# Adriene Mishler

> Adriene Mishler is the Austin, Texas-based yoga instructor, actress, and entrepreneur behind Yoga With Adriene, the largest yoga channel on YouTube with over 13.4 million subscribers and 1.7 billion views. Since launching the channel in 2012 with business partner Chris Sharpe, she has democratized yoga through her philosophy of 'Find What Feels Good,' building a global community around accessible, authentic practice. In 2015 she co-founded the FWFG subscription platform, and in 2026 launched Veta, her own yoga gear brand.

- **Role:** Founder & Host at Yoga With Adriene / Find What Feels Good
- **Organizations:** Yoga With Adriene, Find What Feels Good (FWFG), Veta
- **From:** Austin, Texas, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** GED, David Crockett High School, Drama and Dance (studied), University of Texas at Austin, Yoga Course, Kundalini Yoga Training, 200-hour certification, Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Actor training, SITI Company, New York
- **Known for:** Built the largest yoga channel on YouTube with 13.4+ million subscribers, Accumulated over 1.7 billion total views on YouTube, Most searched workout on Google in 2015

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Born September 29 in Austin, Texas, to a family of actors and artists
- **early 2000s** — Left high school early, earned GED; studied drama and dance at University of Texas at Austin
- **~2002** — Took Kundalini Yoga course at age 18, sparking lifelong passion for yoga
- **~2003** — Completed 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training; began teaching yoga to adults and children
- **mid-2000s** — Pursued professional acting career; trained at SITI Company in New York; appeared in indie films
- **2009-2012** — Voice acting work including DC Universe Online characters: Lois Lane, Supergirl, Powergirl, and Raven
- **2012** — Met filmmaker Chris Sharpe on an independent horror movie set; launched Yoga With Adriene on YouTube (August 30, 2012)
- **2014** — Adopted Benji, a Blue Heeler mix, who became a beloved fixture in her yoga videos
- **2015** — Yoga With Adriene became the most searched workout on Google; co-founded Find What Feels Good (FWFG) subscription platform
- **2016** — Won Streamy Award in Health and Wellness category
- **2020** — Channel surged during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns as millions turned to home yoga
- **2022** — Announced engagement to business partner Chris Sharpe
- **2025** — Channel surpasses 13.4 million subscribers; 2025 January series featured 7-day challenge
- **2026** — Launched 'Return' series in January with new weekend format; launched Veta yoga gear brand in May 2026

## Achievements

- Built the largest yoga channel on YouTube with 13.4+ million subscribers
- Accumulated over 1.7 billion total views on YouTube
- Most searched workout on Google in 2015
- Won Streamy Award for Health and Wellness (2016)
- Co-founded Find What Feels Good (FWFG) subscription platform in 2015 with 700+ videos
- Ranked among top 500 most-subscribed YouTube channels globally
- Produced 800+ yoga videos available free on YouTube
- Annual January 30-day challenges draw millions of global participants
- Launched Veta yoga gear brand in May 2026
- Appeared in films by acclaimed directors Richard Linklater and David Gordon Green
- Voice actress for DC Universe Online (Lois Lane, Supergirl, Powergirl, Raven)

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Launched Veta, her own yoga gear and apparel brand
- **2026-01** — Launched 'Return' series - new format with 4 weekend videos and a live class, departing from the traditional 30-day daily challenge
- **2025-01** — January 2025 series featured a 7-day challenge focusing on mental and physical wellbeing
- **2025-01** — Channel reached 13.4+ million subscribers and 1.7 billion total views

## Links

- Website: https://yogawithadriene.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/adrienelouise
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adrienelouise
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienelouise/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogawithadriene

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Last updated: 2026-06-01