20-Minute Vinyasa Yoga for Full Body
A well-rounded 20-minute flow that moves through every major muscle group and joint. This sequence builds balanced strength and mobility without over-emphasising any single area.
Duration
20 minutes
Poses
13 poses
Goal
Full Body
The Flow
Matsyasana (Supported)
1 min(5-8 breaths)
Place a bolster horizontally on your mat (or use two stacked blocks).
opens the chest, heart, and throat gentlyUttanasana
45 sec(5 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose.
deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower backJanu Sirsasana
45 sec(5 breaths)
Sit with both legs extended.
stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
Virabhadrasana II
45 sec(5 breaths)
Stand with feet about a metre apart.
strengthens and tones the legs and anklesPhalakasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.
strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisersAnjaneyasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.
stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back legSupta Matsyendrasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Lie on your back with both knees bent.
releases tension in the spine and lower backSalamba Bhujangasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Lie on your belly with legs extended, tops of feet on the mat.
gently stretches and strengthens the spineSalabhasana
45 sec(5-8 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
Tadasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.
improves posture and body awarenessSupta Baddha Konasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie on your back.
opens the hips and inner groins passively
Savasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie on your back on the mat.
calms the nervous system and promotes deep restSavasana
3 min
Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.
promotes full recoveryQuick Reference
All 13 poses in this sequence, in order.
- 1Supported Fish Pose1 min
- 2Standing Forward Fold45 sec
- 3Head-to-Knee Pose45 sec
- 4Warrior II45 sec
- 5Plank Pose45 sec
- 6Crescent Lunge45 sec
- 7Supine Spinal Twist45 sec
- 8Sphinx Pose45 sec
- 9Locust Pose45 sec
- 10Mountain Pose1 min
- 11Reclining Bound Angle1 min
- 12Corpse Pose1 min
- 13Corpse Pose3 min
Poses Used in This Sequence
