Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
Sanskrit
English
Yoga Pose Type
Health Benefits
Improves: Diabetes, menstrual cramps, menopause
Revitalizes: Digestive system, reproductive system,
urinary system, respiratory system,
circulation, endocrine system, thyroids
Stretches: Chest
Strengthens: Shoulders, back, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, calves
Psychological Benefits
What I Like About This Pose
What I love about this pose is that it keeps your spine healthy. After a long day on my PC, I sometimes practice Bhujangasana to move the spine backward because we rarely do it in our daily lives. I also like to practice this pose when I feel dull in the morning because it is a great pose to stimulate your mind.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) Step-By-Step
Breathing
Inhalation: When lifting the upper body.
Exhalation: When lowering the upper body.
Tip’s For Beginners
When bending backwards, lift your navel upwards. This will protect your back. If you have any neck problems, instead of looking at the ceiling, look forward.
Props
Straighten your legs and keep them slightly apart. Squeeze your knees and point your toes backwards.
Head: Look at the ceiling.
Shoulders: Roll them back and pull them down.
Arms: Straighten them. The inside of your arms should be facing
each other and the palms of your hands should be in line with your shoulders.
Sternum: Lift it up.
Navel: Lift it up.
Legs: Press them firmly against the floor.
Breathe evenly. Return to your starting position.
Contraindications
Avoid this pose if you have following issues.
