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15-Minute Yoga for Strength

This 15-minute sequence develops the functional strength that supports a safe, sustainable yoga practice. Expect your legs, core, and upper body to work together in poses that build stability and control.

Duration

15 minutes

Poses

11 poses

Goal

Strength

The Flow

Grounding
1
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
Warm-Up
2
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
3
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit on your mat with both legs extended straight in front of you.

strengthens the core and back muscles
Main Flow
4
Sphinx Pose

Salamba Bhujangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with legs extended, tops of feet on the mat.

gently stretches and strengthens the spine
5
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your left foot back about a metre.

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
6
Woman performing Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) on a yoga mat indoors
Bridge Pose

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 hamstrings
7
Butterfly Pose

Baddha Konasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit on your mat with both legs extended.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
Peak
8
Locust Pose

Salabhasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie face down with arms alongside your torso, palms facing up.

strengthens the muscles of the spine, glutes, and backs of the arms and legs
Cool-Down
9
Woman resting in Child's Pose (Balasana) on a yoga mat, forehead to the floor
Child's Pose

Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.

gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
10
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
Savasana
11
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

3 min

Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.

promotes full recovery

Quick Reference

All 11 poses in this sequence, in order.

  1. 1Cat–Cow1 min
  2. 2Mountain Pose1 min
  3. 3Staff Pose1 min
  4. 4Sphinx Pose1 min
  5. 5Warrior I1 min
  6. 6Bridge Pose1 min
  7. 7Butterfly Pose1 min
  8. 8Locust Pose1-2 min
  9. 9Child's Pose1-2 min
  10. 10Head-to-Knee Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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