boat pose

Core strength asana

Boat pose is a yoga posture where the body forms a V-shape, balancing on the sitting bones with legs lifted and arms extended parallel to the floor.

The pose strengthens core muscles and challenges balance: Hold boat pose for five breaths.

Also called navasana, from Sanskrit for "boat."

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boat posecorpse pose

Supine yoga rest position

savasana · lying flat · fish pose · child's pose · prone position

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