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
Dandasana
1 min(5-8 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended straight in front of you.
strengthens the core and back musclesAnjaneyasana
45 sec(5 breaths)
From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.
stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back legUtkatasana
45 sec(5 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.
strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and anklesUttanasana
45 sec(5 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose.
deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower backSupta Matsyendrasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Lie on your back with both knees bent.
releases tension in the spine and lower back
Bhujangasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Lie on your belly with your legs extended, tops of your feet on the mat.
strengthens the spine and erector muscles
Virabhadrasana II
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Stand with feet about a metre apart.
strengthens and tones the legs and anklesMalasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.
opens the hips and groinBaddha Konasana
45 sec(5-8 breaths)
Sit on your mat with both legs extended.
opens the inner groins and hip flexorsPhalakasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.
strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisersAnanda Balasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie on your back.
opens the inner groins and hip flexors
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.
- 1Staff Pose1 min
- 2Crescent Lunge45 sec
- 3Chair Pose45 sec
- 4Standing Forward Fold45 sec
- 5Supine Spinal Twist45 sec
- 6Cobra Pose45 sec
- 7Warrior II45 sec
- 8Garland Pose45 sec
- 9Butterfly Pose45 sec
- 10Plank Pose1 min
- 11Happy Baby1 min
- 12Corpse Pose1 min
- 13Corpse Pose3 min
Poses Used in This Sequence
