Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body.
Bhujangasana: The Cobra Pose.
Instructions.
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Lie on the stomach with the legs straight and the feet extended.
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Place the palms flat on the floor under the shoulders.
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Rest the forehead on the ground and relax the body.
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Slowly raise the head and the shoulders off the ground, bending the head as far back as it will go.
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Try to raise the shoulders without using the arms, only utilizing the back muscles.
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Now bring the arms into action and slowly bend the back as much as possible without strain until the arms are straight.
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Keep the navel as near the ground as possible.
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Hold as long as is comfortable.
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Practise up to 5 times per yoga session.
Breath.
- Inhale while raising the body from the ground.
- Breathe normally in the final pose.
- If the final pose is held for a short time, retain the breath inside.
Limitations.
- People with peptic ulcers, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis, or hyperthyroidism should not practice this asana at all.
Benefits.
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Helps remove female sexual disorders such as leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea. It tones the ovaries and uterus, stimulates the appetite and eliminates constipation.
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It is beneficial for all abdominal organs, especially the liver and kidneys.
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It relocates slipped discs, removes backache and keeps the spine supple and healthy.
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