Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose

Bhujanga means “cobra”. Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose resembles the cobra with its crowned head raised majestically. The lumbar spine is arched, strongly stretching the abdomen. A useful counterstretch for Bhujangasana’s strong push-up is Balasana .

Technique

• Lie face down.
• Press your palms against the floor at the height of your shoulders.
• Use your back muscles to raise your head and upper torso, then use your arms.
• Stretch your arms, arch the thoracic section of your spine.
• Look forward.

Weather

15 to 30 seconds.

Benefits

• Strengthens the spine.
• Revitalizes the chest and lungs, shoulders and abdomen.
• Firms the buttocks
• Stimulates the abdominal organs
• Helps relieve stress and fatigue
• Open the heart and lungs
• Relieves sciatica
• Avoid lumbago, sciatica and asthma

Contraindications

Do not perform this asana if you have the following injuries or ailments;

• Back injury
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Headache
• Pregnancy