Class 6: The Rectus Abdominis
Mom & Baby Yoga Series
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50m
In this class we focus on the rectus abdominis (RA). The RA runs straight down the front-lower rib cage to the pubic bone. It is the most external of the core muscles, it is perhaps the most obsessed-upon core muscle, as it is associated with six-pack abs (even though technically speaking, they are a ten-pack). We target them last in postpartum yoga, and we need the whole core working together (the TA & obliques) to fire them properly. Take breaks if you need them, you can always come back too this class over & over again.
As always, please listen to your body and make any modifications if needed.
Mantra: "I am kind."
50 minute yoga class
Songs for baby:
"Mr. Sun"
"Itsy Bitsy Spider."
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
"Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, We're Going to the Moon"
"The Wheels on the Bus"
"Frère Jacques"
*Be sure to download your handout about the rectus abdominis.
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