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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
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
Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart, right foot forward.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, hips, and it band
6
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
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
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
9
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
Peak
10
Women performing Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) in a yoga studio
Downward-Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

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

lengthens hamstrings, calves, and the entire back of the body
Cool-Down
11
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back on the mat.

calms the nervous system and promotes deep rest
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. 2Garland Pose1 min
  3. 3Standing Forward Fold1 min
  4. 4Crescent Lunge1 min
  5. 5Revolved Triangle1 min
  6. 6Warrior I1 min
  7. 7Half Moon Pose1 min
  8. 8Boat Pose1 min
  9. 9Lizard Pose1 min
  10. 10Downward-Facing Dog1-2 min
  11. 11Corpse Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Half Lord of the Fishes1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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