Yoga : Naukasana - The boat pose
In this asana body is held like a boat(Nauka), therefore it is called Naukasana.
How to do Naukasana?
- Lie down on the back and join both feet together. Put both hands together with the body.
- Take a long deep breathe and slowly exhaling take your both the hands near the feet and also lift your legs and chest.
- Your eyes, fingers and feet should be in a straight line.
- Feel the strain in the navel due to contraction of stomach muscles.
- Take long deep breathe and stay in the asana
- While exhaling, slowly come to the ground and rest.
Benefits of Naukasana
- Strengthens waist and stomach muscles.
- Strengthens hands and feet and gives the correct shape.
- Beneficial for Hernia's patients.
Contradictions of the Naukasana
- If you have any problems related to low blood pressure, headache, migraine or any back, then do not do this asana.
- Asthma and heart patients do not do this asana.
- Women should not do this posture during pregnancy and first two days of menstrual cycle.
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Hey @mrs.ginger, great post! I enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work! It's always nice to see good content here on Steemit! :)
@exxodus, thank you so much :) I practice yoga daily, and it feels good to share your experience and to promote some good piece of work.
Good one there 🖒
I would like to know the best time of the day you practice such yoga(Naukasana)
Hey Thanks :)
The best time to practice yoga is before sunrise. But if you couldn't make it then you can practice in the evening. You are not supposed eat 2 hours before practicing yoga.
Bless your heart Ginger, keep the good content coming :)
Thank you so much :) Appreciate it.