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Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

Backbends

How to

Lie face down with palms under the shoulders. Press the tops of the feet down, engage the legs, and lift the chest using the back muscles, keeping the elbows slightly bent.

Benefits

  • Strengthens the spine and shoulders
  • Opens the chest and lungs
  • Counters the effects of prolonged sitting

Practice

Hold for 3-5 breaths, then release. Repeat 2-3 times, rising a little higher each time only if comfortable.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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