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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
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

strengthens the core and back muscles
3
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
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
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
6
Woman performing Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) in a light-filled room at home
Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
7
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
8
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.

opens the hips and groin
9
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
Peak
10
Shoulder Stand

Sarvangasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
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
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
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. 2Staff Pose1 min
  3. 3Cat–Cow1 min
  4. 4Chair Pose1 min
  5. 5Bridge Pose1 min
  6. 6Triangle Pose1 min
  7. 7Lizard Pose1 min
  8. 8Garland Pose1 min
  9. 9Warrior I1 min
  10. 10Shoulder Stand1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Standing Forward Fold1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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