Yoga For Core Strength – Series Two
Strengthen your core and abdominal muscles, stabilise and protect your lower back, in this 9-part Yoga For Core Strength course.
Classes Available
Intermediate
Yoga For Weight Loss – Weekly Intermediate Class 275
30 MinFocus
Yoga for weight loss. This class features a variety of abdominal strengthening asanas combined with a dynamic, vinyasa-style sequence that alternates between utkatasana, adho mukha svanasana and virabhadrasana I. In addition to toning your abdominals the class will also: strengthen...
Key Poses
Surya namaskar variations, urdhva prasarita padasana.
Equipment
Mat, blanket.
Intermediate
Yoga For Full Body Strength – Weekly Intermediate Class 270
35 MinFocus
Yoga for full body strength. Yoga to make you strong. This class includes a variety of asanas from different pose groups that will strengthen your whole body. It will target muscle groups associated with your core, arms, shoulders, chest, abdominals...
Key Poses
Chaturanga dandasana, utkatasana,sirsasana preparation, adho mukha vrksasana preparation..
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Strength & Energy – Weekly Intermediate Class 260
45 MinFocus
Strength and energy. Shake off lethargy, boost energy and improve strength with this class. It combines energising backbends with strength building poses for your quads, wrists, arms and chest. In addition to shifting your mood and strengthening your muscles this...
Key Poses
Chaturanga dandasana, vasisthasana, utkatasana, urdhva mukha svanasana, salabhasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Strength Building Yoga Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 251
45 MinFocus
After two weeks of back to back extended sequences, this week’s intermediate class features a quick and easy practice that will help to boost energy and build overall body strength. Apart from the use of a wall this short sequence...
Key Poses
Handstand preparation, utkatasana, chaturanga dandasana, paripurna navasana.
Equipment
Mat, blanket.
Intermediate
Yoga For Abdominals & Core Strength – Weekly Intermediate Class 243
40 MinFocus
Improve your core strength and tone your waist. This class features a prop-free sequence that will strengthen your abdominals and each of the main muscles associated with the core muscle group. The core muscles reach deep into the torso and...
Key Poses
Vasisthasana, chaturanga dandasana, urdhva prasarita padasana, paripurna navasana.
Equipment
Mat, blanket.
Intermediate
Yoga For All Over Body Strength – Weekly Intermediate Class 229
35 MinFocus
Yoga for all over body strength. This class will help you to build strength in each of your main muscle groups. The class begins with some preparatory inversions that help to build upper body strength. Standing poses such as utkatasana...
Key Poses
Utkatasana, chaturanga dandasana, paripurna navasana
Equipment
Mat, 2 blocks, blanket.
Intermediate
Yoga For Arms and Core – Weekly Intermediate Class 216
35 MinFocus
Yoga for arms and core. This class will simultaneously strengthen your arms and your core muscle group. It is intended to be a challenging class for intermediate students. Weight bearing poses for your arms can help to stabilise joints and...
Key Poses
Chaturanga dandasana, lolasana preparation.
Equipment
Mat, 2 chairs, blanket.
Intermediate
Core Strength – Weekly Intermediate Class 183
30 MinFocus
In addition to strengthening your abdominal muscles this class will also help to strengthen each of the main muscles associated with the core muscle group. These muscles reach deep into the torso and help to stabilise your spine, pelvis and...
Key Poses
Paripurna navasana, vasisthasana.
Equipment
Block, blanket.
Intermediate
Chaturanga Dandasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 180
25 MinFocus
This class features chaturanga dandasana. This pose can be notoriously difficult for many people. A certain amount of upper body strength is required to be able to hold and sustain this pose. If this is not one of your natural...
Key Poses
Chaturanga dandasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 chairs, 2 blocks.
Course Overview
Description
Strengthen your abdominal muscles, stabilise and protect your lower back, in this 9-part Yoga For Core Strength course. This online course takes you through a range of yoga asanas that will help to build abdominal and core strength. With practice, the yoga sequences contained in this course will improve your posture and can help to reduce chronic back pain.
Challenge yourself to practice these poses each day for a couple of weeks and feel the results for yourself. Work with the tutorials by themselves, or use them to supplement other classes. Core strengthening asanas are often challenging in the beginning but quickly become rewarding.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals with weakened abdominal muscles – for example following childbirth
- Those with poor posture
- Anyone wanting to focus on improving overall strength and sense of wellbeing
- People with a history of sciatica or other lower back difficulties
- Completion of the Yoga Selection beginners program or equivalent is recommended
If you have a lower back problem please seek permission from your doctor prior to participating in this course.
How will this course help?
These classes will help you strengthen your abdominal muscles and stabilise your spine. Studies have shown that core stabilisation can assist in reducing chronic back pain. Having a stronger core will assist you in making safer and more sustained progress with other yoga poses such as backbends.
What do I get from this course?
- A comprehensive and structured approach to core stabilisation using Iyengar yoga techniques
- Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
- Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
- Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
- Email support from your teacher
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