NAUKASANA
Method of Practice: Naukasana (Boat Pose)
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Lie flat on your back with your legs together and your arms resting alongside your body. -
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Take a deep breath. As you exhale, simultaneously lift your chest and legs off the floor, extending your arms toward your feet. -
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Keep your eyes, fingertips, and toes aligned in a straight line. -
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Feel the contraction of your abdominal muscles and the tension around your navel region. -
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Hold the pose while breathing deeply and normally. -
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As you exhale, slowly lower your body back to the floor and relax. -
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Repeat 3–5 times.
Benefits of Naukasana (Boat Pose)
- Tones and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, hips, and thighs.
- Helps reduce abdominal fat.
- Improves digestion and metabolism, providing relief from constipation, gas, and other digestive discomforts.
- Strengthens the spine.
- Calms the mind and helps reduce stress.
Particularly Beneficial / Supportive Practice For
- Particularly beneficial for diabetes mellitus, abdominal obesity, digestive disorders, and lower back pain.
- Also serves as a supportive practice for thyroid disorders, respiratory problems, menstrual cramps, and improving blood circulation.
Contraindications / Precautions
- Do not perform this pose if you have:
- A serious spinal disorder
- Hernia
- Peptic ulcer
- Migraine
- Frequent dizziness or vertigo
- Pregnancy
- Note: If you have high or low blood pressure or heart disease, practice this pose only under the guidance of a qualified physician or yoga expert.
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