core yoga

boat pose or navasana posture is one of themost effective postures to help strengthen the core muscles. many variations of thisposture help to build strength and go deeper and deeper into the core. start in a seated posture on the mat. bringthe feet together, knees touching. take the palms on to the inside of the knees,inhale, lengthen through the spine, making

core yoga, sure you are sitting on your sitting bones. as you lengthen, inhale and lean back, comingon to the toes and very slowly lift the feet up, bringing the lower legs parallel to theground. and then if this feels good, inhale, straighten the arms up. all the while keepyour back nice and straight, toes pointing

out. inhale and exhale, breathing nice andfreely and you can hold here for five to ten breathe and then when you are ready to release,just take the palms onto the back of the knees, relax the feet down and there you go - boat pose!