Full Boat Pose

Paripūrṇa Nāvāsana

Full Boat Pose
CategoryCore TypeStrength LevelIntermediate Hold25 sec MusclesCore, Legs BreathingEven breathing without holding the breath

A variation of: Boat Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterSitting, lift your straight legs off the floor to a forty-five degree angle and lean back slightly. Reach your arms forward, parallel to the floor.
  2. HoldYour body forms a firm V shape. Don't let your lower back collapse, and keep your chest open. If your legs shake, bend your knees.
  3. ExitExhale and gently lower your legs.

Benefits

A classic core builder: abs, back, and hip flexors.

Cautions

  • Lumbar disc herniation
  • Pregnancy

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Where it appears

  • Power Wave 12 min · Intermediate · voice-guided in the app subscription

Similar poses

Half Boat Pose Half Boat Pose Intermediate Raised Legs Pose Raised Legs Pose Intermediate Boat Flow Boat Flow Intermediate Both Big Toes Pose Both Big Toes Pose Intermediate Low-Angle Leg Raise Low-Angle Leg Raise Intermediate Side-Lying Double Leg Lift Side-Lying Double Leg Lift Intermediate

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