What is it and why is it important, how does it relate  to the spine and the axial skeleton.

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Often this is a weak spot and an area that we have tried to stretch and lengthen but really need to strengthen and support. Think backbends! 

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What do they do and a look at some of the poses, modernisations and modifications of these poses that help support each group of core muscles, including basic arm balances, side planks and backbends.

What are the rotational muscles and how do we use them. A practice that focusses on twists and strengthening these muscles.

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The core as perceived in traditional Hatha yoga; breath, bandhas & the core of Patanjalis philosophy and how it might be interpreted in our practice today.

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The core ass perceived in traditional yoga; the chakras and nadis and how they relate to our practice.

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