Yoga is increasingly becoming a quintessential part of our lives. More and more people have started accepting it as the much needed ‘Art of life’ which brings several positive changes in our lives. Yoga doesn’t just impact us physically but also has a positive impact on our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Though people have accepted yoga as a significant part of their lives, one of the pertinent questions is how much time should be invested daily in practising yoga.

When it comes to yoga practice, you can’t generalise, it’s a subjective approach. No one can tell you how much time you should invest in your yoga practice. A lot of it depends on the purpose of yoga and the type of yoga you follow. If you are a beginner and your aim is only to keep healthy, even 20 to 30 minutes of yoga is sufficient while if your aim is to lose weight or meditate, you may need more time for performing various poses. There is no right and wrong, and it is up to you to decide.

If you join a yoga class, the sessions can last somewhere from 30 to 60 minutes based on the type of classes you join. If you are looking for a basic yoga practice that can be accomplished in 25 to 30 minutes, here’s a look at the simple yet effective yoga poses:

Standing side bend

One of the easiest poses, it helps in lengthening the spine and loosening a tight back. You can hold the pose for 10 seconds and repeat it for 4-5 times. The side bends should be done on both the sides.

Cobra

 

The pose helps in opening up your chest and front of the shoulders which enables you to have a better posture. You can hold the pose for 10 seconds and repeat it 5 times.

Crescent Lunge

The pose helps in opening up the tight hip flexors and lengthens the spinal column. You should hold the pose of 30 seconds and switch sides repeating it for 6-7 times.

Downward dog

The downward dog pose is helpful in stretching the backside of the body. You should hold the pose for 10-12 seconds and repeat it for 5-6 times.

Savasana

Savasana is a pose that should be performed at the end of the yoga session as it helps in relaxing the body. You can lay down in Savasana for 5 to 10 minutes.

Apart from these poses, you can also include windshield wiper, Cow pose, Happy baby, Pigeon pose, Yogi squat, and cat pose in your daily yoga practice.