How often should you practise yoga as a beginner?

One of the first questions new students ask is: how often should I practise? The honest answer — little and often beats long and rare. Here’s a simple guide.

Start with 2–3 times a week

For a complete beginner, two or three short sessions a week is plenty to build the habit and start feeling changes.

Short is fine

Even 15–20 minutes counts. A short, consistent practice teaches your body and mind far more than an occasional long one.

Listen to your body

Some days you’ll want to move; some days you’ll want to just breathe. Both are yoga. Rest is part of the practice, not a failure.

Consistency over intensity

This is the heart of it: a gentle practice you keep beats a hard one you quit. Build slowly and it becomes part of your life.

Practising with a teacher keeps you consistent — book your free trial.