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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
Woman resting in Child's Pose (Balasana) on a yoga mat, forehead to the floor
Child's Pose

Balasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

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

gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
Warm-Up
2
Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

stretches the hamstrings, groin, and lower back
3
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
4
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
Main Flow
5
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
6
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
7
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
8
Bow Pose

Dhanurasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with arms beside your torso.

opens the full front body: chest, abdomen, and hip flexors
9
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
Peak
10
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your belly with palms by the lower ribs, elbows close in.

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
Cool-Down
11
Supine Spinal Twist

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

releases tension in the spine and lower back
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. 1Child's Pose1 min
  2. 2Head-to-Knee Pose1 min
  3. 3Warrior I1 min
  4. 4Cat–Cow1 min
  5. 5Bridge Pose1 min
  6. 6Crescent Lunge1 min
  7. 7Mountain Pose1 min
  8. 8Bow Pose1 min
  9. 9Boat Pose1 min
  10. 10Upward-Facing Dog1-2 min
  11. 11Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  12. 12Happy Baby1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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