Naukasana strengthens the navel region and keeps it in place. The advantage of this asana is that it relaxes and rejuvenates the nervous system and energizes the body.
Most Indian health systems believe nabhi or the navel centre regulates the function of the digestive system. According to them, as long as the nabhi is in the correct position, no digestive problem, no digestive problem can occur. however, the nabhi can get displaced due to lifting heavy weights or by the twisting of an ankle.
They check the naval’s position by inserting a finger into the navel in the morning when the stomach is empty. The naval is pressed down a little so that we can feel a slight throbbing if the position of the navel is correct, if it is not, various methods can be applied to bring it back to the right place. This may sound improbable but it often leads to a dramatic improvement in the digestive system, Yoga too considers manipura chakra at the naval centre as one which controls digestion.
To maintain the good health of this chakra, the anti-gastric pawan muktasana series is recommended. Of then all, naukasana series is ideal to strengthen the navel region and to keep the nabhi in its place. The added advantage of this asana is that it relaxes and rejuvenates the nervous system and energize the body.
It also has cosmetic calues as it tightens the abdominal muscles, making it firm and flat, which becomes a must for most women as their abdominal tends to become slack after childbirth.
Naukasana technique
Lie down on your back
Take a deep breath
Lift your legs, arms and trunk and balance yourself on your hips.
The head, hands and feet should be one foot above the ground and at the same level (The body should assume the shape of a boat)
Hold the position for as long as you can hold the breath. This would be ideally to the point where the abdomen starts quivering.
Exhaling, return slowly to the supine position.
Rest till your breathing becomes normal
Repeat 5 times
Not recommended for the people with back ailments, heart problems and hernia.
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