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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
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
Warm-Up
2
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
3
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
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
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
6
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
7
Crow Pose

Bakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the arms, wrists, and core
8
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
9
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
Peak
10
Boat Pose

Navasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the mat.

strengthens the deep core, hip flexors, and spine
Cool-Down
11
Half Lord of the Fishes

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

deeply rotates the spine, improving mobility
12
Supported Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Supported)

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

opens the chest, heart, and throat gently
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. 1Cat–Cow1 min
  2. 2Cow Face Pose1 min
  3. 3Standing Forward Fold1 min
  4. 4Warrior I1 min
  5. 5Crescent Lunge1 min
  6. 6Side Plank1 min
  7. 7Crow Pose1 min
  8. 8Tree Pose1 min
  9. 9Revolved Chair Pose1 min
  10. 10Boat Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Half Lord of the Fishes1-2 min
  12. 12Supported Fish Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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