Abdominal vacuuming, apneic breaths, hypopressives, nauli kriya… I see these terms used interchangeably, and while they are related, they are also different. There are many proposed benefits to these practices. I see people suggesting their use for a “snatched waist,” and it makes me cringe. Women have been taught for a long time to “suck in” their stomachs to appear thinner- hello, corset-wearing? This is a bad habit that inhibits the normal function of the core, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. Yo