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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
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
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your left foot back about a metre.

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
Main Flow
5
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
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
Boat Pose

Navasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the deep core, hip flexors, and spine
8
Woman performing Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) on a yoga mat indoors
Bridge Pose

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart.

strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings
9
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
Peak
10
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
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
Half Lord of the Fishes

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

deeply rotates the spine, improving mobility
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. 2Cow Face Pose1 min
  3. 3Garland Pose1 min
  4. 4Warrior I1 min
  5. 5Chair Pose1 min
  6. 6Cobra Pose1 min
  7. 7Boat Pose1 min
  8. 8Bridge Pose1 min
  9. 9Tree Pose1 min
  10. 10Revolved Chair Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Staff Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Half Lord of the Fishes1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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