Navasana (Boat Pose)
Navasana
Ubhaya Padangusthasana
Ardha Navasana
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Navasana
- na-VAHS-ana
- “nava” = boat
- “paripurna navasana” = full boat
- “ardha navasana” = half boat
- Boat Pose
Ubhaya Padangusthasana
- Both Feet Big Toe Pose
- Also known as: Balancing Stick
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
- Upward Facing Intense Stretch of the West Pose
- Also known as: Upward Facing Forward Bend
Heart of Pose
- Hip Flexor
- Ab Strengthener
Notes
- Paripurna Navasana (Full or Complete Boat): Thighs at 45-50° angle from floor
- Ardha Navasana (Half Boat): Trunk & legs to about 30° — toes at eye level
- Challenging core strengthener that brings heat and vitality
- Can contribute to a better sitting posture over time
- Provides good conditioning for arm balances (due to work in abdominals, hip flexors and legs plus balance)