259-$700+/month) to run their business and appear in the consumer app; this is a software fee, not a per-booking commission. | ||
| Yelp | Free for consumers to browse and search. | Basic business listings are free; Yelp offers optional paid advertising ('Yelp Ads') to boost visibility, but there is no per-booking commission since Yelp doesn't typically process class bookings itself. | ||
| Google Maps / Business Profiles | Free for consumers to search and use. | Creating and maintaining a Google Business Profile is free; studios can optionally pay for Google Ads (Local Services/Search Ads) for extra visibility, but there is no commission on class bookings. | ||
| Alo Moves | Recently relaunched as free for all users (Alo Wellness Club) after previously charging roughly $12.99-$20/month or ~$99-$200/year for Alo Moves subscriptions (as of 2026, per subger.com and athletechnews.com). | Not applicable to independent studios; Alo Moves works with a closed roster of contracted/sponsored instructors rather than open studio or teacher listings. | ||
| Glo | $30/month or $245/year direct via glo.com (slightly different at $29.99/mo or $75/quarter via app-store billing), as of 2026. | Not applicable; Glo contracts directly with a fixed group of teachers rather than offering open listings to independent studios or instructors. | ||
| Meetup | Free for attendees to browse and join groups/RSVP; some events may include an optional per-event fee set by the organizer. | Organizers (which can include independent teachers) pay a subscription to run a group, roughly $29.99/month Standard up to $55/month Pro as of 2026, rather than a per-attendee commission. |
What each one is good for
ClassPass
A subscription marketplace app that sells credit-based access to fitness, yoga, and wellness classes at partner studios and gyms in 2,500+ cities. Consumers spend monthly credits to book individual classes at various participating businesses.
Limitation: It only surfaces classes from studios/businesses that have signed a ClassPass partner agreement, so independent teachers and many small studios (and free community classes) are excluded.
SourceMindbody (consumer app)
A consumer discovery and booking app tied to the Mindbody studio-management software; it lets users search, book, and pay for classes at studios that run their backend scheduling on Mindbody.
Limitation: Only shows businesses that subscribe to Mindbody's studio software, so it misses independent teachers, informal classes, and studios using other booking systems.
SourceYelp
A general local-business review and directory app where consumers can search for and read reviews of yoga studios (and other businesses) and see contact info, photos, and sometimes booking links.
Limitation: Yelp is organized around business reviews rather than class schedules, so it rarely shows real-time class times, individual teachers, or online/virtual class options.
SourceGoogle Maps / Business Profiles
Google's local search and maps product that displays business listings (Business Profiles) including yoga studios, with reviews, hours, photos, and sometimes direct links to book classes via integrated partners.
Limitation: It's built for finding a physical business/location rather than a specific class, teacher, style, or time, so browsing and comparing actual class schedules is cumbersome and online classes aren't well represented.
SourceAlo Moves
An on-demand streaming video app from the athleisure brand Alo Yoga, offering thousands of pre-recorded yoga, pilates, meditation, and fitness classes led by a curated roster of instructors.
Limitation: It only offers pre-recorded video classes from its own curated instructor roster, not live local classes, real studios, or independent teachers in a user's area.
SourceGlo
A subscription streaming platform focused on yoga, Pilates, meditation, and strength classes taught on video by a roster of about 60 professional teachers, with over 12,000 on-demand classes.
Limitation: It is purely on-demand/streaming with a closed set of contracted teachers, so it can't help someone find an in-person local class or a specific independent teacher in their area.
SourceMeetup
A general-purpose community platform where organizers create interest-based groups and events, including free or low-cost yoga meetups, informal outdoor classes, and community practice sessions.
Limitation: Listings are organizer-driven and inconsistent in quality/schedule, so it's unreliable for finding a specific, vetted, recurring yoga class compared to dedicated studio/booking platforms.
SourceCommon questions
- Is YogaConnect cheaper than ClassPass?
- YogaConnect is free to browse and free to book — you pay the studio or teacher their own price. ClassPass charges a monthly credit subscription on top of the class, and studios are paid a reduced rate per booking.
- Why can't I find independent yoga teachers on most apps?
- ClassPass and Mindbody only list businesses that have signed up as partners or pay for their studio software, so solo teachers rarely appear. YogaConnect lists independent teachers alongside studios.
- Does YogaConnect charge studios a commission?
- No. A studio or teacher can claim their listing and take bookings without paying a per-booking commission.
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