March 24th, 2007 | admin

Naukasana or nauka asana is a yoga pose in which the person assumes the curved shape of a boat, hence the name. Nauka is a boat or a ship.

The Procedure for Naukasana Yoga Pose

1. Lay flat on your stomach, with legs together and hands stretched forward and palm face down.

2. Slowly and simultaneously raise your legs, hands head and trunk. Stop before reaching 45 degrees. Take care not to bend legs at knees.

3. The body weight is balanced at the abdomen. Breathe normally while in this posture.

4. While returning, place your head and shoulders on ground after putting the legs down.

Benefits of Naukasana Yoga Pose

It strengthens abdominal muscles. It relieves back pain and digestive problems.

Notes

Persons suffering from high blood pressure, heart problems, hernia and ulcers shall not practice this.