Frequently Asked Questions

CheckMyPose is an AI-powered yoga coach that uses your device's camera to analyze your poses in real time. It compares your body alignment against ideal form and provides instant, personalized feedback to help you improve. Think of it as having a knowledgeable yoga instructor watching your practice through your screen.

No special equipment is needed. All you need is a device with a camera (laptop, desktop with webcam, tablet, or smartphone), enough space to practice yoga comfortably, and a yoga mat is recommended but optional. CheckMyPose works directly in your web browser with no downloads required.

Absolutely. CheckMyPose is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Each pose includes detailed step-by-step instructions with images, and the AI provides gentle, constructive feedback tailored to your current ability. You can start with foundational poses like Mountain Pose and progress at your own pace.

CheckMyPose currently supports 83 poses — Mountain Pose, Prayer Pose (Namaste), Tree Pose, Upward Salute, Raised Arms Pose (Hastauttanasana), Standing Forward Fold, Half Lift, Cobra Pose, Boat Pose, Half Lord of the Fishes, Plank, Four-Limbed Staff (Chaturanga), Upward-Facing Dog, Downward-Facing Dog, Equestrian Pose (Ashwa Sanchalanasana), Eight-Point Salute (Ashtanga Namaskara), and the Warrior series (Warrior I, II and III, Humble Warrior, Reverse Warrior and Extended Side Angle), 49 poses of the Ashtanga Primary Series (standing, seated and finishing sequences), and more from the wider pose library — Crow, Side Plank, Dolphin, Low and High Lunge, Staff, Cow Face, Sphinx, Legs-Up-the-Wall and headstand and forearm-stand preparations — and five guided flows: Classical Hatha Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation A, Sun Salutation B, the Warrior Flow and the Ashtanga Standing Sequence. We regularly add new poses, so the library is always growing.

Simply click "Start Practising Free" or choose a pose from the Pose Analyzer dropdown in the navigation. You will see a reference image of the correct pose. After a brief preview period, click "Start Validation" to activate your camera. The AI will begin analyzing your form immediately and provide real-time feedback on your alignment.

Our AI uses advanced computer vision and pose estimation technology to detect key body landmarks (joints, limbs, and angles) from your camera feed. It then compares your alignment against the ideal form for each pose, identifying areas where adjustments would improve your posture, balance, or alignment.

CheckMyPose provides visual and audio feedback in real time. On screen, you will see colored indicators highlighting areas that need correction: red dots mark misaligned joints, and orange dashed lines show connections between body parts that need adjustment. You will also hear spoken guidance for the most important correction to focus on, plus a numerical score reflecting your overall alignment.

Our pose detection is highly accurate for standard yoga poses when you are positioned 5-8 feet from the camera with your full body visible. Accuracy can be affected by loose clothing that obscures body lines, very low lighting, or having parts of your body outside the camera frame. For best results, wear fitted clothing and ensure good lighting.

No. Your live camera feed is processed in real time and never stored, recorded, or saved anywhere. Each video frame is sent over an encrypted connection to our server for pose analysis and immediately discarded after processing. We do not retain any images or video from your sessions — only anonymous pose measurements (body landmark coordinates and scores, no pictures) that help us improve the feedback. The only video we ever keep is one you choose to upload yourself with a review (see below). Your privacy is our top priority.

No one. Frames are transmitted securely to our AI processing server, analysed automatically and discarded. There are no live viewers, no recordings are made, and no other users can access your feed. The connection between your browser and our server is encrypted.

While CheckMyPose provides alignment feedback, it is not a substitute for medical advice. Each pose includes safety precautions and a "Check First" list in the info panel. If you have injuries, chronic conditions, or are pregnant, please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program. Always listen to your body and stop if you feel pain.

CheckMyPose collects minimal data. We do not store camera footage or images from your sessions. Basic usage analytics (such as which poses you practice and session duration) may be collected to improve the service. If you write a review, we keep it (and your first name, if you give one). We never sell or share personal data with third parties. You can use the pose analyzer without creating an account.

It is stored privately on our own server and seen only by the CheckMyPose team. To send a video you tick “You may show this video” yourself; it is shown on our Reviews page only after we have approved it. Prefer not to share it? Send your review without a video. Before it is shown we remove any hidden data in the file (including phone location) and make a smaller copy; the sound is kept. The original file is deleted two days after the video is shown. We keep the smaller copy until you ask us to remove it: email contact@checkmypose.com with the name and date of your review, and we will delete it. See our Terms.

CheckMyPose works best on modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. It supports desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. For the best experience, we recommend using Chrome on a device with a front-facing camera. Your browser must support webcam access (WebRTC) and JavaScript.

If your camera is not activating, check the following: ensure you have granted camera permission when your browser prompted you; make sure no other application is using the camera; try refreshing the page; check that your browser is up to date. On mobile, ensure the browser has camera access in your device settings. If issues persist, try a different browser.

A stable internet connection is required since pose analysis is performed on our server. A standard broadband connection (5 Mbps or higher) is sufficient for smooth real-time feedback. If you experience lag or delayed feedback, it may be due to a slow connection. CheckMyPose compresses camera frames to minimize bandwidth usage and ensure responsiveness.