Cobra Yoga Pose or Bhujangasana helps to counter the effects of being hunched over at the computor or on your phone.
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COBRA POSE BENEFITS
Cobra Yoga Pose helps to counter the effects of being hunched over at the computor or on your phone
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Stretch and Strength
Cobra Pose stimulates and strengthens both the front and back parts of the upper body. The muscles of the shoulders, upper back, middle back, lower back, and stomach are stretched to the maximum levels and also stimulates and strengthens hands and ankle joints which normally do not get stretched.
Flexibility
Cobra Pose increases the Flexibility in the body by stretching and contracting various muscles. The chest and rib cage are opened and stretched which gives strength to the core muscles. It also works on the posture of the person and corrects the minor defects in the spine.
Breathing
Cobra Pose opens the chest and ensures free, deep, and easy breathing. The chest is expanded and stretched which strengthens the chest and rib cage.
All pores in the chest are opened fully which helps in smooth and deep breathing which ensures optimum supply of oxygen in the whole body. It helps to cure all respiratory-related ailments in the body.
All pores in the chest are opened fully which helps in smooth and deep breathing which ensures optimum supply of oxygen in the whole body. It helps to cure all respiratory-related ailments in the body.
Stimulate Organs
Digestion Process
Cobra Pose very efficiently works on the muscles of the stomach by putting lots of stretch and pressure on the stomach muscles which helps in correcting all digestion-related issues. It also helps in giving relief from gastric-related ailments and helps in curing constipation and indigestion.
Flexible Spine
The full stretching of the spine, its upper, middle, and lower parts make the entire spine very flexible. A Flexible Spine is very useful in performing other yoga poses as well.
Improvement in Blood Circulation
Cobra Pose makes the blood circulation in the body very effectively. When fresh blood Rows through various organs it cures many diseases and also gives strength to them to withstand infections and injuries.
Menstrual Cramps and Urinary Bladder
Bhujangasana is very beneficial for women who experience excessive abdominal pain and discomfort during their monthly periods. It stretches and tones the organs of the abdomen and relieves the body of menstrual cramps. Cobra pose also helps in curing all disorders of the urinary bladder.
COBRA POSE STEP by STEP
Lie on your stomach, toes pointing straight back, hands underneath the shoulders, elbows close to the body. Legs engaged, pull the belly in and up
As you inhale, lift your chest from the back of your heart. Roll the collarbones up and firm the shoulder blades into the upper back, slightly down along the spine
Lift your head last. Open your heart, with no weight in the hands yet. Extend out through the toes
Come down again as you exhale. Repeat that two times
The third time you come up, use your hands to find your full expression of the pose. Lift your chest from the back of your heart, head follows. Come all the way up to a point where it feels good to you, still maintaining a connection from the pelvis to the legs
Bring the side ribs forward, draw the upper arm bones back, lengthen the neck.
Feel the backbend through the entire spine. You can look up, but only if you maintain length in the back of the neck, otherwise keep your gaze forwards so your neck is comfortable
Stay for 5 to 10 breaths
To come out, lower the body down on as you exhale and take a rest lying on your belly or in Child’s pose.
As you inhale, lift your chest from the back of your heart. Roll the collarbones up and firm the shoulder blades into the upper back, slightly down along the spine
Lift your head last. Open your heart, with no weight in the hands yet. Extend out through the toes
Come down again as you exhale. Repeat that two times
The third time you come up, use your hands to find your full expression of the pose. Lift your chest from the back of your heart, head follows. Come all the way up to a point where it feels good to you, still maintaining a connection from the pelvis to the legs
Bring the side ribs forward, draw the upper arm bones back, lengthen the neck.
Feel the backbend through the entire spine. You can look up, but only if you maintain length in the back of the neck, otherwise keep your gaze forwards so your neck is comfortable
Stay for 5 to 10 breaths
To come out, lower the body down on as you exhale and take a rest lying on your belly or in Child’s pose.
Beginners’ Tips
Take your time in this backbend. Only go so far as it feels comfortable. Keep your belly engaged and lower back long. Maintain the connection with your hips on the floor
Keep your shoulders relaxed and the base of your neck soft Point your elbows backwards rather than out to the sides
Keep your shoulders relaxed and the base of your neck soft Point your elbows backwards rather than out to the sides
Watch out for
If you feel a strain in your lower back, lower yourself slightly or work with Sphinx pose – with your forearms on the mat
If you have any wrist pain try bringing your hands further in front of you or slightly pointing out to decrease the angle. Or come on to your forearms as in Sphinx pose.
If you have any wrist pain try bringing your hands further in front of you or slightly pointing out to decrease the angle. Or come on to your forearms as in Sphinx pose.
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