10-Minute Yoga for Flexibility
This 10-minute yoga flow gently opens tight muscles, increases your range of motion, and leaves you feeling longer and more at ease in your body. Each pose builds on the last, creating progressive release rather than forcing depth.
Duration
10 minutes
Poses
9 poses
Goal
Flexibility
The Flow
Balasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.
gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
Trikonasana
1 min(8 breaths)
Stand with feet about a metre apart.
stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
Marjaryasana–Bitilasana
1 min(8 breaths)
Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.
gently warms and mobilises the entire spineBaddha Konasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended.
opens the inner groins and hip flexors
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart.
strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstringsUttanasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose.
deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower backViparita Karani
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Sit sideways next to a wall.
relieves tired, swollen legs and feetPaschimottanasana
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended in front of you.
stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
Savasana
3 min
Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.
promotes full recoveryQuick Reference
All 9 poses in this sequence, in order.
- 1Child's Pose1 min
- 2Triangle Pose1 min
- 3Cat–Cow1 min
- 4Butterfly Pose1 min
- 5Bridge Pose1 min
- 6Standing Forward Fold1 min
- 7Legs Up the Wall1-2 min
- 8Seated Forward Fold1-2 min
- 9Corpse Pose3 min
Poses Used in This Sequence
