What’s core stability? Core stability can be defined as the ability to maintain or return to equilibrium in the presence of a perturbation. Given this definition, many yoga poses we traditionally think of as challenging our stability don't quite fit the bill. For example, consider plank and side plank. These poses *do* challenge our core, but more from a *core strength* or a *core strength endurance* standpoint – not so much core stability. This is because there isn’t much going on in the way of

When we are just starting out, it’s so temping to want to just try all of the fun looking moves out there. But trying to go 0-60 won’t get you better results faster and it may even lead to injury. It’s key when we are starting out, or starting back, that we establish that mind-body connection and dial in not only our form but also how we recruit muscles. We want to make sure we feel the correct muscles working before we advance! To help you get started strengthening your core, and avoiding injur