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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
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
3
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
4
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
Main Flow
5
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
6
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
7
Plank Pose

Phalakasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisers
8
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
9
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
Peak
10
Women performing Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) in a yoga studio
Downward-Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

lengthens hamstrings, calves, and the entire back of the body
Cool-Down
11
Supported Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Supported)

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Place a bolster horizontally on your mat (or use two stacked blocks).

opens the chest, heart, and throat gently
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. 1Cow Face Pose1 min
  2. 2Cat–Cow1 min
  3. 3Triangle Pose1 min
  4. 4Seated Forward Fold1 min
  5. 5Crow Pose1 min
  6. 6Lizard Pose1 min
  7. 7Plank Pose1 min
  8. 8Revolved Chair Pose1 min
  9. 9Pigeon Pose1 min
  10. 10Downward-Facing Dog1-2 min
  11. 11Supported Fish Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Staff Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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