Looking for an app to help you get back in shape without sacrificing your love of yoga?

Asana Rebel promises to combine the best of both worlds: yoga-inspired workouts with a punchy fitness twist. I tested it for you, and here's my take on it!

🧘♂️ What is Asana Rebel?

Launched in 2015, Asana Rebel is an app available on iOS and Android that offers over 100 workouts combining yoga, HIIT, cardio, and strength training. It's aimed at those who want to:

• Tone up and lose weight

• Improve their flexibility

• Reduce stress

• Adopt a healthier lifestyle

With more than 10 million users worldwide, it has attracted a large community.

✅ The strong points

• Variety of sessions : Whether you have 5 or 30 minutes, you will find a session that fits your schedule.

• Pleasant interface : Modern design, intuitive navigation, and the ability to track your progress.

• Additional content : Healthy recipes, wellness tips, and reminders to drink water or meditate.

• Personalization : The app offers recommendations based on your goals and preferences.

❌ Weak points

• Less focus on traditional yoga : If you're looking for a practice focused on asanas and breathing, you might be disappointed. The focus is on the fitness aspect.

• Paid Subscription : Full access requires a monthly or annual subscription. The free version is limited.

• Lack of detailed instructions : Some users complain about the lack of in-depth guidance on postures.

🎯 Who is this app for?

Asana Rebel is ideal if you:

• Want to incorporate yoga into a dynamic fitness routine

• Look for short and effective sessions

• Prefer a modern and motivating approach

On the other hand, if you're a yoga purist or just starting out and want detailed instructions, other apps like Yoga Studio or Glo might be a better fit for you.

🧘♀️ our verdict

After several weeks of testing Asana Rebel , I can tell you that this app is a real energy booster! If you're the type of person who wants to practice regularly, but your schedule resembles a game of Tetris, you'll love its super flexible format. Between two appointments, in the morning before work, or even in pajama mode in your living room: a 10-20 minute session is enough to feel the effects.

The big plus is the "no excuses" approach: no need for special equipment, just your mat and your motivation. And if you sometimes lack it, the app knows how to boost you with personalized reminders and daily challenges. The experience is super smooth and modern: the app is beautiful, the videos are clear, and the progress is visible, which is super rewarding.

However, be warned : if you're a fan of traditional yoga (with pranayama, deep meditation, and precise asana adjustments), you might find Asana Rebel a bit "fitness-y." Here, yoga is used as a foundation, but with the goal of getting toned, energized, and sculpted quickly, rather than diving into a spiritual dimension.

👉 In summary :

• If you're looking for a dynamic, modern, and motivating app for doing yoga and getting in shape: go for it!

• If your need is to practice a purist, gentle and meditative yoga , it might be better to choose another complementary app.

My personal tip : nothing prevents you from mixing Asana Rebel for your "energy/fitness" side and keeping hatha yoga or yin yoga sessions in parallel for your inner balance. The best of both worlds, right? 😉