7-Minute Yoga Strength Flow
A stronger standing flow: sun salutations, chair, warriors and core work. Expect to sweat.
- Time
- 7 min
- Poses
- 14
- Level
- Intermediate
Stop if something hurts, and check with a doctor before starting if you have a health condition, are pregnant or are recovering from an injury. Move within a comfortable range. Terms
The sequence
- 13 rounds
- 25 breaths
- 3Warrior Ileft side5 breaths
- 4Warrior Iright side5 breaths
- 5Warrior IIleft side5 breaths
- 6Warrior IIright side5 breaths
- 7Extended Side Angleleft side5 breaths
- 8Extended Side Angleright side5 breaths
- 93 breaths
- 10Side Plankleft side4 breaths
- 11Side Plankright side4 breaths
- 125 breaths
- 135 breaths
- 148 breaths
Why this flow works
Yoga builds real strength when you hold demanding positions. Chair pose and the warriors load the legs isometrically, chaturanga and plank work the chest and triceps, and boat pose and side plank finish the core, all with no equipment.