Naukasana Back-Bending Pose
Sumedh Dongare Artist The asana strengthens the abdominal muscles, the legs and the lower back. Paripurna Naukasana is said to relieve stress, improve digestion and aid the lower abdominal organs: kidney, intestines, and prostate for men. It can also stimulate the thyroid.It helps to improve concentration and enervates numbness in mind. It builds willpower, determination and self control. Ardha Naukasana works on the upper abdominal organs: pancreas, gall bladder, spleen and liver.