When is the best time of the day to do yoga?

About This Class

In this short Q&A lecture, Bryan Kest addresses the common question of when the best time of day is to practice yoga. Rather than prescribing a single answer, he explains that the ideal time is highly individual, as everyone has a different constitution and their body responds differently throughout the day. He describes the distinct advantages of each time window: mornings tend to offer a sharp mind and energetic body, allowing practitioners to enjoy the benefits of practice throughout the day; afternoons bring a warmer, more supple body, which may feel easier for those who are particularly tight; and evenings offer a mellower, restorative quality that can help dissolve the tensions of the day and prepare the mind and body for restful sleep. Bryan closes with a practical tip on meal timing, recommending at least two to three hours between a heavy meal and practice, and about half an hour after eating fruit, so that energy is available for the practice rather than directed toward digestion.