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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
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the core and back muscles
Warm-Up
2
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
3
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
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
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
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
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.

opens the hips and groin
8
Plank Pose

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.

strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisers
9
Woman practising Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in a bright yoga studio
Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Downward Dog, bring your right knee toward your right wrist.

deeply opens the hips, groin, and outer thighs
Peak
10
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
Cool-Down
11
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back on the mat.

calms the nervous system and promotes deep rest
12
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
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. 1Staff Pose1 min
  2. 2Cat–Cow1 min
  3. 3Crescent Lunge1 min
  4. 4Triangle Pose1 min
  5. 5Camel Pose1 min
  6. 6Boat Pose1 min
  7. 7Garland Pose1 min
  8. 8Plank Pose1 min
  9. 9Pigeon Pose1 min
  10. 10Revolved Chair Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Corpse Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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