Course Description

Yoga Core classes focus on building core strength as well as overall toning. Students flow through a series of poses with interval rests in between each series.

The core is made up of many muscles - rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, erector spinae, and the internal and external obliques. Having a strong core is invaluable and can be beneficial in many ways. Building core strength can result in better balance, better posture, and even alleviate back pain. While it strengthens the body, students are required to achieve calmness within their minds because mental power and focus is necessary to keep up with the routine.

Some yoga poses that require the engagement of the core muscles include Navasana ('Boat Pose'), Ukatasana ('Chair Pose'), Tolasana ('Scale Pose'), and Vasisthasana ('Side Plank Pose'). To make classes more exciting, Bakasana ('Crow Pose') can be introduced to the students.