Well, Most yoga poses are held for 15–60 seconds but it clearly depends on yoga pose you're doing. Naturally, some yoga poses demands to perform longer for it's effects to feel and some poses works fine with just few seconds as well. It also depends on your experience level, strength & flexibility.

How long beginners vs advanced users should hold yoga poses? 

As a general rule, the recommended time for a beginner level yoga practitioner is 10 - 30 seconds (1-3 breaths ). On the other hand for an intermediate yoga practitioner, 30 - 60 seconds ( 3-5 breaths ) are the recommended time. Advanced level extend that time even more to 1–3 minutes or more (5–10+ breaths). 

For beginners: 

• Start with shorter holds to avoid fatigue and injury
• Pay attention to form, breathing & stability
• Rest between your poses as it helps to stay energized for a beginner
• Use props (blocks, straps, wall) for support

For Advanced Yogi's: 

• Longer hold times improve muscle endurance, mental focus, and deep flexibility
• Advanced practitioners can explore static holds + breathwork
• Some styles like Yin Yoga hold poses for 3–5 minutes to target deeper tissues
• Always listen to your body — pain ≠ progress