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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
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
4
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
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
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
7
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
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
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
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
Supine Spinal Twist

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

releases tension in the spine and lower back
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. 1Cat–Cow1 min
  2. 2Cow Face Pose1 min
  3. 3Warrior I1 min
  4. 4Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  5. 5Mountain Pose1 min
  6. 6Warrior II1 min
  7. 7Half Moon Pose1 min
  8. 8Crow Pose1 min
  9. 9Lizard Pose1 min
  10. 10Upward-Facing Dog1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Corpse Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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