Dynamic Core

About This Class

This energizing yet mindfully paced flow opens on the floor with strap-assisted hamstring and IT band work before moving through a progressive standing sequence of low lunges, crescent pose, and Warrior One. Multiple rounds of Surya Namaskar A and B form the dynamic heart of the class, weaving in Cobra, Upward Facing Dog, Chaturanga, and Downward Facing Dog. The standing flow peaks with Triangle Pose, Half Moon, and Twisting Half Moon, demanding significant balance and full-body coordination. A dedicated core block — featuring block-assisted leg lowering and block-passing boat-pose variations — targets the abdominals directly. Side plank variations (with optional tree leg or hand-to-big-toe extension) add an advanced upper-body and stability challenge. The class cools down with gentle twists, Paschimottanasana, Bridge Pose, figure-four hip openers, and Happy Baby before a five-minute Savasana with a mindfulness reflection on staying present. Props (strap and optional block) are integrated from the very beginning. The instructor repeatedly cues lifting from the lower abdomen, avoiding dumping into the lower back, and breathing slowly through the nose as markers of healthy effort.