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Bhujang Asana

Bhujang Asana is also called the 'Cobra Pose' offers the wealth of benefits to body, mind and soul. It physically impacts the frontal and posterior planes from chin to toes. It brings positive changes in the functioning of internal organs and brings emotional wellbeing. 

It's my experience as I practice it daily that it brings:

  • Anxiety Relief
  • Good Digestion
  • Strength & Flexibility
  • Reduces Backache
  • Soothes Sciatic Pain
  • Awakens Kundalini 
  • Does Chakra Balancing

Steps to perform Bhujang Asana

  • Lie on your stomach with your toes flat on the floor and forehead resting on the ground
  • Keep your legs close together, with your feet and heels lightly touching each other
  • Place your hands under your shoulders, keeping your elbows parallel and close your torso
  • Taking a deep breath in, slowly lift your head, chest and abdomen while keeping your navel on the floor
  • Pull your torso back and off the floor with the support of your hands
  • Hold the position in Cobra Pose for atleast 30 seconds and perform it atleast 10 times a day.

Precautions

  • Avoid practicing Bhujang Asana if the lady is pregnant
  • Avoid it if one has fractured wrists, ribs or underwent abdominal surgeries such as hernia
  • Avoid if one is suffering from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Peptic Ulcers, Intestinal tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis and hypothyroidism.

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