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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
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
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
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
4
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
Main Flow
5
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
Camel Pose

Ustrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Kneel with knees hip-width apart, tops of feet flat on the mat.

deeply stretches the entire front of the body
Peak
10
Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Triangle Pose on the right side.

strengthens the ankles, legs, glutes, and spine
Cool-Down
11
Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart, right foot forward.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, hips, and it band
12
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

strengthens the core and back muscles
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. 1Happy Baby1 min
  2. 2Cow Face Pose1 min
  3. 3Garland Pose1 min
  4. 4Standing Forward Fold1 min
  5. 5Side Plank1 min
  6. 6Warrior I1 min
  7. 7Crow Pose1 min
  8. 8Warrior II1 min
  9. 9Camel Pose1 min
  10. 10Half Moon Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  12. 12Staff Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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