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Half Boat Pose

Ardha Navasana

Core Beginner

Half Boat Pose (Ardha Navasana) is a beginner seated balance. Deep lower-abdominal strength.

Sage line drawing of Half Boat Pose

How to cue it

  1. Lower legs and torso toward floor, keep both lifted
  2. Low back stays connected

At a glance

Drishti
Toward toesWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Seated balance
Level
Beginner
Chakra
Solar Plexus (Manipura)

Take care

Low back: modify range.

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