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Social media–savvy yoga teachers already popular on Instagram are embracing a new outlet to give their followers a different kind of snapshot of their daily lives.
Social media app Snapchat (available through iPhone and Android) lets users take 10-second video clips and pictures to share for a 24-hour time period with their followers. These five yogis open up daily, snapping their personal lives through in-the-moment yoga inspiration, puppy cuddles, stunning beach views, and much more.
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Kino Macgregor (Snapchat: Kinoyoga)
Follow her for: Daily inspiration + affirmations
Kino MacGregor shares a daily #YogiAssignment with her followers on Snapchat and Periscope. She often takes a Sanskrit word or passage from the Yoga Sutra and elaborates on how a modern yogi can use those teachings in their everyday lives. MacGregor’s daily assignment is perfect if you’re looking for inspiration or an affirmation for your meditation. From happiness to sankalpa (intention) to matsarya (jealousy), MacGregor covers a wide range of philosophical topics yogis can use to work toward living a balanced life.
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Kerri Verna (Snapchat: Beachyogagirl)
Follow her for: Real-life advice
Kerri Verna and Kino Macgregor are best friends, so you’ll see them popping into each other’s snap stories. Because Verna teaches yoga on the Florida beaches, she’s always sharing beautiful coastal waves and sunrises. She is also great at giving life tips and advice to her followers. Verna often shares her insights about relationships and boundaries, loving your body and self, and other bits of wisdom—often from inside her personal sauna.
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Caitlin Turner (Snapchat: GypsetGoddess)
Follow her for: Looks at the luxe life
Caitlin Turner (aka GypsetGoddess on Instagram) often shares her whereabouts throughout the day. She might be snapping about her lavish spa day, her fancy dinner with friends, the elevator in her Ibiza vacation villa, or her relaxing day on a California beach. Go ahead and live vicariously.
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Kathryn Budig (Snapchat: KathrynBudig)
Follow her for: BFF vibes
Kathryn Budig loves to share funny snaps of her puggles, her healthy meals, and sweaty post-martial arts workout faces. Her down-to-earth personality and sense of humor makes it feel like your best friend is snapping at you instead.
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Rachel Brathen (Snapchat: RachelBrathen)
Follow her for: Yoga-informed entertainment
Rachel Brathen (aka YogaGirl on Instagram) is passionate about saving stray dogs at home in Aruba. If she’s not outside trying to pick up homeless pets to neuter, she’s at home snuggling with her own dog, Ringo the Gringo. Brathen also snaps her crazy travel adventures and nights out with friends and family—often as entertaining as a reality show!