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BOAT POSE

Begin sitting on the floor. Legs straight, back long.

Lengthen through the heels and take the head to the roof to create 90 degree angle.

Place palms on the floor at your hips, fingers pointing towards your feet.

Straighten your arms to lengthen the spine.

Take your awareness to your sit bones. Make sure that they are taking your weight evenly.

Exhaling recline slightly and bring your legs up. Maintain the 90 degree angle and keep the weight even through your sit bones.

Extend the arms parallel to the ground at shoulder height, palms facing.

Maintain posture for 5-10 breaths.

Exhaling, palms back to the ground and lower legs to starting seated position.

BENEFITS
BENEFITS

Improves balance.

Lengthens hamstrings and lower back.

Resilience.

Inner focus.

BEGINNERS ADVICE
BEGINNERS ADVICE

Keep palms on the ground. Priority is straight legs.

Only bring legs as high as quality allows.

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE

Remain in posture for more breaths and bring legs up higher.

Repeat the posture a number of time to challenge body and mind.

ADJUSTMENTS / WHAT TO LOOK FOR
ADJUSTMENTS / WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Excessive curvature of the spine. A long spine is desired through out the posture.

Excessive bending at the knees. Straight legs are the priority during this posture. Lower legs until quality is regained.

Holding breath. Breathing is the key to a more comfortable challenge.

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