How many repetitions for each yoga pose

One of the most common questions yogis ask when they see a yoga sequence they love is “how long should I hold each yoga pose for?” This is not a black and white answer!

There are many different factors that go into deciding how long you should hold each pose for, which we’ll cover here.

How long should you hold a yoga pose for? There is no set amount of time you need to hold a yoga pose.

However, yoga poses are typically  held anywhere from about a few seconds (1 -2 breaths) to upwards of 5 minutes depending on the type and focus of the yoga practice. 

There are many different ways to practice yoga.

It all depends on what works for you and because we are human, this can vary day to day. Some days you may want to have a quick yoga practice where you only hold a pose for a single breath and other days you may want to sit in one pose for 5 minutes  for a more restorative yoga flow. 

Quick Video for Beginners on How Long to Hold a Yoga Pose

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