Full Boat Pose – Paripurna Navasana
January 12th, 2010
This pose tones the lower back, abdomenal muscles and the hip flexors. It stimulates the large and small intestines, kidneys, prostate glands and thyroid. This pose also improves digestion and relieves stress.
On a thick, folded blanket, sit with your knees bent and your feet flat on the blanket. With your arms extended parallel to the floor, lean backward with your head and spine in a straight line. Now extend your legs forward so that they are parallel to the floor with your feet pointed forward.
Once you have mastered this position for at least six breaths, then extend your legs upward forming a “V” shape. You should reach your arms forward to keep balance.