Prone Backbend • Beginner
Bhujangasana
Cobra Pose
About Bhujangasana
Bhujangasana strengthens back extensor muscles while expanding heart and lungs.
How to Perform Bhujangasana
- Lie face down with legs straight, tops of feet pressing into mat.
- Place hands under shoulders, elbows hugged to ribs.
- Inhale, gently lift head, chest, and upper belly using back muscles.
- Keep shoulders down away from ears for 3-5 breaths; exhale lower down.
Key Benefits
- Strengthens spinal column and posterior chain.
- Stretches chest, lungs, and abdomen.
- Stimulates abdominal organs and relieves fatigue.
Breathing Guidance
Inhale to lift chest; breathe steadily without holding breath.
Precautions & Safety
Avoid in pregnancy or acute lower back conditions.
Tips for Beginners
Focus on lengthening forward and up rather than pushing high with hands.