8 Yoga Poses for Your Core  - You Must Try

Yoga improves flexibility, relaxation, and core strength. A strong core promotes posture, spine support, and stability. Eight yoga positions for core strength:

Abdominals, shoulders, and legs are worked. Increases body strength and stability. Improves posture and alignment.

Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

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Abs, hips, and lower back are targeted. Strengthens core stability. Increases balance and focus.

Boat Pose (Navasana)

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Engages obliques and core with plank stance and vigorous movement. Improves agility and coordination. Shoulders and arms are strengthened.

Plank with Knee-to-Elbow (Dolphin Plank)

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Strengthens obliques, shoulders, and arms. Increases core stability and balance. Enhances bodily awareness and control.

Side Plank (Vasisthasana)

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Increases core challenge with leg lifts. Lower abs and hip flexors. Increases core strength and endurance.

Boat Pose with Leg Raises

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Gets the lower back, abs, and glutes working. Upper back, shoulders, and arms are strengthened. Increases bodily stability and control.

Forearm Plank with Leg Lifts

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Builds deep core muscles. Abdominal workouts challenge balance and stability. Core endurance and control improve.

Low Boat Pose (Ardha Navasana)

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Focuses on core, shoulders, and legs while opening chest and shoulders. Increases spine and shoulder flexibility. Enhances posture and alignment.

Reverse Plank (Purvottanasana)

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