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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
Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

opens the outer hips and glutes deeply
Warm-Up
2
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
3
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
4
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
Main Flow
5
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
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 balancing in Tree Pose (Vrksasana) surrounded by garden greenery
Tree Pose

Vrksasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together.

improves balance and proprioception
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
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with palms by the lower ribs, elbows close in.

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
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
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
12
Woman resting in Child's Pose (Balasana) on a yoga mat, forehead to the floor
Child's Pose

Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
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. 1Cow Face Pose1 min
  2. 2Garland Pose1 min
  3. 3Triangle Pose1 min
  4. 4Warrior I1 min
  5. 5Revolved Triangle1 min
  6. 6Locust Pose1 min
  7. 7Tree Pose1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  10. 10Crow Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Happy Baby1-2 min
  12. 12Child's Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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