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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
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
3
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
4
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
Main Flow
5
Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart, right foot forward.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, hips, and it band
6
Boat Pose

Navasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the mat.

strengthens the deep core, hip flexors, and spine
7
Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and entire back body
8
Lizard Pose

Utthan Pristhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Downward Dog and step the right foot outside the right hand.

deeply opens the hip flexors and groin
9
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
Peak
10
Shoulder Stand

Sarvangasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back and draw your knees toward your chest.

stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
Cool-Down
11
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
12
Supported Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Supported)

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Place a bolster horizontally on your mat (or use two stacked blocks).

opens the chest, heart, and throat gently
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. 2Staff Pose1 min
  3. 3Cat–Cow1 min
  4. 4Crescent Lunge1 min
  5. 5Revolved Triangle1 min
  6. 6Boat Pose1 min
  7. 7Warrior III1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Side Plank1 min
  10. 10Shoulder Stand1-2 min
  11. 11Head-to-Knee Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Supported Fish Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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