Bhujangasana

The Benefits of Bhujangasana (Cobra-pose) What is Asana? A Sanskrit term, asana can be translated to ‘pose’ or ‘posture.’ Bhujangasana – meaning The term “bhujanga” in Sanskrit means snake or serpent while “asana” means pose. Thus it forms the English term i.e cobra pose. This type of asana reflects a cobra’s posture – one which has a raised hood. It is easy to learn Bhujangasana. It is practiced by lying down on the belly and the face placed in a manner in which the chin is touching the ground. The hands are placed near the body while palms touch the ground. The legs are to be kept straight and palms firmly pressed against the floor. The arms should be straightened as one inhales and the chest lifted , as one […]