20-Minute Yoga for Strength

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Tadasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

Trikonasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your left foot back about a metre.

Bakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

Sarvangasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back and draw your knees toward your chest.

Uttanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

Savasana

3 min

Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.