Yoga does not only extend to stretching and relaxing like many people believe but also generates core strength. There are some yoga poses that engage deep belly muscles which aid in posture, balance and stability. These is a pose which engages the entire core rather than the front belly. They should be exercised regularly and this helps in strengthening your middle and get more conscious of your body. The following poses are popular exercises since they put the core to the test in a steady, effective manner.
Boat Pose Hold

Boat Pose is reputed to act on the entire belly. As you sit on your sit bones, your legs and torso form a V. By remaining in the pose, the deep core muscles stabilize to firm the lower and upper belly in the long run.
Plank Stability

Plank Pose is not as simple as it appears, it requires a strong core. Straighten your body and have your abs hold your spine up and your hips will not be hanging. Planking is known to build up core strength and can hold most yoga exercises.
Side Plank Strength

Side Plank exercises the oblique muscles running along your belly. place on one arm and pile the feet or stumble on one foot. This builds up side core muscles as well as promoting stability of shoulders and balance in general.
Chair Pose Balance

Chair Pose challenges the core and exercises the legs and the back. When your hips are sinking and your arms are lifting, your abs are at work so as to maintain your spine straight. The pose enhances core activation and gradual stability and control.
Warrior Three Focus

The balance pose that makes good use of the core is known as Warrior Three. Forwards, straight back with one knee. Your abs stabilize your spine and your body. This positions the pose as very effective to tighten up the entire middle.
Forearm Plank Power

Forearm Plank is a level harder as it will bring you nearer to the ground. Your forearms hold you and your core is extra effort to maintain a straight line between shoulders and heels. Regular practice of it can be used to increase core endurance and stability.
Crow Pose Control

Crow Pose must balance on the arms and has to have strong abs. You have your knees on your upper arms, and lean forward and take off the floor. Your core tries its best to keep the posture and prevents falling forward.
Low Boat Variation

Boat Pose is a more advanced posture of Low Boat Pose. Bend your torso and legs towards the floor straining your belly muscles more. The deep core is maintained in the pose and the lower belly is tightened.
Bridge Pose Engagement

Bridge Pose is predominantly applicable to the glutes and lower back, though the core is necessary to maintain the stability. You can lift your hips and your abs will be involved to keep your spine safe and straight. The posture makes the body stronger and helps in the core control.
Leg Lift Challenge

Slow and controlled lifts of the legs would engage the lower belly muscles. Raise and bend down your legs gradually without rotation of lower back. This will tighten the lower core and increase endurance.
