By Namita S Kalla | June 24, 2025 | Image: Canva
This pose deeply activates the abdominal muscles and builds strength around your centre, which supports better posture and protects your lower back from strain
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Holding the lifted leg position helps build resilience in the hip flexors, which are essential for stability, walking and daily movement without discomfort
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Balancing on your sit bones trains your body’s proprioception, helping you stay steady, stable and strong in both yoga and everyday activities
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Boat pose works the muscles around your spine and encourages you to sit tall, reducing slump and tension from long hours of sitting or stress
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The subtle pressure on your abdomen stimulates digestion and may help relieve bloating and sluggish metabolism by engaging the deep internal organs
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Engaging your entire midsection and holding steady encourages fresh blood flow through your core, which can leave you feeling more energised and alert
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Staying steady in boat pose requires focus and breath control, which naturally draws your attention away from anxious thoughts and toward the present moment
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As you hold and breathe, your diaphragm works harder, improving lung capacity and anchoring your breath as a tool for calm and clarity
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Balancing and breathing together teach your brain to stay with discomfort without reacting, which is key for stress management in everyday life
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Even when your body shakes, boat pose reminds you that you can stay steady through challenge, building both physical and emotional endurance over time
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