{"podcast":{"title":"Deepen Your Yoga Practice","slug":"deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189","podcast_index_feed_id":7000189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/0pxmg","website_url":"https://deepen-your-practice.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/66ba3e93ca38b7-69875388/images/podcast/covers/c1a-1vg11-kpdoo2d0bpr9-bpbzmh.png","author":"Lauren Leduc","episode_count":96,"summary":"Deepen Your Yoga Practice is a podcast dedicated to helping you explore the many layers of yoga, both on and off the mat. Hosted by Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, each episode delves into topics like anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your yoga journey, this podcast offers insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical guidance to help you enrich and elevate your practice. Join us as we journey together to deepen our understanding and experience of yoga.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T00:19:03.638646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189"},"episode":{"title":"What Does “Engage Your Core” Really Mean?","slug":"what-does-engage-your-core-really-mean","published_at":"2026-03-02T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189/what-does-engage-your-core-really-mean","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189","url":"https://deepen-your-practice.castos.com/episodes/what-does-engage-your-core-really-mean","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/66ba3e93ca38b7-69875388/2349543/c1e-08mggi7rpr6ap3w38-jpqx9nm8hrxd-kptil4.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc breaks down what it actually means to “engage your core” in yoga. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about abs or holding your breath. Lauren walks you through: What muscles make up the core (hint: it’s not just your six-pack) The difference between bracing vs. hollowing Breath-friendly strategies for core engagement How and when to use Uddiyana and Mula Bandha Why breath retention = strain, not yoga Core cues for common yoga poses Red flags for gripping, bracing, or over-cueing Special considerations for pelvic floor, pregnancy, low back pain, and more This is a must-listen for yoga teachers and curious students who want to move with more intention, stability, and breath. You’ll leave with clearer language, deeper understanding, and core strategies that support long-term practice.","meta_description":"In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc breaks down what it actually means to “engage your core” in yoga. Spoiler alert: it’s not just…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1314,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189/episodes/what-does-engage-your-core-really-mean/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deepen-your-yoga-practice-7000189/what-does-engage-your-core-really-mean.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}