Time to Pause… BOAT POSE

‘July is a time of high energy and vitality. This desire for activity is an ideal time to practise boat pose, one of the most challenging poses for both body and mind,’ says yoga teacher Emma Conally-Barklem

BEGINNER Boat pose with feet on the floor This accessible version of the pose gives you more stability with feet placed on the floor in order to build strength gradually through focusing on the lower abdominal muscles. These muscles protect the back so they need to be developed before you attempt to lift your legs away from the floor. The gaze is straight ahead with strong arms at shoulder level to help recruit the deep back muscles. ADVANCED Twisted boat pose with feet off the floor This variation of the pose recruits the transverse abdominal muscles as both arms are taken over the leg in a spinal and abdominal twist. The twist poses an extra challenge for balance, so the palms of your hands are pressed together to engage the deep back muscles, which support…

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Spirit & Destiny (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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