Pronunciation: Ard-hah Bhoo-jahng-gah-suh-nuh
Meaning: Ardha = Half, Bhujang = Serpent/Snake, Asana = Pose
Pose Type: Prone
Level: Basic

Ardha Bhujangasana has several health benefits from head to toe. It is one of the best Asanas for addressing back problems.

Instructions

1. Lie flat on your stomach, facing the floor.
2. Place your palms and elbows on the ground, with palms closer to your head and chin.
3. Keep your legs together. If you have back problems, keep your legs apart by 1–2 feet.
4. Inhale and raise your head to your navel region.
5. Adjust your elbows so they are directly below your shoulders. Press the bottoms of your forearms, elbows, and hands into the mat, keeping them parallel.
6. Look up slightly and hold this Pose for at least two to three deep breaths.
7. Exhale and return to the starting position.
8. Repeat this process 2  more times.

Benefits of Ardha Bhujangasana (Half Cobra Pose)

1. Aids in realigning spinal discs and relieving back pain or backache.
2. Improves lung capacity.
3. Tones the buttocks, thighs, and abdominal organs.
4. Supports digestion.
5. Boosts energy levels.
6. Suitable for managing gynecological disorders.
7. It helps activate Kundalini, also known as bioenergy potential.