54: What’s the difference between your belly, abdomen and stomach? - Q&A mini series

<p>In yoga we often refer to the belly area. For example, to engage the core or stretch the abdomen in Bridge Pose. Both the core and the abdomen are found in the belly area.</p> <p>Belly, abdomen and stomach are often used interchangeably because all of them are around the same area. However, they have a very different purpose and are cued with very different intentions.</p> <p>I recommend choosing the term that specifically speaks to what you want your students to do.</p> <p>Listen to this episode to find out how to choose the best word in a situation like this, to make your class cues clear, consistent and effective.</p> <p>__________________________________</p> <p>If you have a question that you’d like to appear on the podcast too, scroll down and click on ‘send in a voice message’.</p> <p>You can also post them in the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachyogainenglishformulitlinguals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Teach Yoga in English Support group</a> on Facebook or send me an email at <a href="mailto:annie@engaunite.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annie@engaunite.com</a>.</p> <p>Follow or subscribe the podcast on whichever platform you’re listening to it. And allow a notification for our new Q&amp;A every week!</p> <p>__________________________________</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachyogainenglishformulitlinguals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the community</a> of multilingual yogis and feel supported on your journey as an international yoga teacher.</p> <p><a href="https://engamembers.teachable.com/p/10-tips-for-multilingual-yoga-teachers-video-series" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the 10 tips</a> for multilingual yoga teachers.</p> <p><a href="https://engamembers.teachable.com/p/enga-membership" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit our Continuing Education Membership</a> for multilingual yoga teachers to keep up with your personal and professional development.</p> <p><a href="https: