Day 2 - Core Breath with Controlled Movements

Building On Your Breath 

Yesterday you learned how to connect to your breath. Today we’ll add slow, controlled movements to challenge your deep core connection.

Why This Matters

Your core should act like a piston — moving naturally with your diaphragm as you breathe. When you add movement, you’ll see whether you can keep that deep inner bracing or if compensations sneak in.

Inside Today’s Video 🎥

 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Explore new positions to expand breath into your back body

  • Maintain deep inner bracing while adding controlled movement

  • Notice if your belly “pooches” or “domes” — and how to correct it

Key Takeaway

Core strength isn’t just squeezing and bracing as hard as you can,  it’s about controlling your breath + pelvis + core engagement while you move.

It is incredibly useful to take it back to the basics and gain a better understanding of how you move. Un-peel the layers and see where you might be compensating. 

👉 Practice today’s exercises daily, and tomorrow we’ll progress to Day 3 dynamic cross-body integration.

Join me for Day 3 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.