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Yoga Exercise - Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)



The Cobra Pose is a great exercise for people with lower back aches. This posture decreases stiffness in the lower back, enlarges the chest, and strengthens the arms and shoulders. This Asana is also good to combat menstrual irregularities, and it helps relieve stress. Learn how to perform the Cobra Pose in this section.


STEP 1: Lie on your belly, while your head rests on your lower arms.

STEP 2: Raise your forehead, look upwards and stretch your hands backwards. Let your weight rest on your chest.

STEP 3: The head falls a little backwards towards your back and the backward movement proceeds from the neck and the chin. Move your belly further backward as if someone is pulling your arms. The weight is more and more shifted towards the belly and the lower back does the real work.

STEP 4: If you cannot raise your chest any further, put your hands and arms next to your chest on the mat without losing the bend. Stretch your arms so that they stand perpendicular on the floor and at the same time turn your arms a little inward. Relax your lower back and bear your weight with your arms.

STEP 5: The buttock muscles remain relaxed during the exercise. Move your chest further upwards with every breathing out. Do this in a relaxed way instead of using force. You can tilt your head back. The shoulders are broad in front and the shoulder blades remain low.



Build up the exercise in a quiet way. When the lower back is stiff, this exercise may cause the lower back to feel a little painful and uncomfortable. This is normal and will pass away as the stiffness decreases. In spite of the uncomfortable feeling that you may sometimes experience, this exercise is highly recommended for people with a stiff lower back or pain in the lower back.




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herc
Friday 24th July 2009 at 10:42:11 AM  

good animation

Prawin Sreeram
Thursday 10th September 2009 at 8:53:02 AM  

Very good article ..many thanks.
Prawin

prema
Monday 14th September 2009 at 10:58:03 PM  

useful for all


 
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