Hatha Yoga for Core Strength & Balance - 2 Blocks, 1 Blanket

In my first years of practice I dreaded the word “core.” I had a few experiences of classes with intense, fast paced movements that felt jarring to my body, that I was assured would strengthen my core. That mysterious part of my body where all sugars and fats seem to stay for weeks at a time. I didn’t know about the transverse abdominus. I didn’t know about the psoas. I didn’t understand how to truly engage and strengthen the muscles of my abdomin. They’re not as big and obvious as the biceps or the quads. They are layered, complex muscles, and i’ve found they require a unique approach to learning to activate and strengthen. Having experienced stressful events in my past, I found it took some work to awaken sensation and awareness of this are of my body. Now I get what people mean when they say its like a second brain. When the core is truly strong, it supports balance, focus, clarity and presence in the body. Suggested props: 1 blanket and 2 blocks.  ***** Start Your Yoga Practice with 7 days of free Gentle Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/