intermediate

Boat Pose

Navasana

nah-VAHS-ah-nah

A powerful core-stabilizing posture that balances the body on the tripod of the sitting bones. It builds fire in the belly and develops the mental stamina required to remain steady amidst challenge.

Chakras
PrimaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Toes
Quick Summary
  • Balance on your sitting bones and lift the chest.

  • Extend the legs to a 45-degree angle.

  • Reach the arms forward, parallel to the floor.

Foundation
  • Find the 'sweet spot' just behind the sitting bones; avoid rolling onto the lower back.

  • Keep the big toes touching and energy moving through the balls of the feet.

Alignment
  • Draw the shoulder blades down and back to keep the heart lifted.

  • The spine should remain long and diagonal; if the back rounds, bend the knees.

Inhale to broaden the collarbones and lift the sternum|exhale to draw the navel closer to the spine.
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