Who Decided Yoga Takes an Hour?

In this episode, I am joined by Firdose Moonda, journalist, yoga teacher & teacher trainer, for a conversation about something most of us never question: why a Yoga class is usually 60 minutes, where those time frames come from, and whether they are actually helping or limiting our practice. We talk about how studio schedules, teacher trainings, pricing structures & our own expectations have shaped the way we think about Yoga, and why the idea that a practice has to be 60 or 75 minutes long can sometimes stop us from practicing altogether. We also explore how flexibility, imperfection & consistency can make Yoga a much more useful tool in real life. Highlights include: ● Where the familiar 60 and 90-minute class formats come from, and how they became the norm. ● How the business model of studios & unlimited memberships influences the way we practice. ● Why waiting for the perfect uninterrupted hour can become a barrier to having a home practice. ● How both of us started with 20 to 30-minute practices, and why neither of us practices for 60 minutes every day. ● Why Yoga does not need a perfect room, perfect conditions or even an uninterrupted practice to be valuable. ● Why consistency is not about doing the same thing every day, but about doing something regularly. Firdose brings us a beautiful reminder that if we measure our practice at all, maybe we should measure it by how it changes the way we react to life rather than by the number of minutes spent on the mat. SHOW LINKS: ● Join the Yoga Life Lab with 7 days for free in June: Life Lab Membership ● Connect with Gwen on Instagram ● Connect with Firdose on Instagram If you are ready for our journey together & never want to miss an episode, subscribe & leave a review. Thanks for tuning in!