5 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Core

No matter what type of sport or physical activity you practice, having a strong core can make the difference between good or bad form. However, the importance of this part of our body goes beyond athletic performance or having rock hard abs.

Anatomically speaking, the core is more than the famous “six pack.” It is made up of muscles that weave through the spine, surround the rib cage and join with the pelvis. This complex system allows you to breathe, rotate your torso, flex and extend your spine, and stabilize your pelvis. Therefore, in order to have a gravity-defying core we need to exercise its entire circumference.

The following asanas will work different sections of your core. Begin with a few rounds of sun salutations and finish in Savasana.

• Start by holding the pose for 30 seconds and build up to two minutes.
• Maintain a line from your head to your tailbone – don’t let your glutes pop.

Challenge: Lift one leg at a time or do a forearm plank.

•  Focus on lifting your hips and engaging the core to find balance.

Challenge: If you feel strong, try straightening your top leg and grabbing your big toe.

In this brave new world of body positivity, a healthy core means more than having a flat stomach. Practicing these core strengthening asanas will build stability, increase your range of motion and improve your posture.

By Aimeé Durán Triujeque; All Rights Reserved @2022

By Aimeé Durán Triujeque; All Rights Reserved @2022