How many times a week should I practice Ashtanga Yoga?
Traditionally, Ashtanga Yoga is a daily discipline with full moon and new moon days taken as rest days. It is also recommended that women do not practice for the first 2-3 days of menstruation. I have found that the students who practice six times a week tend to be the ones who are happiest with their practice, make the most progress, and continue to improve. However, any amount of practice is better than none. Many students benefit from practicing twice a week or combining other physical activities, such as running or weight lifting with a little Ashtanga. My hope is that over time, the student will fall in love with the system and naturally adopt the traditional practice of six days per week.
