Abs Week! Target Your Core for Some Extra Love

A strong core is integral to your yoga practice and your life off the mat. Yoga works your core in so many ways that go beyond crunches to get at the deep core muscles that help you balance and control the movement of your extremities. But yeah, we're going to do a few crunches too. Cause it's abs week!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Abs Week! Target Your Core for Some Extra Love A strong core is integral to your yoga practice and your life off the mat. Yoga works your core in so many ways that go beyond crunches to get at the deep core muscles that help you balance and control the movement of your extremities. But yeah, we're going to do a few crunches too. Cause it's abs week! Ann Pizer Yoga Expert 10 Yoga Poses That Improve Core Strength (And Tone Abs!)   Yoga poses work multiple areas of your body at once instead of isolating muscle groups. The core is involved in so many poses that you could call almost any yoga class a core workout. This series is a great place for beginners to start. READ NOW Work Your Core With Standing Balance Yoga Poses   Standing balances present a core challenge, especially when you string a few together without changing feet. It's ok if you topple over, just pick up where you left off.  READ NOW Yoga Crunch Alternatives   While you do get a lot of core work out of yoga, it doesn't hurt to target your abs for a little extra love. If you are struggling with arm balances or inversions, adding crunches can give you that strength you've been looking for.  READ NOW 10 Yoga Poses to Stretch and Strengthen the Psoas   The psoas is a deep core muscle that's hard to find but it's really important to stretch and strengthen it to counter the effects of too much sitting. READ NOW Featured Articles • What Can You Do When You Are Already Grieving? • The 6 Major Minerals and Where to Find Them • 5 Healthy and Easy Ways to Prepare Bok Choy • How Regular Fasting Can Improve Your Health • 3 Healthy Foods to Throw Away if You Want to Lose Weight • 10 Untrendy Superfoods Every Kitchen Needs • Weight Loss Tips for Runners • 5 Healthy No-Cook Breakfasts Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.