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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
Staff Pose

Dandasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Sit on your mat with both legs extended straight in front of you.

strengthens the core and back muscles
Warm-Up
2
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
3
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
4
Woman performing Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) in a light-filled room at home
Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
Main Flow
5
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
6
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
7
Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Triangle Pose on the right side.

strengthens the ankles, legs, glutes, and spine
8
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
9
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
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
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
12
Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with legs extended, then bend both knees and stack the right knee over the left.

opens the outer hips and glutes deeply
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. 1Staff Pose1 min
  2. 2Seated Forward Fold1 min
  3. 3Cat–Cow1 min
  4. 4Triangle Pose1 min
  5. 5Warrior I1 min
  6. 6Camel Pose1 min
  7. 7Half Moon Pose1 min
  8. 8Plank Pose1 min
  9. 9Cobra Pose1 min
  10. 10Warrior III1-2 min
  11. 11Standing Forward Fold1-2 min
  12. 12Cow Face Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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