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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
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
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
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
Main Flow
5
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
6
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
7
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
8
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
9
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
Peak
10
Dolphin Pose

Ardha Pincha Mayurasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin on all fours and lower your forearms to the mat, elbows below shoulders.

strengthens the shoulders, arms, and core
Cool-Down
11
Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

deeply stretches the hamstrings, hips, and it band
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. 1Cow Face Pose1 min
  2. 2Cat–Cow1 min
  3. 3Mountain Pose1 min
  4. 4Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  5. 5Crow Pose1 min
  6. 6Garland Pose1 min
  7. 7Crescent Lunge1 min
  8. 8Camel Pose1 min
  9. 9Side Plank1 min
  10. 10Dolphin Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  12. 12Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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