Tips from Your Yoga PT: Deep Core Support and the Transverse Abdominis | YogaSource Palo Alto

Hi, I’m Tiffany, a local physical therapist and yoga instructor. In this series, I’ll be sharing simple movement tips to help you feel stronger, move with confidence, and get the most out of your yoga practice—both on and off the mat.

Many yogis are taught to “engage their core,” but what does that really mean? In this article for Yoga Source, I discuss the role of the deep core muscles—especially the transverse abdominis—and how breath awareness and subtle core engagement can create spinal stability, movement confidence, and a healthy low back.

These concepts are foundational to the movement-based rehabilitation and physical therapy care I provide through Refresh Physical Therapy.

Read the full article here:
https://yogasource.com/tips-from-your-yoga-pt-feb/