Fitness
Heres what experts say.
Havinga regular practiceis better than nothing at all, she says.
If youre looking for a vigorousyoga workout,however, youd be better off with a longer session.
For those folks, 20 minutes is probably not enough, Ball tells Bustle.
Youll likely need 45 minutes to an hour to truly break a sweat.
What Does 20 Minutes Of Yoga Do?
These poses can stretch and strengthen various muscle groups, helping to improve overall physical function.
So its a win for your bodys mobility overall.
It can help toreduce stress and anxietyand promote a sense of well-being, says Harvey.
Its also an ideal way to give yourself some me time.
Over time, that builds confidence, self-worth, and self-trust.
It just might feel like you did an hour-long class, even though it was over in a flash.
Studies referenced:
Deepeshwar, S. (2018).
Effect of Yoga Based Lifestyle Intervention on Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Garcia, MG. (2021).
Impact of 10-Min Daily Yoga Exercises on Physical and Mental Discomfort of Home-Office Workers.
The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults.
Shohani, M. (2018).
The Effect of Yoga on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Women.
Int J Prev Med.