Get the most from this course
This course is designed to give you the information needed to develop a strong foundation of core strength and confidence through yoga training and practices.
You will be guided through yoga classes with an emphasis on linking breath to movement and core activation to bring greater awareness to these areas. Classes vary in length from 10-45 minutes and are appropriate for beginners (with some yoga experience) to more intermediate-advanced practitioners.
You'll learn how core engagement within a regular yoga practice helps build the muscle strength required to hold yoga postures as well as allows you to move better and with less pain. On top of all that, you'll develop increased muscle tone, greater cardiovascular fitness, and you'll start to balance the body and feel more comfort in your own skin.
The best way to use this course
This course allows you to develop a solid yoga practice as well as a strong connection to your inner power. All yoga classes included in this course are designed to build strength throughout the body with each class focusing on a specific area. Taking at least two to three classes a week will allow you to build a solid foundation however feel free to take the classes when it fits into your schedule. If you stick to the recommended amount of classes you will see better and faster results. Ignite your inner power with 2 bonus Yoga HIIT classes, which are meant to give you an extra boost of strength with cardio all rolled into one class. Yoga HIIT classes can be done one to four times a week.
One of the best parts of this course is that you have access forever! So you can go back and take the classes as many times as you like. You're now able to download the classes in the event you do not have internet access.
In this program you will:
Learn to identify core weakness that can lead to back and body pain and how to change it
Build a greater understanding of WHY the core is so important
Learn HOW you can build strength safely, even with Diastasis Recti/abdominal separation (caused from pregnancy, weight gain or injury)
Learn HOW to engage the core to get the most out of each yoga practice
Build a more conscious body and breath connection
Reduce back and hip pain by strengthening the core and moving the body
Strengthen the whole body using body weight
Build the stamina needed for longer yoga classes or other exercise programs
WHAT do you need for this Yoga Course?
For this Yoga program you will need:
A Yoga mat
A Yoga block or two
A Yoga strap
Who this course is for:
Women who have gone through pregnancy and have experienced hip, low back and pelvic pain and/or have experienced an abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
People who have experienced injury to the abdomen and who want to start to build or rebuild core strength
People who want to help or prevent back and hip pain
Busy stay-at-home parents who might need to fit yoga in whenever the time presents itself
Busy professionals who need on-demand yoga
People with a sedentary lifestyle looking to start something low impact but impactful
People who want to advance their stamina and build a stronger yoga practice
Testimonials from Students who work with Val
"Love the variety. One of my hips has had a big challenge for a while now. Your hip class is one of the practices that is bringing improvement."
"After playing football my entire life I need something that’ll help me feel like I’m doing something intense but still stretching the body and not high impact. Val is amazing. Goes at a great pace and really easy to understand and follow."
"I so appreciate your class and you are such a great teacher. I love being able to practice with Val even though we are in different countries."