Naukasana is a traditional posture. Its reference is not found in old Yoga-Texts but tradition is old. In the final position of this Asana, the body resembles the form of a boat, hence, it is named Naukasana.
Technique :-- Take supine position with legs together, hands together by the side of the body, palm resting on the ground.
- Slowly raise your legs together;simultaneously, raise the head and trunk also, and stop at 45° angle.
- While returning to the original position first place your trunk and head on the ground.
- Now slowly bring down your legs and hands and lie on the ground as in the first position.
- Do not bend legs at the knee.
- Release the Asana before you get pain in abdominal muscles.
- This Asana is more useful in Diabetese and Dyspepsia.
- Those suffering from hypertension, heart disease an lumbar spondilitis should not practise it.