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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
Woman performing Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) in a light-filled room at home
Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
3
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

improves posture and body awareness
4
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
Main Flow
5
Woman practising Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in a bright yoga studio
Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Downward Dog, bring your right knee toward your right wrist.

deeply opens the hips, groin, and outer thighs
6
Eagle Pose

Garudasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

stretches the shoulders and upper back deeply
7
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
8
Half Lord of the Fishes

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

deeply rotates the spine, improving mobility
9
Dancer's Pose

Natarajasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

improves balance and grace
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
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
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
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. 2Triangle Pose1 min
  3. 3Mountain Pose1 min
  4. 4Warrior II1 min
  5. 5Pigeon Pose1 min
  6. 6Eagle Pose1 min
  7. 7Crescent Lunge1 min
  8. 8Half Lord of the Fishes1 min
  9. 9Dancer's Pose1 min
  10. 10Shoulder Stand1-2 min
  11. 11Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  12. 12Seated Forward Fold1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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