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(Paripurna Navasana) (Full Boat Pose)

Posture Full Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)
Procedure

1: Pull in your legs and grab your upper legs on the back side below the knees. Tilt your upper body backwards so that your lower back carries your weight and the entire upper back is aligned in a straight perpendicular line.

2: Slightly pull your legs with your arms to maintain the posture.

3: Extend your arms forward and parallel to the floor.

4: Stretch your legs and feet together. See to it that your back remains straight. When you find the position easy, you can reduce the stretching power of your arms without changing the position. Eventually bring your arms along the body parallel to the floor and focus on a particular spot for your balance. Quietly breathe in and out through your belly and try to maintain your relaxation during your efforts.

Releasing To release: slowly exhale, release the arms and slowly lower the legs to the floor.
Duration Breathe and hold for 3-6 breaths, keeping your gaze locked onto one point.
Internal Effects
bulletStrengthens the abdominal muscles, the legs and the lower back. 
bulletBeneficial to those with kidney, thyroid, prostate and intestine problems. 
bulletA great stress reliever and also improves digestion
Contraindications

 

bulletDuring pregnancy avoid this yoga posture as it compresses the abdomen.
bulletIf you are suffering from headaches do not attempt this posture.
bulletIf you have upset stomach or diarrhea do not practice this yoga posture because of the compression of the abdomen.

 

 

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