Paripūrṇa nāvāsana

Paripurna Navasana (Sanskrit: परिपूर्णनावासन; IAST: paripūrṇanāvāsana) or Full Boat Pose[1] is an asana.

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words paripurna meaning "full", nava meaning "boat",[2] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat",[3] thus the literal translation is "Full Boat Pose", in which the body could be imagined to resemble a boat, entirely balanced on the buttocks.

Benefits

The asana strengthens the abdominal muscles, the legs and the lower back. Regular practise is also claimed to relieve stress and kidney, thyroid, prostate and intestinal problems, as well as improve digestion.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yoga Journal - Full Boat Pose". http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/489. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
  2. ^ Active Interest Media, Inc. (August 1996). Yoga Journal. Active Interest Media, Inc.. p. 51. ISSN 01910965. http://books.google.com/books?id=fekDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA51. Retrieved 25 June 2011. 
  3. ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. http://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  4. ^ Mitchell, Carol (19 June 2003). Yoga on the ball: enhance your yoga practice using the exercise ball. Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. p. 80. ISBN 9780892819997. http://books.google.com/books?id=b8Xgqsbp_6oC&pg=PA80. Retrieved 25 June 2011. 

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