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

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
Warm-Up
2
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
3
Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the outer hips and glutes deeply
4
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
Main Flow
5
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
6
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
7
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
8
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
9
Crow Pose

Bakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Squat down and place your palms on the mat, shoulder-width apart.

strengthens the arms, wrists, and core
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
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

strengthens the core and back muscles
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. 1Cat–Cow1 min
  2. 2Standing Forward Fold1 min
  3. 3Cow Face Pose1 min
  4. 4Garland Pose1 min
  5. 5Pigeon Pose1 min
  6. 6Warrior I1 min
  7. 7Lizard Pose1 min
  8. 8Boat Pose1 min
  9. 9Crow Pose1 min
  10. 10Revolved Chair Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Staff Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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