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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
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
3
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
4
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
Main Flow
5
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
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
Woman performing Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) in a light-filled room at home
Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
8
Fire Log Pose

Agnistambhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit on your mat with legs extended.

deeply stretches the outer hips and glutes
9
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
Peak
10
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
Cool-Down
11
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
12
Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart, right foot forward.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, hips, and it band
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. 2Warrior I1 min
  3. 3Warrior II1 min
  4. 4Cow Face Pose1 min
  5. 5Garland Pose1 min
  6. 6Pigeon Pose1 min
  7. 7Triangle Pose1 min
  8. 8Fire Log Pose1 min
  9. 9Locust Pose1 min
  10. 10Side Plank1-2 min
  11. 11Happy Baby1-2 min
  12. 12Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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