Cobra pose (Bhujangasan )

Muscle System : Back, Neck, Legs

Level of Difficulty : H

Timing : Morning

Accessories needed : Yoga mat

Benefits : Bhujangasana may strengthen the spine, stretch the chest, shoulders, and abdomen, firm the Buttocks , and relieve stress and fatigue. Traditional texts say that Bhujangasana increases body heat, destroys disease, and awakens kundalini.

Overview :

Bhujangasana is one of the best yoga poses for beginners as it is a simple ‘backward bending asana’. The term Bhujangasana is a combination of the words ‘bhujanga’ (the Sanskrit word for snake or serpent) and asana (meaning posture).
Bhujangasana stretches the muscles in the shoulders, chest and abdomen and helps to decrease stiffness of the lower back. It is one of the best yoga postures for those looking to increase upper body flexibility. Basic yoga poses such as Bhujangasana are ideal yoga exercises for beginners as these yoga postures help to tone the muscles that are required for more strenuous poses.”
“How To Perform Bhujangasana?
Perform the Bhujangasana on an empty stomach, preferably as part of a morning routine. You can include a few preparatory poses in your routine too; learn a couple of Bhujangasana prep poses such as Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Dog Facing pose) and Setup Bandhasana (Bridge pose) before you learn how to do Cobra pose.
These prep poses for Bhujangasana will help to warm up and relax your muscles which will make it easier to perform Bhujangasana. Below is a step-wise guide on how to perform Bhujangasana.