Naukasana (Boat Pose)

Naukasana, Boat Yoga Pose Benefits and StepsIn Sanskrit ‘Nauka’ means ‘Boat’ and ‘Asana’ means ‘Pose’. So this asana is called as Naukasana. While practicing boat pose you will see the entire body takes a shape of a boat.

Procedure for Naukasana (Boat Pose):

• Lie down on the supine position (back).
• Your feet should be together and stretched and your arms are besides of your legs.
• Inhale raises your entire body at 30 degree so that you can see your toes with eyes.
• Keep your palm on the thighs.
• Remain in the pose as long as you can maintain. Initially, it may be 20 seconds, increases the time up to 2 minutes.
• While maintaining the pose, feel the stretching on your navel area.
• Bring your body down with deep exhale and relax.
• Inhale –exhale slowly while maintaining the pose.

Advantages of Naukasana (Boat Pose);

• Improves the blood circulation.
• Good for developing six pack ABS.
• Good for diabetes patient to maintain the sugar level.
• Helps to reduce belly fat.
• Improve the function of digestion.
• Regulates the function of pancreas, liver and lungs.
• Improves the function of kidney, thyroids and prostate glands.
• Strengthens abdominal muscles.
• Strengthens the muscles of thigh, hips, necks and shoulder.

Therapeutics:

• Diabetes
• Weight Loss
• Digestive disorders
• Backache
• Hernia
• Gas trouble
• Constipation

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