Yoga for Abs: 8 Classes for a Stronger Core
You’ve probably thought about doing yoga for flexibility or relaxation, but what about yoga for abs? That’s right — you can get the strength and stretch you crave while also sculpting a strong, defined core that will give you support for everything in your yoga practice, from Chaturanga to Handstand.
Can I get abs by doing yoga?
Yes, yoga can strengthen your abs, but it’s not a one-and-done thing. In combination with strength training and a well-balanced diet, doing more active forms of yoga can build core strength, stability, and definition with its focus on constant movement and muscle engagement.
Which yoga is best for abs?
There are many different types of yoga with different benefits, but the yoga styles that are more active and strength-based will be the best in your quest for a sculpted core. Look for styles like Power, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yoga Sculpt to strengthen your abs.
How to get abs with yoga
Once you’ve landed on a sustainable workout regimen and nutrition plan that will help you meet your goals and you’ve chosen the style of yoga that works best for you, you can focus on honing your core strength during each class. No matter what style of yoga you’ve chosen, you can build core strength by mindfully engaging your core during every exercise. Treat each move like it’s a core move so you don’t lose that engagement from pose to pose. Begin by engaging your core muscles during your warm-up (like in Cat-Cow), keep it strong through your Chaturangas and standing poses, and keep your abs active in your backbends to protect your lower back. If you’re practicing yoga at home, you can throw in some of your favorite ab exercises into a sequence to add some extra heat.
With a two-week free trial of Alo Moves, you can access all eight of these core-sculpting yoga classes for free. We’ve rounded up the best yoga for abs sequences for you to try,
1. Core Strength Flow with Ashley Galvin
This power vinyasa class works your core with moves like Pistol Squat, Side Plank Dips, and Twisted Boat Crunches.
2. Core Strengthening Flow with Calvin Corzine
Core exercises meet stability work in this low-key burner of a flow.
3. Pure Core with Jared McCann
Carve your core and build heat in this Hatha sequence with Lunge Twists, Boat Pose, and Straddle Crunches.
4. Front to Back Core with Josh Kramer
Make core work a 360-degree experience with Humble Warrior Crunches, Cobra Lifts, and Crow Pose.
5. Tone Up: Core Flow with Briohny Smyth
Break out of your normal movement patterns by using sliders (or a towel) to heat up your center.
6. Strong Core Flow with Eleonora Zampatti
Build up your core with a block to add an extra challenge in Russian Twists and Bicycle Crunches.
7. Ab-Centric Vinyasa Flow with Tawny Janae
It’s only 15 minutes, but this flow will torch your core with moves like Bear Holds, Three-Legged Dogs, and Forearm Plank Dips.
8. Ignite the Fire: Core with Andrew Sealy
Lift, hold, and fly your way to stronger abs as you work into Tripod Headstand variations.
To access these yoga classes for free and find even more yoga classes for your abs, start your free 14-day trial to Alo Moves today.
