Take care with: lower back, neck
If you have trouble with your lower back or neck, check with a doctor or physio first. In the app we automatically swap this exercise for a gentler one when you report it.
Boat pose
How to
- 1
Sit down with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
- 2
Lean back slightly with a straight back and your chest lifted.
- 3
Lift your feet so your shins are parallel to the floor and reach your arms forward.
- 4
Balance on your sit bones without rounding your back and breathe smoothly.
Tips
Easier version: hold the backs of your thighs or keep your toes on the floor.
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