Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana, is an accessible backbend that opens the front of the body, strengthens the back, and is a great alternative to use in place of Upward Facing Dog.
In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up the pose and adapt it to fit your body
- Engage your deep low back and pelvic floor muscles (Mula Bandha) to support the posture
- Flip your relationship to gravity by taking cobra pose at the wall
Props to try
Blanket. Chair. Wall. Block.
Benefits
- Improves spinal flexibility
- Opens the front body
- Strengthens the back
- Great for folks who sit at a desk all-day