The Boat Pose (Navasana)

The Boat Pose (Navasana)

This posture is excellent in building abdominal core strengths and creating greater muscular resistance among the legs, hamstrings and spine.

Step One

Sit on the floor with your spine straight, your legs parted and outstretched in front of you.

Step Two

Gradually bring the legs up to a 45 degree angle keeping them straight at the joints, all the way.

Step Three

Let the torso fall back as you raise your legs, but take care not to bend your spine. The resultant position will be a ‘V’ shape.

Step Four

Stretch your arms out in a straight line in front of you, perfectly aligned with the shoulders.

Step Five

Balance your weight on your pelvic bones for as long as you can. Try your best not to let the assumed position collapse. Hold this posture for 10 counts, while you inhale and exhale at an optimum pace.

Repeat