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Yoga :
Naukasana (boat pose)
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Step 1 |
The word Nauka means boat in Sanskrit. This is because the body
resembles a boat in the final posture. If you want to lose weight with
yoga poses, you can repeat Naukasana more frequently and it will burn
extra fat from your belly and thighs.
Step 1 Lie on the floor on your abdomen with the chest and forehead
touching the ground. Keep your legs together and hands by the side.
Extend your hands in front parallel to each other. Make sure the upper
arms are touching the corresponding ears. Turn your palms and rest them
on the ground. Join all fingers.
Step 2 Inhale and raise your arms, head, neck, chest, trunk and
legs above the ground. Your arms should touch your ears and the legs
should be together.
Step 3 Pull your head further up. Your fingertips and toes need to
be at the same level. Your entire body need to be balanced on the
abdomen. Arch the spine as much as you can and extend the limbs. Your
body curvature should be prominent. Remain in this asana for as long as
you can hold your breath. Return your arms and legs to the floor while
exhaling. Practice this asana thrice.
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Step 2 |
However hernia and ulcer patients should refrain from engaging in
this asana.
Benefits of the asana
* Strengthens the hips, arms, thighs, knees, calves and feet.
* Spine attains flexibility with regular practice.
* Reduces excess fat from the abdomen.
* Improves digestion and relieves constipation.
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Step 3 |
Instructor: Roland Withanage
(Dip in yoga- India)
Model: Malki Nimesha
Pictures by Ruwan de Silva
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