Nauka means a boat and Asana means pose. In Naukasana the body takes the shape of a boat in the final position, hence the name Naukasana. Naukasana is good for those who wish to reduce belly fat and for developing the Abs muscles.

The steps for Naukasana are as follows :

1) Lie flat on the floor with hands on the sides. Let the palms face downwards.
2) Start Inhaling and simultaneously raise the legs, arms and the upper body.
3) The weight of the body will rest entirely on the buttocks. In the raised position, the toes should line up with the palms.
4) Hold the breath and remain in this position for as long as you are comfortable.
5) While returning to the original position exhale.

Yoga practices can make us more and more sensitive to subtler and subtler sensations in the body. Paying attention to and staying with finer and finer sensations within the body is one of the surest ways to steady the wandering mind.
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