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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
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
Warm-Up
2
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
3
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
4
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8 breaths)

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

opens the hips and groin
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
Woman practising Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in a bright yoga studio
Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Downward Dog, bring your right knee toward your right wrist.

deeply opens the hips, groin, and outer thighs
7
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
8
Dancer's Pose

Natarajasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

improves balance and grace
9
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
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
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
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. 1Seated Forward Fold1 min
  2. 2Cat–Cow1 min
  3. 3Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  4. 4Garland Pose1 min
  5. 5Chair Pose1 min
  6. 6Pigeon Pose1 min
  7. 7Locust Pose1 min
  8. 8Dancer's Pose1 min
  9. 9Plank Pose1 min
  10. 10Dolphin Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Happy Baby1-2 min
  12. 12Cow Face Pose1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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