Learn About Your Core And How to Strengthen Those Muscles
Well-trained abdominal muscles are pliable, not chiseled or hard, and adapt quickly to change.
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Mary Richards
Mary Richards, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT, YACEP, has been practicing yoga for almost 30 years and travels around the country teaching anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. A hard-core movement nerd and former NCAA athlete, Mary has a master’s degree in yoga therapy. Learn more at maryrichardsyoga.com.
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