Ardha Navasana: Find Balance and Core Strength in Half Boat Pose | Yoga - How to do Half Boat Pose

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half booat pose or Arta navasana is a core strengthening yoga pose that targets the abdominals and hip flexors in this ASA the practitioner balances on their sitting bones with the legs lifted and the upper body reclined back creating a vshape with the body now let's explore how to do this yoga assana start in a seated position with your knees bent and your hands placed next to your hips keep your back straight lean backwards slightly lift your feet so that your shins are parallel to the floor extend your arms forward in line with your shoulders and your palms facing each other hold hold and breathe release with an exhale artha navasana engages the Deep core muscles including the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis helping to improve core stability and endurance it also strengthens the hip flexors and quadriceps while promoting spinal awareness and alignment ignment incorporate half booat pose into your yoga routine to build a strong and stable core while enhancing overall body awareness focus on maintaining a steady breath and lifting the chest Towards the Sky to avoid collapsing in the upper back modify the pose by bending the knees or placing the hands behind the thighs if needed and listen to your body to find the VAR a that suits you best as with any yoga practice approach Arda navasana with mindfulness and respect for your body's limitations [Music] namaste