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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
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
3
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
4
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
Main Flow
5
Woman balancing in Tree Pose (Vrksasana) surrounded by garden greenery
Tree Pose

Vrksasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together.

improves balance and proprioception
6
Two women performing Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) on a wooden platform outdoors
Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with your legs extended, tops of your feet on the mat.

strengthens the spine and erector muscles
7
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
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
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with palms by the lower ribs, elbows close in.

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
Peak
10
Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and entire back body
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
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
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. 2Warrior II1 min
  3. 3Seated Forward Fold1 min
  4. 4Cow Face Pose1 min
  5. 5Tree Pose1 min
  6. 6Cobra Pose1 min
  7. 7Pigeon Pose1 min
  8. 8Garland Pose1 min
  9. 9Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  10. 10Warrior III1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Revolved Chair Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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