Yoga Abs: How to Move from the Power of Your Core

The body’s core is a crucial central support system, constantly working to stabilize your spine and protect your internal organs. In this yoga download, Iyengar yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater discusses ways to modify your asana practice to build strength in the abdominal muscles—yet still allow for softness of the belly. In this interactive class Judith discusses a variety of topics and explains various core strengthening exercises. Topics include:

• How the main function of the abdominal muscles is to stabilize the ribs, pelvis and spine
• The concept of the "second brain", the intelligence of the belly
• Different effects of poses on male and female bodies
• Recommendations for core strengthening after pregnancy

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