A Simple Yoga Sequence for Courage & Inner Strength

Inspired by the beloved quote from Brené Brown, this vinyasa yoga flow is designed for finding courage.

Namaste, sweet soul. Sierra here.

If you’ve ever felt like life was asking just a little too much of you, like your chest was tight and your spine was slumped under the weight of the world—this is your moment. This is your practice. Because sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is roll out your mat, take a deep breath, and meet yourself exactly where you are.

Today, I’m sharing a yoga sequence that has carried me through some of the most tender and transformative seasons of my life. I call it Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart—a phrase inspired by the brilliant Brené Brown. And while this yoga for courage sequence might look simple on the outside, it’s a powerful practice for cultivating both inner strength and emotional resilience.

What Is Yoga for Courage?

At its core, yoga for courage is about balance. It’s about learning how to be soft without collapsing, strong without hardening. It’s the posture of the warrior and the poet—equal parts grounded and heart-led.

In this practice, we’ll blend foundational vinyasa poses, gentle backbends, and intentional breathwork to help you:

• Strengthen your back and core (your support system)

• Open the front body (your emotional center)

• Access your wild, beautiful heart (your soul’s compass)

Courage doesn’t mean having no fear—it means choosing to move forward with heart despite it. With foundational vinyasa poses and backbends, this yoga class will help you open your heart and front body, strengthen your back muscles, and have a bit of fun! Enjoy your yoga for courage class, my darlings xx

Yoga for Courage & Inner Strength

45 min vinyasa yoga

props needed: block suggested

For my practice, I’m using my favorite sustainable yoga rug from Öko Living. These mats are ethically hand-loomed out of organic cotton and dyed with medicinal herbs. Plus, they come from a small women-owned business! If you’d like to grab your own yoga rug, use my code MYSTIC to save $10 on your order.