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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
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back on the mat.

calms the nervous system and promotes deep rest
Warm-Up
2
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
3
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
4
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
Main Flow
5
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
6
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
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
Side Plank

Vasisthasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Plank Pose.

strengthens the obliques, deep core, and lateral stabilisers
9
Bow Pose

Dhanurasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with arms beside your torso.

opens the full front body: chest, abdomen, and hip flexors
Peak
10
Boat Pose

Navasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the mat.

strengthens the deep core, hip flexors, and spine
Cool-Down
11
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
12
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
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. 1Corpse Pose1 min
  2. 2Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  3. 3Crescent Lunge1 min
  4. 4Garland Pose1 min
  5. 5Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  6. 6Pigeon Pose1 min
  7. 7Lizard Pose1 min
  8. 8Side Plank1 min
  9. 9Bow Pose1 min
  10. 10Boat Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Staff Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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