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  • Comment: This submission still seems to be promotional. Fix this before re-submitting again. KSFTC 15:51, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
  • Comment: Much of the language here appears very promotional. Sentences like "There is a constant focus on the student’s process of drawing inward to seek, and find, their inner ‘core’ strength on every level" and long quotations from the creator make this read like an advertisement. agtx 18:40, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga
FounderSadie Nardini[1]
Established2006
Practice emphases
breath, strength, physics, anatomy, geometry[2]
Related schools
Sivananda Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga

Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga is a modern style of Hatha Yoga that was created by American yogini Sadie Nardini in 2006.[3] [4] [5] Central to this style is a movement referred to as a 'wave' (softening). The structure of this practice includes a 7 step framework which is applied to each pose within a sequence. Nardini incorporates aspects of Kundalini Yoga, Sivananda Yoga,Anusara Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, and includes portions of movement sequences found in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Maintaining an internal focus on joy in the moment is part of the practice philosophy. [6] This style integrates postures with learnings from many disciplines including physics, biology, and geometry. It incorporates traditional yoga philosophy from Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. [7] It emphasizes muscles that are deep within the body and includes the use of 'waves' in order to enter and exit poses. Examples include physical moves that activate muscles that are close to the spine-- such as psoas and quadratus lumborum in order to build support for the body from within before generating outward expression of that movement. The purpose of deep core focused poses in this practice is to improve and deepen breathing. This perspective differs from other styles in which the purpose of deep core work is to stabilize the back.[8] Pelvis is viewed as the body's physical center of gravity in this system.[9]

Key Movements and Foundations

A wave-like movement, in contrast to straight limbs and contracting muscles in other styles, is integral to entering almost all poses. By softening the external body, deep internal muscles can be activated more easily. [10] Each pose is begun from its base. For example, the feet are the first part of a standing pose to be established. [11]


This practice uses very precise cues in each pose. In order to enter each pose, these 7 steps are practiced in this specific order:[12]

  1. ' Neutralize' Relax the outer body's musculature. This is also known as softening the outer body. Since this takes place as the first part of a pose, it creates less gripping and resistance for the following steps.
  2. ' Grounding Wave' Establish a firm connection to the ground by pressing down with feet and bending knees. Within this move, the firm base is established. In this way, the muscles connect to parts of the body that are on the floor and allow for a solid base in the pose.
  3. ' Y Wave' Use ground connection to gain upward force through body through placing more weight into lower body and legs. From this move, physical force helps to lift the body.
  4. ' Psoas Wave' Lift front of sacrum and lumbar spine gently in and up to lengthen without compressing front or back body. These are the deep core muscles that are closest to the spine
  5. ' Lumbar Wave' Draw back of sacrum and lumbar spine in and up. It is the opposite of and a complement to the psoas wave. This move recruits backside deep core muscles.
  6. 'Axial Wave' Extend limbs from the torso with ease and softness. This move aids in defining each pose's unique characteristics. These are the extensions of each pose.
  7. ' Refine' Add final adjustments to pose. This move assists in differentiating the pose specific to each user's body shape. Some of these might include adding level of intensity or challenge.

Publications

Nardini, Sadie, Road Trip Guide to the Soul: A 9 Step Guide to Reaching Your Inner Self and Revolutionizing Your Life, John Wiley and Sons Inc; 2008 ISBN 978-0-470-18774-6

Nardini, Sadie, The 21 Day Yoga Body: A Metabolic Makeover and Life Styling Manual to Get You Fit, Fierce, and Fabulous in Just Three Weeks, Penguin Random House: 2013 ISBN 978-038-534706-8

References

  1. ^ "Yoga vs. Pilates: What's Right For You?". Fox News.
  2. ^ "As Seen In Sadie Nardini's Class: 8 Steps to Your Lightest Pike Ever". Yoga Journal.
  3. ^ "Sadie Nardini's Empowering Yoga Sequence for Women in Honor of V-Day". Yoga Journal.
  4. ^ "Forging a New Path with Sadie Nardini". Thrive: The Kripalu Blog.
  5. ^ http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/4-teachers-yoga-eating/
  6. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/01/health/nutrition/01fitness.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
  7. ^ http://kripalu.org/blog/thrive/2012/12/27/forging-a-new-path-sadie-nardini/
  8. ^ "Sadie Nardini on Yoga Injuries & Core Strength". yogainternational.com.
  9. ^ "Strong Core Benefits - Fitness Magazine". Fitness Magazine.
  10. ^ "As Seen In Sadie Nardini's Class: 8 Steps to Your Lightest Pike Ever". Yoga Journal.
  11. ^ "Core Strength Transformer Weekend: Sadie Nardini's Workshops at Moksha Yoga". yogachicago.com.
  12. ^ http://yogachicago.com/2015/07/core-strength-transformer-weekend-sadie-nardinis-workshops-at-moksha-yoga/


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