Everything you want to know about cobra pose aka bhujangasana

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 How to do bhujangasana?

woman doing bhujangasana

Lie flat on the stomach with legs straight together. Place the palms on the floor parallel to the shoulders. Slowly raise the head and shoulders while inhaling taking the head backward. Bend the back as much as possible. Try to bend from the upper back, keeping shoulders locked backward and chest expanded fully. Keep the navel close to the floor. Hold as long as possible. Do not strain as it can hurt your back.

Now you must have understood the reason behind people calling it cobra pose after reading the above paragraph and watching the picture.

Variation 1:

Keep the whole forearm instead of just palms on the floor, rest is the same as bhujangasana. This variation is well suited to beginners.

Variation 2- sarpasana

Take the arms behind and interlock the fingers. Now try to raise the body as in the cobra pose by tensing the arms and back while raising the chest.

Variation 3- triyaka bhujangasana

After assuming bhujangasana, twist the upper trunk and head and gaze at the heels. Now repeat on the other side. This asana has intensified effects on the intestines.

Variation4- purna bhujangasnaa

After assuming bhujangasana, try to touch the feet to the head by bending the knees. This is only for advanced people.

Benefits of bhujangasana

  • Helps in removing female sexual disorders such as leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea.
  • It helps in the toning of ovaries and the uterus.
  • This asana stimulates the appetite.
  • It removes constipation.
  • It benefits all the abdominal organs by giving them a good massage, especially the kidneys and liver.
  • It helps in realigning slipped discs.
  • Removes backache and keeps it supple and healthy.
  • Opens the chest and increases self-confidence.
  • Strengthens the hip muscles and back muscles.
  • Removes fatigue and stress.
  • It helps in stretching the abdominal muscles.

FAQ's on bhujangasana:

1. Who should avoid bhujangasana?
Ans- People suffering from peptic ulcers, hernia, hyperthyroidism, and intestinal tuberculosis should avoid this asana.

2. Does bhujangasana increase breast size?
Ans- While doing the cobra pose, the chest is expanded and blood circulation increases in the chest region which helps in the proper development of the chest while reducing excess fat.

3. Which disease is cured by bhujangasana?
Ans- It helps in the treatment of leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, constipation, poor appetite, slipped disc, diabetes, and diseases related to kidneys, ovaries, and the uterus.

4. Is bhujangasana good for belly fat?
Ans- Yes, it is very helpful in reducing belly fat.

5. How long should I hold bhujangasana?
Ans- Anywhere between 30 to 60 seconds is good in the final pose. You can repeat it up to 5 times.

6. What are the side- effects of bhujangasana?
Ans- No side effects if done properly.

7. Does cobra pose increase testosterone?
Ans- Studies have shown that yoga asanas like cobra pose and others can improve testosterone levels by up to 33% which is a significant amount.




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