Sahajahasta Bhujangasana Yoga Asana:

The name Bhujangasana comes from the Sanskrit word "bhujang" meaning snake or serpent. Therefore the asana is also called the Cobra pose; cobra yoga pose or the cobra asana. This asana is a backbend pose, with the person in a pose resembling a serpent with its hood raised. The asana is a part of the sequence of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) and also asanas in Padma Sadhana. The asana is highly beneficial and known to awaken the kundalini, destroy diseases, and also increase body heat. Doing bhujangasana pose is really simple and hence immensely benefits the body.

Sahajahasta Bhujangasana Yoga Asana Steps:

• Begin by lying on your belly, with your palms placed under the shoulders. Your elbows must be tucked close to your torso. The tops of your feet must be pressing down on the mat, thereby lengthening your legs.
• Press your pelvic bone downwards and also activate your thigh muscles. While doing this, you must feel your tailbone tuck under, when your abdomen contracts and supports the spine.
• Now inhale and press your hands to the ground, lengthening your arms so that your chest is lifted forward and up.
• Next in how to do cobra pose is to keep your tailbone tucked under, as the pelvic bone moves towards your navel. This pelvic tilt would aid you in maintaining the openness in the lower spine as you arch.
• Lift yourself only to the point where the pelvic bone remains on the ground, and you do not feel the pressure in your lower back.
• Press your shoulder blades into your back without being hard on the back muscles. Place your elbows close to your ribcage, with the elbows slightly bent. Make your back muscles, and your arms work in this position.
• Raise your eyes and chin, maintaining a comfortable space through the back of the neck. Hold this pose for 20-30 seconds, taking deep breaths.
• During the last breath, slowly exhale, bringing your head and chest down. Feel your spine lengthen, by pulling your torso forward with your hands.
• Inhale and raise yourself up to your hands and knees, and go back to child pose by exhaling.