Hi! Everyone, I hope you all are well and safe. Today, I gonna tell you an amazing posture which helps to increase the flexibility of the spine. It stretches the chest while strengthening the spine and shoulders. It also helps to open the lungs, which is therapeutic for asthma. This pose also stimulates the abdominal organs, improving digestion. An energizing backbend, cobra reduces stress and fatigue. It also firms and tones the shoulders, abdomen, and buttocks, and helps to ease the pain of sciatica, Cobra Pose increases the mobility of the spine, strengthens spinal support muscles, and can help relieve back pain. It opens the chest and the front of the body. Read the full post to know about how to do it? and benefits of this pose?
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Q. - What is Cobra Pose?
- Bhujangasana or Cobra pose is a reclining back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. It is commonly performed in a cycle of asana in Surya namaskar as an alternative to Urdhua Mukha suanasana. The pose may be entered from a prone position or from a downward dog. The palms are placed under the shoulders, pushing down until the hips lift slightly. The backs of the feet rest on the ground, the legs outstretched, the gaze is directed forwards, giving the preparatory pose for the full pose, The back is arched until the arms are straight, and the gaze is directed straight upwards or a little backward. The legs remain on the ground, unlike in the similar upward Dog pose.
Q. - Benefits of Cobra Pose?
- Increases flexibility.
- Tones the abdomen.
- Strengthens the arms and shoulders.
- Decreases stiffness of the lower back.
- Stretches muscles in the shoulder, chest, and abdominals.
- Improve menstrual irregularities.
- Elevates mood.
- Firms and tones the buttocks.
- Stimulates organs in the abdomen, like the kidneys.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Relieves stress and fatigue.
- Opens the chest and helps to clear the passages of the heart and lungs.
- Improves digestion.
- It helps to ease symptoms of asthma.
Q. - Procedure of Cobra Pose?
- To start the pose, lie on your stomach and place your forehead on the floor.
- You can have your feet together, or hip-width apart.
- Keep top of your feet pressing against the floor.
- Place your hands underneath your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Draw your shoulder blades back and down, and try to maintain this throughout the pose.
- Draw your pubic bone towards the floor to stabilize your lower back and press your feet actively on to the floor.
- With the next inhale, start lifting your head and chest of the floor. Be mindful of opening the chest and don't place your weight on to your hands. Keep the elbow slightly bend and keep your back muscle engaged. Take your hands off from the floor for a moment to see what is a comfortable, maintainable height for you.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed.
- With exhale lower yourself back onto the ground.
- Take 2-3 rounds of inhaling yourself up into the cobra and exhaling down to the floor then hold for 2-3 full breaths, and come back down. Rest on the floor for few breaths, or enjoy child pose as a genital counterpose.
Q. - Contradictions for Cobra Pose?
- Those with severe back problems relating to the spine should clearly avoid this yoga pose.
- Someone having neck problems relating to spondylitis should clearly avoid this yoga pose.
- Someone suffering from stomach disorders like ulcers should ensure proper guidance while doing this yoga pose or avoid this yoga pose if discomfort is seen or felt.
- Pregnant women should avoid this yoga pose.
- Someone suffering from severe asthma should avoid this pose.
Q. - Precautions for Cobra Pose?
- Don't keep your body stiff.
- Don't force yourself too much practicing it.
- Don't keep your arms straight. Keep your elbow outwards.
- Don't raise your body too up making L shape.
Do this daily for 10 minutes and see results. #Stay fit #Stay healthy
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