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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
Supported Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Supported)

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Place a bolster horizontally on your mat (or use two stacked blocks).

opens the chest, heart, and throat gently
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
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
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
Dancer's Pose

Natarajasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

improves balance and grace
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
Peak
10
Crow Pose

Bakasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

strengthens the arms, wrists, and core
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
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
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. 1Supported Fish Pose1 min
  2. 2Cat–Cow1 min
  3. 3Cow Face Pose1 min
  4. 4Triangle Pose1 min
  5. 5Dancer's Pose1 min
  6. 6Pigeon Pose1 min
  7. 7Boat Pose1 min
  8. 8Crescent Lunge1 min
  9. 9Garland Pose1 min
  10. 10Crow Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Revolved Chair Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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