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Yoga Poses for Core Strength
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Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
From Warrior III, place one hand on the ground, and open the hips to stack one on top of the other. Lift the free arm. Targets the obliques, gluteus medius, and transverse abdominis.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor. Lift hips towards the ceiling, clasping hands under your body, and press shoulders into the mat. Strengthens the transverse abdominis and glutes.
Plank Pose (Phalakasana)
Begin in a push-up position, arms straight and palms under shoulders. Hold the body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging abdominal muscles. This targets the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques.
Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana)
Start in Plank Pose, then shift weight onto one arm, stacking feet, and open to the side, raising the free arm towards the sky. Strengthens obliques, transverse abdominis, and shoulders.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
Step feet wide apart, turn one foot out, extend arms to the side, and hinge at the hip towards the turned-out foot, placing hand on shin or floor. Trains the obliques, transverse abdominis, and hip abductors.
Warrior III Pose (Virabhadrasana III)
From a standing position, step forward, hinge at the hips, and lift the back leg while lowering the torso forward. Extend arms forward or to the sides. Engages the core, glutes, and hamstrings.
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Stand with feet together, bend knees, and lower hips as if sitting in a chair while reaching arms up overhead. Activates the rectus abdominis and hip flexors.
Boat Pose (Navasana)
Sit with knees bent, feet on the floor. Lean back slightly and lift feet until shins are parallel to the floor. Extend arms forward. Optionally, straighten legs. Focuses on the rectus abdominis, hip flexors, and deep core muscles.
Dolphin Plank Pose
Begin in forearm plank position, elbows below shoulders, and legs extended. Hold the body in a straight line, engaging the core. Works the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and deltoids.
Crow Pose (Bakasana)
Squat down with hands on the floor, spread fingers wide. Place knees on upper arms. Lean forward, lift feet off the floor, and balance. Strengthens the rectus abdominis, wrist flexors, and upper back.
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