Yoga : Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

Bhujangasan seems to be like a snake, so the name of this asana is Bhujangasan. Bhujangasan is an important feature of Suryanamaskar (Sun Salution) and Padma Sadhana which is very beneficial for our body. It makes the muscles of the chest and waist flexible and removes any tension in the waist. Surely, Bhujangasan will prove very beneficial for those ailments related to the spinal cord. In women it helps in controlling blood vessels in the uterus. A patient ailment related to kidney or any problem related to the stomach, this easy posture is a solution to all the problems.

How to do Bhujangasana?

1. Lay flat on stomach on the floor, keep the pedestal and the head straight on the ground.
2. Keep feet straight, keep legs and ankles together.
3. Both hands and ankles should be parallel to the body.
4. Taking a long breathe, with the help of your hands gently raise the head, then the chest and later the stomach. Keep the navel on the floor.
5. Now, lifting the body, stretch backwards with the help of hands.
   Observe: Maintain uniform weight on both sides.
6. By breathing consciously, straighten both hands together by stretching back; raise the neck and look upwards.

Benefits
1.Relieves the shoulders and neck from stress.
2.Strengthen the stomach muscles
3.Strengthening the entire back and shoulders.
4.Makes the spinal cord and the medial part more flexible.
5.Get rid from fatigue and stress
6.Highly beneficial for asthma and other respiratory disorders (this asana is not recommended when you get asthma attack).

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@baerdic and @yoga-trail, this post is my small contribution to the Yoga community.

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