Boat pose is dreaded by many because it makes you dig deep in those abdominal muscles to find it, then hold it. Holding it is the hard part. But here's the secret about boat: it gets easier the more you do it. It's one of those no pain, no gain poses that will hurt less as you build your muscles and stamina, and your reward will be, well, that you can hold boat pose for longer. You'll also have a rock solid core that will make other yoga poses seem like a piece of cake. Here's how to do boat the right way. Hope this tip floats your boat: