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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Strengthens Abdomen, Vertebral column, Hip flexors Also known as Paripurna Navasana, Full boat pose, Boat pose Similar Baddha Koṇāsana, Dandasana, Half Lord of the Fishes Pose ‑ Ar, Utkatasana, Uttanasana | ||
How to do navasana boat pose yoga its benefits
Naukasana ("Boat Pose") is an asana. Variations include Paripurna Navasana (Sanskrit: परिपूर्णनावासन; IAST: paripūrṇanāvāsana "Full Boat Pose"), Ardha Navāsana (Sanskrit: अर्धनावासन "Half Boat Pose"), and ekapadanavasana ("one legged boat pose").
Contents
- How to do navasana boat pose yoga its benefits
- How to do navasana boat pose for beginners
- Etymology
- Description
- Benefits
- References
How to do navasana boat pose for beginners
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words nava meaning "boat" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat". In its literal translation, "Boat Pose", the body could be imagined to resemble a boat, entirely balanced on the buttocks.
Description
The body comes into a V-shape, balancing entirely on the buttocks. In different variations and traditions, the arms legs and torso may take different positions. In Paripurna Navasana, the legs and back are lifted high and arms extend forward and parallel to the ground. In Arda Navasana, hands interlace behind the neck and both back and shoulders are closer to the ground.
Benefits
The asana strengthens the abdominal muscles, the legs and the lower back. Paripurna Navasana is said to relieve stress, improve digestion and aid the lower abdominal organs: kidney, intestines, and prostate for men. It can also stimulate the thyroid. Ardha Navasana works on the upper abdominal organs: pancreas, gall bladder, spleen and liver.