Naukasana



Naukasana
Yogasana


Naukasana

This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes - that of a boat

How to do Boat Pose (Naukasana)

  • Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body.
  • Take a deep breath in and as you exhale, lift your chest and feet off the ground, stretching your arms towards your feet.
  • Your eyes, fingers and toes should be in a line.
  • Feel the tension in your navel area as the abdominal muscles contract.
  • Keep breathing deeply and easily while maintaining the pose.
  • As you exhale, come back to the ground slowly.

Benefits of the Boat Pose (Naukasana)

  • Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
  • Tones the leg and arm muscles
  • Useful for people with hernia

Contraindications of the Boat Pose (Naukasana)

  • Do not practice this yoga pose if you have low blood pressure, severe headache, migraine, or if you have suffered from some chronic diseases or spinal disorders in the recent past.
  • Asthma and heart patients are advised to avoid this pose.
  • Women should avoid doing Boat pose (Naukasana) during pregnancy and during the first two days of the menstrual cycle.