Strength for Yoga Video : Strong Glutes & Stable Shoulders

Develop responsive hip strength and dependable shoulder support in this focused strength practice.

This class centres on building capacity in the glutes and hip stabilisers, with the added benefit of refining upper body control. Through steady, well paced loading and carefully layered sequences, you strengthen the muscles that underpin balance, standing work and confident weight transfer, helping you move with greater ease and assurance from balancing in yoga to carrying groceries, navigating uneven ground or chasing the dog across the garden.

This low impact strength class for yoga focuses on glutes, hips and shoulder stability, helping build the kind of functional strength that supports both yoga practice and everyday movement.

We begin standing, gently releasing tension through the neck, shoulders and upper back so the body feels open and ready to work. From there we introduce resistance band work that builds shoulder mobility and scapular stability, helping the upper body support weight bearing both in yoga practice and in everyday tasks such as lifting and carrying.

The practice then moves to the mat for concentrated glute work designed to build endurance, control and pelvic stability. This work strengthens the muscles that stabilise the hips, support the spine and create a strong foundation for balanced, coordinated movement. The session closes with thoughtful stretching and a mini Savasana so the nervous system has time to absorb the work.

Quietly demanding and highly specific, this is a session that rewards attention to detail.

Best suited to those with some prior strength experience, the class invites you to increase repetition, refine control and, if you choose, gradually add load. It is particularly supportive for maintaining muscle mass and stimulating bone density, both essential for long term strength and healthy ageing.

It works beautifully as a foundation builder. A targeted practice you can return to regularly, gradually increasing your capacity and helping you become tangibly stronger, steadier and more capable in the movements that shape your life.