20-Minute Yoga for Strength

Matsyasana (Supported)

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Paschimottanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Gomukhasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Utkatasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Adho Mukha Svanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

Savasana

3 min

Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.