Bhujanga means snake or cobra. In this asana, the body is raised like hood of a snake.

Technique

  • Lie down on your stomach, rest you head on your hands and relax the body.
  • Now join your legs and stretch your arms.
  • Keep the forehead on the ground.
  • Keep your palms besides the chest where your elbows were and raise the elbows.
  • Inhale; slowly lift the chin and chest up to navel region. This is Bhujangasana.
  • Exhale, rest your forehead on the ground and place your palms and rest your head on the palms and spread your legs and relax.

Note

Keep the legs firm so that no load or strain is felt on the lumbar spine.

Benefits

  • This asana is best for stress management.
  • It reduces abdominal fat and alleviates constipation.
  • It also helps to remove backache and bronchial problems.

A Word of Caution

  • Those who have undergone abdominal surgery should avoid this asana for 2-3 months.
  • Those who suffer from hernia, ulcers should not practice this asana.