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One of the most common reasons people skip yoga is time. Between work, family, and everything else life throws at us, the idea of carving out a full hour can feel impossible. But here’s the good news: yoga doesn’t have to be long to be effective. This week’s YogaDownload theme, No Excuses Yoga, is all about letting go of the myth that you need 60 minutes on your mat to reap the benefits. Short, focused classes can be just as powerful—and in many ways, they’re the secret to building a consistent practice that actually sticks. Consistency is the true game-changer in yoga. It’s better to show up for 10 or 20 minutes several times a week than to hold out for that “perfect” 60-minute session that never quite happens.