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20-Minute Yoga for Strength

This 20-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

20 minutes

Poses

13 poses

Goal

Strength

The Flow

Grounding
1
Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit with legs extended, then bend both knees and stack the right knee over the left.

opens the outer hips and glutes deeply
Warm-Up
2
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
3
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
4
Woman performing Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) in a light-filled room at home
Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
Main Flow
5
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with palms by the lower ribs, elbows close in.

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
6
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
7
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
8
Two women performing Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) on a wooden platform outdoors
Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the spine and erector muscles
9
Camel Pose

Ustrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Kneel with knees hip-width apart, tops of feet flat on the mat.

deeply stretches the entire front of the body
Peak
10
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
Cool-Down
11
Supine Spinal Twist

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

releases tension in the spine and lower back
12
Half Lord of the Fishes

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

deeply rotates the spine, improving mobility
Savasana
13
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 13 poses in this sequence, in order.

  1. 1Cow Face Pose1 min
  2. 2Warrior I1 min
  3. 3Mountain Pose1 min
  4. 4Triangle Pose1 min
  5. 5Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  6. 6Crescent Lunge1 min
  7. 7Bridge Pose1 min
  8. 8Cobra Pose1 min
  9. 9Camel Pose1 min
  10. 10Side Plank1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Half Lord of the Fishes1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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