The term bhujangasana is broken down into
two parts in sanskrit, bhujanga meaning snake and asana meaning posture or
seat.
Description
Bhujangasana, also known as the cobra, is
the sixth of the 12 basic postures of hatha yoga. It is also the first of three
back- strengthening exercises done as part of a normal yoga class. It is a
simple form, which the chest is lifted off the floor with the arms at the
sides.
Verbal signs:
1
Lie prone on the floor, stretch
your legs back with the top of your feet to the floor and ankles to the roof.
Spread your hands on the floor parallel to your shoulders and hug your elbows
back into your body.
2
Press the top of your feet and
thighs and the pubis firmly into the floor.
Take a deep breath and begin to
straighten the arms to lift the chest off the floor. Press the tailbone towards
the pubis and lift the pubis towards the navel. Do not harden the buttocks
during this position
4
Firm the shoulder blades
against the back, puffing the side ribs forward. Lift through the top of the
sternum but avoid pushing the front ribs forward.
5
Hold the pose anywhere from 15
to 30 seconds, breathing easily. Release back to the floor with an exhalation.
Benefits
The following list provides the benefits
for bhujangasana
Strengthen the spine
Firms the buttocks
Helps relieve stress and
fatigue
4
Soothes sciatica
Therapeutic for asthma
Stretches the chest, lungs,
shoulders, and abdomen
Opens the heart and lungs
Caution
Do not attempt the following yoga position
if you have any of the following
Back injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Headache
Pregancy
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