The Core Connection

This workshop offers an integrated exploration of the core as both a physical and energetic centre. We will begin with an overview of the core muscle groups and their essential role in supporting health, stability, and wellbeing. From a yogic perspective, we’ll explore how intra-abdominal pressure contributes to stabilising both body and mind. Through a practical session, participants will experience therapeutic Japanese Yoga exercises designed to gently warm, activate, and connect with the core (a PDF handout of exercises is included). We’ll conclude by exploring how this understanding can be applied and integrated into personal practice or teaching, with time for questions and feedback.

Inclusions:

• Core Foundations: Overview of the core including key muscle groups and why a good functioning core is essential for health and wellbeing

• The Core from Yogic perspective: The creation of intra-abdominal pressure for stabilising the body and mind

• Practical exploration: Specific therapeutic Japanese Yoga exercises to warm up and connect with the core (pdf handout of exercises included)

• Application and integration: How might we incorporate a deeper understanding of the core and use these exercises in our own practice or when working with students?

• Questions and feedback 

About the Presenter:

Leah Cooper is the founder of The Centre of Ki, a yoga and wellbeing business based in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Through her yoga classes, workshops, retreats and programs, Leah empowers women to take ownership of their health, guiding them on the path to living a more balanced and vibrant life.

Along with her recognition as a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia, Leah holds a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Physical and Health Education, from the University of Wollongong.