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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
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
4
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
Main Flow
5
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
6
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
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
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
Camel Pose

Ustrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Kneel with knees hip-width apart, tops of feet flat on the mat.

deeply stretches the entire front of the body
Peak
10
Dolphin Pose

Ardha Pincha Mayurasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Begin on all fours and lower your forearms to the mat, elbows below shoulders.

strengthens the shoulders, arms, and core
Cool-Down
11
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
12
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
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. 3Standing Forward Fold1 min
  4. 4Crescent Lunge1 min
  5. 5Locust Pose1 min
  6. 6Boat Pose1 min
  7. 7Lizard Pose1 min
  8. 8Bridge Pose1 min
  9. 9Camel Pose1 min
  10. 10Dolphin Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Revolved Triangle1-2 min
  12. 12Happy Baby1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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