Mandy - May 18， 2022

How To Use a Yoga Strap for Boat Pose

Yoga props are important for providing a little extra support in some poses. Using tools like yoga blocks or yoga straps can help offset a limited range of motion or tightness and help make a pose easier to get into and hold.

How to use a yoga strap for Boat pose? Now let’s take a look at some effective stretches and strengthening using the multi-loop yoga strap.

【Benefits to use yoga straps for Boat Pose】

Strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and spine.
Stimulates the kidneys, thyroid and prostate glands, and intestines.

【Instructions for how to use yoga straps for Boat Pose】

1)Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor. Place the strap around the soles of your feet and hold the two ends with each hand; lift the chest, engaging the back muscles as you inhale.
2)Engage your inner thighs and draw your lower belly in and up.
Tip back on the back of your sitting bones and lift your feet up to about knee height, toes spread out.
Bring your arms upward to straighten the strap.
To go further, straighten your legs
Stay for 2-5 breaths, work up to 10 breaths.
To come out of the pose, on an exhalation bring your feet down, and sit with a straight spine.