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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
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
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
4
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
Main Flow
5
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
6
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

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

Navasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the deep core, hip flexors, and spine
8
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
9
Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Triangle Pose on the right side.

strengthens the ankles, legs, glutes, and spine
Peak
10
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
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. 1Supported Fish Pose1 min
  2. 2Cow Face Pose1 min
  3. 3Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  4. 4Cat–Cow1 min
  5. 5Mountain Pose1 min
  6. 6Side Plank1 min
  7. 7Boat Pose1 min
  8. 8Crow Pose1 min
  9. 9Half Moon Pose1 min
  10. 10Upward-Facing Dog1-2 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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