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Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

About This Pose

Lie prone, hands under shoulders, press the chest forward and up with elbows slightly bent, pelvis grounded.

Benefits

  • Strengthens the back extensors, opens the chest, improves spinal extension

Cautions & Modifications

  • Wrist injury
  • pregnancy (second trimester onward)

Details

Category
Prone & All-Fours Poses
Level
Beginner
Sanskrit
Bhujangasana

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