20-Minute Yoga for Strength

Gomukhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Paschimottanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Ustrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Kneel with knees hip-width apart, tops of feet flat on the mat.

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Garudasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

Virabhadrasana III

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

Tadasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.

Savasana

3 min

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