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Navasana, Naukasana/ Boat Pose
By FITTR
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20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:55.000Z
Preparation
This pose helps in toning and balancing the functioning of the liver, stomach, bowels, and other abdominal organs, tightening the muscles of the hips, & strengthening the lower and upper back. Let's look at the steps: Lie flat on the stomach with the the legs and feet together and the soles of the feet facing up Stretch the arms in front of your head, with the palms facing downward This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Inhales, using the back muscles raise both the legs and both the hands as high as possible without straining yourself
Step 2
Keep the hands and knees straight, & legs together
Step 3
Do not tilt or twist the pelvis
Step 4
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 5
Exhale, slowly lower the legs and hands to the floor
Step 6
Return to the starting position and relax the body with the head turned to the side
Step 7
Precautions: People with weak heart, coronary thrombosis, serious back problems, high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis and other such conditions should not practice this pose.
