20/09/2026
CORE STRENGTH 💫
Ashtanga Yoga massively strengthens the core, in a way that’s intelligent, sustainable, and transformative. It’s not about flat abs. It’s about stability, balance, breath, and freedom of movement. When people think of “core work,” they picture sit-ups or sucking in the belly. But in Ashtanga Yoga, core strength is more subtle and profound.
The core isn’t just the abs - it’s a system of muscles at the front, sides, and back that stabilise the spine and pelvis like a natural cylinder.
Ashtanga yoga builds functional strength dynamically, breath by breath….
✨Standing sequences build steadiness from the ground up, lifting the pelvic floor
✨Forward folds engage abdominals to protect the back
✨Backbends require powerful support from both the front and back body.
✨Twists integrate obliques with spinal muscles in dynamic spirals.
✨Vinyasas and transitions demand deep abdominal engagement.
The core engagement arises through the breath, bandhas, and flowing movement. It’s never about gripping. It’s about channeling energy, intelligent activation of the bandha, stabilising from within, keeping the body both strong and fluid
Ashtanga reminds us core strength isn’t aesthetics, it’s integration. With steady practice, the body feels lighter, movement becomes more controlled, and breathing more expansive.
Next time you’re on the mat, notice the pelvic floor lifting, the quiet tone of the abdominals, the support from the back, and the expansion of the diaphragm. That’s true core strength - subtle, balanced, and transformative 💫
Why not join us tomorrow for a strength building, calming yet uplifting Ashtanga class?
🕕Monday at 6pm at Compton Church
Every Body welcome 😀🧘♀️🧘🏻♂️🙏
