The short answer – for you time-pressed folk – is yes. If shorter yoga sessions mean we're more likely to do them and, crucially, keep doing them!

You can practice at home by yourself. But it's smart to spend the first 2-3 years learning in-person before moving in that direction. An alternative that is almost as good: Start with a well-designed online yoga course, then practice with that same teacher via online classes before going it alone.

Starting a home yoga practice has many advantages over a class setting, including convenience, flexibility, cost, privacy, and freedom from judgment. It's also a great way to build strength, balance, and coordination.

Hatha is one of the foundational forms of yoga and considered the most basic version by many teachers. It's beginner-friendly because it's the most general type of yoga, according to Lisa Blum, a doctor of physical therapy, certified yoga teacher and physical therapist at Shift Wellness in New York City.