Parśva Nāvāsana

Parśva means side. Nava means a boat.
Technique:

• Come to Ardha Nāvāsana
  
• Exhale, tilt to right side lifting the left buttock few inches off the ground.
  
• Stay in this position for about half a minute to one minute with normal breathing.
  
• Inhale, come back to Ardha Nāvāsana.
  
• Exhale, tilt to left side lifting the right buttock few inches off the ground.
  
• Stay in this position for the same length of time.
  
• Inhale, come back to Ardha Nāvāsana and relax.
  

Benefits:

• Reduces fat at the sides of the waist.
  
• Strengthens the core and back muscles.
  

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