Naukasana | Boat Pose
is prounced as NAUK-AAHS-uh-nuh. This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes – that of a boat. Basically Naukasana helps to strengthen the lungs, liver and pancreas. Helps to increases the circulation of blood and maintain the sugar level. Naukasana is a posture in which our body takes the shape of boat. It makes circulation of blood and oxygen around abdomen and lower back at a time much faster. Naukasana is good for those who wishes to reduce belly and wants to develop abs muscles.↑
Precaution of 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. ↑
Procedure of 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 and relax. ↑
Benefits of naukasana
- Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.
- Tones the leg and arm muscles.
- Useful for people with hernia.Helps to reduce belly fat.
- Improve the function of digestion.
- Good for developing six pack ABS.
- Regulates the function of pancreas, liver and lungs.
- Strengthens abdominal muscles.
- Good for diabetes patient to maintain the sugar level.
- Improves the blood circulation.
- Strengthens the muscles of thigh, hips, necks and shoulder.
- Improves the function of kidney, thyroids and prostate glands. ↑
