Core Awakening – All Asanas that are primarily focused on the activation of muscles in the abdominal core. As the core is strengthened, opened and refined, it becomes a source of balance, stability, ease and levity. Core awakening practice generally warm the body while bring in to more targeted warming to the spine, pelvis, belly and back. Deep and sustained core awakening practices are largely contraindicated for pregnant women and should be approached very gingerly by people with lower back issues.