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Bhujangāsana

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Bhujanga means a serpent.  The final pose looks like a cobra with its hood opened.

Technique:
  • Lie on the floor on the stomach, face downwards.
  • Bring the arms front and place the palms on the ground beside the chest.  
  • While inhaling, raise the head, chest and trunk respectively.  Do not raise the waist off the ground.
  • Bend the arms at elbows and keep the elbows touching the body.
  • Contract the anus and the buttocks.
  • Stay in this pose for about 20 seconds with normal breathing.
  • Now exhale, bring down the trunk, chest and head respectively.

Benefits:
  • Keeps the spine elastic and strong.
  • Thoracic muscles will expand .
  • Improves digestion and bowel actions
  • This āsana helps to cure slipped disc and backache.
  • This āsana is a panacea for the people who are suffering from backache.

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