Day 1 – It’s All About the Breath
Welcome to Your Core Challenge 🎉
Today we’re laying the foundation for everything you’ll do this week: your breath.
Why? Because breathing well = a stronger, more functional core.
What Your Core Really Is
Forget “six-pack abs.” Your core is actually like a canister made of:
- Diaphragm (breathing muscle, top)
- Pelvic floor (bottom)
- Transverse abdominis (deep front)
Multifidus (deep back stabilizers)
Breathing properly with a 360° breath helps you manage pressure — so you can move, lift, and live without coning, doming, or stressing your pelvic floor.
👉 THE most important step? Learning what good breathing looks and feels like so you can use it for deep inner bracing.
Why This Matters
✔️ Builds a stronger, functional core (beyond looks)
✔️ Safe and effective if you’re pregnant, postpartum, or recovering from injury
✔️ Reduces tension and gripping that hold your body back
✔️ Improves digestion, focus, stress, and sleep
When you breathe well, you’re activating your “rest and digest” system — calming your body, mind, and even massaging your organs from the inside.
Today’s Practice 🎥
Inside the video, you’ll learn:
How to engage your core without bracing or breath-holding
How to release chronic tension in the torso
A breathing drill that connects you to your deep inner core
✅ Safe to start right away (prenatal, early postpartum, or anytime)
💡 It may take repetition to really feel it — that’s normal!
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Your Takeaway
Breathing well is the foundation of a strong, resilient core. Practice today’s drill, repeat it often, and let your body start to find that connection.
👉 When you’re ready, head to Day 2 where we’ll add movement to your core breath.
Join me for Day 2 of the Core Challenge!
P.S Do you have questions or comments? You can comment on the youtube video and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, alternatively you can email me directly at melanie@yogaandmel.com.