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About this Practice
Boat Pose — a core-strengthening posture that builds abdominal and lower back strength, stimulates the kidneys and intestines, and improves digestion. The definitive posture for building solar plexus (Manipura) fire.
How to Practise
- 1
Sit with knees bent. Lean back slightly, spine long.
- 2
Lift feet, shins parallel to floor (or extend to 45°).
- 3
Balance on sit bones. Arms extend forward.
- 4
Engage core deeply; keep chest lifted.
- 5
Hold 5 breaths. Repeat 3–5 times.
Benefits
- ✓Strengthens core, hip flexors, and spine
- ✓Stimulates kidneys, intestines, and thyroid
- ✓Improves digestion
- ✓Builds concentration and willpower
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Asthma. Heart problems. Diarrhoea. Headache. Low blood pressure. Menstruation.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.