Wake up and Loosen up with BHUJANGASANA

Hi friends,

                   Today we will see "The COBRA Pose".

                                                Health tip of the day: Bhujangasana

                                                             BHUJANGASANA

Bhujangasana is a back bending posture in yoga asana. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Bhujanga meaning Snake or Serpent and asana meaning pose. This asana is mainly for curing your spine problems.

How to do Bhujangasana :

• Lie flat on your stomach on a flat surface with your forehead touching the ground.
• Place your feet together or hip width apart depending on your comfort.
• Place your arms to the front at the shoulder blade level.
• Now inhaling, slowly raise your head and trunk placing your whole body weight in your palms.
• Arch your neck backwards to replicate the cobra raising its hood.
• Press your thighs, feet and pams firm to the floor.
• Stay in this posture for 20 to 30 seconds and get back to step 1 and relax.
• Repeat these steps for 5 to 10 minutes on regular basis.

Benefits of Bhujangasana :

• This asana strengthens your spine.
• Relieves stress and fatigue.
• Stretches your shoulder, chest and abdomen.
• Regulates your metabolism.
• Increases your body heat and destroys diseases.
• Brings good relief to lung(asthma) problems.
• Also improvs your blood circulation and digestion process.

Important note :

If you have any of the following problems you should not practise this asana.

• Headache
• Pregnancy
• Back injury
• Neck injuries
• Knee problems 

                          "Your body is your Temple. Keep it clean and healthy"

See you in another session of 10 minutes fitness with yoga. Until then stay fit and happy.

                                                                                With Love
                                                                    Your Fitness Partner
                                                                               Lavanya R