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8 yoga poses for a stronger core


LearnYoga8 yoga poses for a stronger core
Easy pose (sukhasana)
Half boat pose (ardha navasana)
Two knee spinal twist pose variation (supta matsyendrasana)
Dolphin (makara adho mukha svanasana) and plank (kumbhakasana)
Yogic bicycles
Cat pose variation (marjaryasana)
Side plank pose (vasisthasana)
Mountain pose (tadasana)

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When you think “core” you probably think abs. But you may be surprised to learn that your core is your entire body—from your neck down to your pelvis, minus your arms and legs. A strong core isn’t just essential for holding in your tummy. It stabilizes the central part of your body where all movement begins. Strong back muscles protect your back from injury. Toned glutes help prevent knee problems. Better posture helps keep your head and spine properly aligned, sparing you from a world of back and neck pain.

Do this yoga sequence, created by certified yoga instructor Theresa Brennan, three times a week to build confidence and strength from the inside out.

Written by Deborah Wilburn.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.August, 2025
Updated onSeptember, 2026
Written by Deborah Wilburn.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.August, 2025
Updated onSeptember, 2026
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