15-Minute Yoga for Flexibility
This 15-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
15 minutes
Poses
11 poses
Goal
Flexibility
The Flow
Marjaryasana–Bitilasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.
gently warms and mobilises the entire spineDandasana
1 min(8 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended straight in front of you.
strengthens the core and back musclesJanu Sirsasana
1 min(8 breaths)
Sit with both legs extended.
stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower backSupta Matsyendrasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie on your back with both knees bent.
releases tension in the spine and lower backUtkatasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.
strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and anklesMalasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.
opens the hips and groinBaddha Konasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended.
opens the inner groins and hip flexors
Trikonasana
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Stand with feet about a metre apart.
stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and anklesUttanasana
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose.
deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower backPaschimottanasana
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 11 poses in this sequence, in order.
- 1Cat–Cow1 min
- 2Staff Pose1 min
- 3Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
- 4Supine Spinal Twist1 min
- 5Chair Pose1 min
- 6Garland Pose1 min
- 7Butterfly Pose1 min
- 8Triangle Pose1-2 min
- 9Standing Forward Fold1-2 min
- 10Seated Forward Fold1-2 min
- 11Corpse Pose3 min
Poses Used in This Sequence
