Core Poses
Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose)

Level: Intermediate
Ardha = half. Nava = ship or boat.
Organizing the Pose
- • Come into Dandasana (Staff Pose).
• Interlock the fingers behind the head.
• Exhale and lift the legs up.
• Exhale and concave the trunk, reaching the waist back. Lower the legs so that the toes are at eye level. Hold this position.
• Exhale and either lower down to the floor with control or come back to Dandasana (Staff Pose).
Variation
• Lower the waist to the floor: