Boatpose
- Sanskrit
- Navasana
- English
- Boat pose
- Last challenge
- New Soul Year
Navasana, targets the solar plexus chakra. Use a BOSU for additional challenge or alternate lifting legs to build hip flexor strength.
Variations: Revolved Boat and modification with bent legs. ”Bound boat” is however not a boat variation, but a named asana on its own: Ubhaya Padangusthasana.
How to do Boatpose
- Start with modification with bend knees and holding knees, hold five breaths, gaze at toes
- Release knees in next set, hold five breaths
- Go for full version in last set with extended legs, hold five breaths