How to do Boat Pose | Paripurna Navasana Tutorial with Briohny Smyth

Learn how to do Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana). This free beginner video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Boat Pose. Continue practicing with this full-length yoga class: https://alomov.es/boat_pose_YT

Boat Pose is balancing pose that strengthens your core and works your lower body. Another variation of this pose is Half Boat Pose.

Here are some health benefits of Boat Pose:
- Tones your abdominal muscles
- Strengthens your hips and spine
- Stretches your hamstrings
- Stimulates thyroid, kidney, and intestinal functions
- Improves balance and core stability


How to do Boat Pose:
1. Start in a seated position with your legs together and your knees bent. Place your hands behind you and lift up onto your fingertips. Lift your chest up while drawing in your ribs and navel.
2. Lean back just enough to come to the very back of your sitz bones and lift your legs up. Point your toes, squeeze your inner thighs together, and engage your core.
3. For an extra challenge, send your arms forward in line with your legs. For even more of a challenge, straighten your legs and lift your chest and your gaze up.

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