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As someone who has been dealing with neck issues lately, I've been finding that back-based core work (anything reminiscent of sit-ups or crunches) is fairly uncomfortable. No matter how much I try to relax my head into my hands as I crunch my body up and in, I still feel some pull and strain in my neck (which is what I'm trying to avoid), so recently, I've been working some unconventional core work, instead. Today's video shares three core-focused exercises that aren't done while lying on the back, but are very, very effective (one might even call them "core-blasting," if one were making an informercial about them...). Each targets a slightly different area of the core, and let me tell you, these movements are intense. Teachers--I urge you to play with teaching these exercises in your classes in order to mix things up and get your students out of the "yogic crunch" mindset when it comes to core work. Yogis--try them in your home practice and see if you can up the number of reps that you do as you get stronger... No matter what, have fun with these movements! I love 'em ;) You can watch the video here or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel to ensure you never miss a video. {Oh, and if you can't tell from above, Sayde makes an appearance in the entire second half of this episode. She did not like waiting in the cold garage while I was taping, so of course I let her in and just *hoped* she would leave me alone for 5 minutes. Ha! Thats a ridiculous thought...} Enjoy! 
Corrin
12/4/2014 06:29:57 am
In the first move, are you bending your outside leg as you tap the other foot down?
Mary Catherine
12/4/2014 09:06:45 pm
Nope--the outside leg stays straight, if possible! Good question :)
Roula
12/4/2014 10:08:19 am
That was just perfect. I love how you naturally keep your focus and integrate Sadie with the cool intuitive improvisation of a jazz artist! I'm so glad you continue to film at home. Gives Matt Matters such a unique charm...your special canine side-kick melts the heart.
Mary Catherine
12/4/2014 09:08:02 pm
Haha! Thanks, Roula :) You were the one who gave me the original advice to keep it in-house (so to speak), and I took it! Comments are closed.
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HELLO!I'm Mary Catherine, a Cape Cod-based yoga teacher, painter, designer, writer, mom, and list-maker extraordinaire. My goal is to inspire you to start living a more creative, simple, joyful, + purposeful life.
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