How many days per week should a beginner ideally practice yoga?

I’m new to yoga and want to build a consistent routine. As a beginner, how many days per week should I ideally practice yoga to see real benefits?

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

I do a 30-minute yoga practice six times a week. But I've been doing yoga for about 40 years. Start out with every other day, for no more than 30 minutes. Then with time you can increase the frequency and length of your practice.