Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Bhujang = Snake, Asana = Pose or Posture
Steps
- Lie flat on your stomach, facing the floor.
- Keep the toe and tops of your feet pressing against the floor and if necessary you can apart the legs.
- Bring your hands by your chest, bend your elbows straight back and keep them closer to the body on your sides and chin on the ground.
- Inhale, lift your head and chest off the floor.
- Keep the elbows slightly bent without too much strain on your shoulders. Point your elbows backwards and keep them closer to the rib cage.
- Raise your upper body above the ground and slightly bent backwards.
- Hold the pose for about 2-3 deep breaths.
- Exhale, slowly come down.
- Repeat this asana 2 more times.
Tips
- If you are not able to do bhujangasana, please try Ardha Bhujangasana first for a few days.
- Once your back is flexible, try the bhujangasana.
Benefits
- Aids in realigning spinal discs.
- Relieves back pain or backache.
- Improve your lung capacity.
- Tones the buttocks, thighs and abdominal organs.
- Good for digestion.
- Boosts energy levels.
- Good for gynecological disorders.
- It activates kundalini which is also called bio-energy potential.