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\"\"<\/a>If you’re tired of doing countless sit-ups and crunches, maybe you need to rethink your\u00a0abs workout<\/a> routine.<\/p>\n

While the Indian yoga sages are best remembered for their pretzel-like flexibility and their inner stillness, yogis also sported enviably-toned abs. Even though walking around with a six-pack 5,000 years ago may\u00a0not have carried the allure it does today, we can still learn a lot from these ancient bendy-types about developing strong and lean abdominal muscles.<\/p>\n

Yoga for abs is an excellent way to not just look amazing in a midriff, but solid core muscles also help to prevent back pain, support\u00a0proper posture and develop a sense of groundedness.<\/p>\n

Here is what you need to know about yoga<\/a> and abs.<\/p>\n

The Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoga offers a different approach to strong abs than Western fitness, which heralds rock-hard abs. Instead, yoga tones and strengthens abdominal muscles and the lower back muscles, which make us less vulnerable to back injuries. In doing so, there is a suppleness\u00a0to the muscles. So, rather than being tight and limited in their motion,\u00a0abdominal muscles\u00a0are actually toned, flexible and strong. In addition, yoga for abs brings greater awareness to our center of gravity, thereby allowing us to move, breathe and feel with a sense of stability.<\/p>\n

Best Poses<\/strong><\/p>\n

While all yoga poses contribute to a strong core, here are a few key asanas, or postures, that acutely target the muscles supporting your torso:<\/p>\n