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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
Reclining Bound Angle

Supta Baddha Konasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the hips and inner groins passively
Warm-Up
2
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
3
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
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
Bow Pose

Dhanurasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with arms beside your torso.

opens the full front body: chest, abdomen, and hip flexors
6
Woman performing Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) on a yoga mat indoors
Bridge Pose

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart.

strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings
7
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
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
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
Peak
10
Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and entire back body
Cool-Down
11
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

strengthens the core and back muscles
12
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back on the mat.

calms the nervous system and promotes deep rest
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. 1Reclining Bound Angle1 min
  2. 2Chair Pose1 min
  3. 3Standing Forward Fold1 min
  4. 4Cow Face Pose1 min
  5. 5Bow Pose1 min
  6. 6Bridge Pose1 min
  7. 7Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Pigeon Pose1 min
  10. 10Warrior III1-2 min
  11. 11Staff Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Corpse Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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