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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
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
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
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
Main Flow
5
Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and entire back body
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
Plank Pose

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisers
8
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
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
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
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. 2Seated Forward Fold1 min
  3. 3Warrior II1 min
  4. 4Chair Pose1 min
  5. 5Warrior III1 min
  6. 6Locust Pose1 min
  7. 7Plank Pose1 min
  8. 8Side Plank1 min
  9. 9Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  10. 10Crow Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Head-to-Knee Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Child's Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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