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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
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back on the mat.

calms the nervous system and promotes deep rest
Warm-Up
2
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
3
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
4
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
Main Flow
5
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
6
Locust Pose

Salabhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie face down with arms alongside your torso, palms facing up.

strengthens the muscles of the spine, glutes, and backs of the arms and legs
7
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
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
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
Peak
10
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
Cool-Down
11
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
12
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
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. 1Corpse Pose1 min
  2. 2Mountain Pose1 min
  3. 3Garland Pose1 min
  4. 4Staff Pose1 min
  5. 5Boat Pose1 min
  6. 6Locust Pose1 min
  7. 7Warrior I1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Revolved Triangle1 min
  10. 10Warrior II1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Cow Face Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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