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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
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
Warm-Up
2
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
3
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
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
Eagle Pose

Garudasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

stretches the shoulders and upper back deeply
6
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
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
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
Bow Pose

Dhanurasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with arms beside your torso.

opens the full front body: chest, abdomen, and hip flexors
Peak
10
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
Cool-Down
11
Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

opens the outer hips and glutes deeply
12
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
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. 1Happy Baby1 min
  2. 2Triangle Pose1 min
  3. 3Warrior I1 min
  4. 4Crescent Lunge1 min
  5. 5Eagle Pose1 min
  6. 6Chair Pose1 min
  7. 7Garland Pose1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Bow Pose1 min
  10. 10Mountain Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Cow Face Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Staff Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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