king cobra

#Wellness Wednesday - Yoga For Life: Week 72

 

King Cobra/ Raja Bhujangasana

Benefits:

Stretches front of body.

Opens chest.

Is a very deep back bend, can be a beginner back bend.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start by laying on stomach, place hands on sides of body and slowly lift shoulders up. Bend back as far you are comfortably able to. Slowly raise feet up towards head.

Toes are pointed, can be touching head.

Legs are engaged.

Low belly is pulled in, and front of body is flexing.