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Building to a 30-Second Hold

Many SEGA competition poses require a 30-second hold. Trying for 30 seconds on day one usually ends in shaking and a lost shape. Building up in steps of about 10 seconds gets you there faster.

5 minutesIntermediateAthletes & Competition
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How to do it

  1. Pick one pose you want to hold longer — for example Tree or Warrior II.
  2. Week 1: hold for 10 seconds, rest for 10, repeat 3 times.
  3. Week 2: hold for 15 to 20 seconds, 3 times.
  4. Week 3: hold for 25 to 30 seconds, twice.
  5. Keep the breath slow; end the hold when the breath turns ragged or the shape changes.
  6. Record your holds so you can see your progress.
Who this is forCompetition athletes and anyone preparing for a yoga assessment.
Take careShape first, time second. Shaking legs are normal; pain is not.
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Wellness, not medical advice

These tips are for general wellness and education only. They are not a medical diagnosis, treatment or prescription, and they do not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you have a medical condition or an injury, are pregnant, or take medication, please check with your doctor before starting a new practice — and stop anything that causes pain.

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