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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
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
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
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
Dancer's Pose

Natarajasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

improves balance and grace
6
Locust Pose

Salabhasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie face down with arms alongside your torso, palms facing up.

strengthens the muscles of the spine, glutes, and backs of the arms and legs
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
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
9
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
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
Woman resting in Child's Pose (Balasana) on a yoga mat, forehead to the floor
Child's Pose

Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.

gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
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. 1Cat–Cow1 min
  2. 2Garland Pose1 min
  3. 3Crescent Lunge1 min
  4. 4Cow Face Pose1 min
  5. 5Dancer's Pose1 min
  6. 6Locust Pose1 min
  7. 7Plank Pose1 min
  8. 8Lizard Pose1 min
  9. 9Revolved Chair Pose1 min
  10. 10Warrior III1-2 min
  11. 11Child's Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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