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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
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
3
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
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
Revolved Chair Pose

Parivrtta Utkatasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Chair Pose with feet together.

strengthens the thighs and core simultaneously
6
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
7
Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Begin in Warrior I with your right leg forward.

strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and entire back body
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
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
Peak
10
Crow Pose

Bakasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Squat down and place your palms on the mat, shoulder-width apart.

strengthens the arms, wrists, and core
Cool-Down
11
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
12
Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose.

deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back
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. 2Crescent Lunge1 min
  3. 3Chair Pose1 min
  4. 4Garland Pose1 min
  5. 5Revolved Chair Pose1 min
  6. 6Mountain Pose1 min
  7. 7Warrior III1 min
  8. 8Boat Pose1 min
  9. 9Warrior II1 min
  10. 10Crow Pose1-2 min
  11. 11Cow Face Pose1-2 min
  12. 12Standing Forward Fold1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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