Aim to make one long line with the body, not allowing the tailbone to lift or the hips to drop too low. Tuck the pelvis, pull the bellybutton up towards the spine, and press the thighs together. Tuck the toes and step each foot back, bringing your body into one straight line.
Plank Poseįrom hands and knees, place the hands directly underneath the shoulders, pressing into the palms, and lifting into the tops of the shoulders. Press the heels towards the floor and look up at the belly button, relaxing the tops of the shoulders. Lifting the knees off of the floor, reach the tailbone up towards the ceiling and straighten into the legs. Hands should reach out in front of the shoulder with the fingers spread wide and the palms fully pressing into the floor. Downward Facing Dogįrom hand and knees, place the knees directly underneath the hips and the feet hip distance apart. If you cannot easily breathe in this pose, you are going too far. Option: Bring one or both hands down to the ankles, continuing to press the front of the legs forward. Remain in this position if it is enough of a stretch for you, allowing the head to drop back if it feels okay on the neck. Pull the shoulder blades together and open the chest towards the ceiling while pressing the front of the thighs and hips forward. Bring both hands to the lower back, with the fingertips wrapped forward towards the hips. Start from standing on your knees, with the knees directly underneath the hips. With each inhale, grow taller in the spine and with each exhale, try to turn deeper into the twist without bending the spine. The right fingertips can rest on the floor behind you, bringing the left hand to the right knee. On the exhale, twist over to the right side, keeping the spine long. On the inhale, reach both hands overhead, keeping the tops of the shoulders down and away from the ears. Hands can rest comfortably on the thighs, palms up or palms down. Press the tailbone into the floor and lengthen through the spine, sitting with a straight back and the top of the head reaching towards the ceiling. Ideally, sitting with the legs crisscrossed or half lotus (with one foot tucked onto the opposite hip crease). Start seated comfortable, whatever that looks like for you. Here is a break down of each move: Easy Pose This sequence is going to power up the core and help you to build strength. If you are looking for more Ab Move, check out my other post on yoga for abs > Additionally, it assists in improved breathing (use of the diaphragm) and better digestion (when stretching the abs). Strengthening the abs will also assist in your posture, increasing the ability to sit up straight and lengthen the spine. It also prevents injury, as we build core stability and train the muscles around it to follow suit.
When we strengthen our core, we are able to find better balance in our yoga practice and in our daily lives.
Today’s sequence is all about building strong and powerful abs, which will also help you find better stability and balance. However, there are much better reasons for wanting to get the abs in shape. Abs are one of the big muscle groups that are praised by magazines, celebrities, and Instagram influencers. Let’s face it – nearly all of us would be happy with a little less fat around the waist and a little more muscle.
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