Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

A gentle, lifting backbend. Lift only as far as feels easy, and let your back, not your arms, do the work.

4 gentle steps · about a minute

Step 1 of 4

Lie face down

Lie on your front with your legs back and the tops of your feet on the floor.

Settle and breathe.

Step 2 of 4

Bring your hands under your shoulders and hug your elbows in close to your body.

Ground your hands and feet.

Step 3 of 4

Press the tops of your feet and thighs down and slowly lift your chest, keeping your shoulders away from your ears and a soft bend in your elbows.

Rise on the breath in.

Step 4 of 4

Stay for a breath or two, lifting only as far as is comfortable, then lower down slowly and rest.

Soft and easy.

All steps complete

That is Cobra Pose. A kind way to strengthen the back and open the chest. Here is Michelle in the full pose.

Good for: Strengthens the back, opens the chest and improves spinal mobility.