Repetition - the holy word of Ashtanga

If I counted right the primary series has up to 56 Chaturangas, 56 Adho mukhas, 56 Urdhva mukhas. In terms of Vinyasas, we are talking about approx. 36.

I am concerned about all those repetitive movements that can lead to repetitive microtraumas, those little motions done over and over that might end up wearing out joints, ligaments, etc. Particularly if they are done in “autopilot” instead of thoroughly and with full awareness.

Maybe “just” keeping the synchronization between breath and movement in order to fully oxygenate tissues is enough to avoid injuries.

Or maybe introducing some variations, like for example doing part of the chaturangas keeping arms a little wider, or elbows not so close to the chest, or not going too low and not letting the torso go too close to the floor. Reducing the intensity of upper back extension and of hyper-extension in the lower back in some of the Urdhva Mukhas. Easing hamstrings a bit in some Adho Mukhas. Or whatever similar modifications.

Don’t know. Just thinking… Would that be advisable or am I talking nonsense?