6 Best Yoga Poses for a Stronger Core!!

Building a stronger core helps you maintain a strong foundation. Besides looking good there are some amazing benefits that you will get to experience over time.

Although some of these postures appear to be simple, the provide a good challenge that help you build up the strength you need without doing crunches.

Over the years of my yoga journey, I fell in love with some key poses that helps strengthen the core muscles. Having a strong core is important for your yoga practice.

Some benefits include:

• Great posture

• Stronger foundation

• Improve Posture

• Increase concentration

• Contributes to feeling and looking good (my favorite)

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"Health is not a commodity to be bargained for. It has to be earned through sweat! " -B.K.S. Iyengar

Note: If this is new for you, Please consult with your doctor before performing any exercises.

Here are Six of my favorites yoga Poses (Check out the mini-flow at the end)

1. Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana/ High Plank

(This can be modified with adding a slight bend to the knees or resting the knee on the mat.)

2. Makara Dandasana/Low Plank pose/ Dolphin plank

(This can be modified with adding a slight bend to the knees or resting the knee on the mat.)

3. Vasisthasana/Side Plank pose

(This can be modified with adding a slight bend to the knees or resting the knee on the mat.)

(This can be modified with adding a slight bend to the knees or resting the knee on the mat.)

5. Kick outs

Inhale : Supported Boat (resting your hands or finger tips at your sides)

Exhale: Jathara Sana/ Abdominal Lift Pose (extend your legs squeezing your thighs together.)

6. Parsva Navasana/ Revolved boat

Clasp hands together touching the ground as your rotate

Now it is your time to give these a try! Challenge yourself!

• Hold each posture for a minimum of 30 seconds up to 90 seconds for 2-3 rounds.

• Drink lots of water!

• Remember Breathe ( Don't hold your breath)

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About the Author:

Kenya Marsh is the founder of SimplyFitandCurvyYoga (SFCY), Course Creator for Elevated Yogi Academy, and Host of "From My Mat to Yours Podcast." As a wife, stay-at-home mom of two, and yoga teacher. Kenya knows how challenging and beneficial a steady yoga practice can be. She understands it can be hard to start a new yoga journey alone. She created this website, along with courses, books, and more materials to help provide support to help busy yogis elevate their yoga practice.