Yoga - Cobra Stretch

yoga - Cobra Stretch

Benefits

• This posture allows the spine to fully stretch backward, enhancing its flexibility, relieving coccyx and lumbar pain, alleviating symptoms of herniated discs, strengthening the flexibility of the lower back muscles, and sculpting a well-defined back curve.

Steps

Best Practice Time: 10 AM

Best Practice Frequency: 3 times

Convenience Level: ★★★★

1. Lie down on your stomach with your chin resting on the mat, and place your hands by your sides, palms facing downwards.

2. Cross your hands behind your back and clasp them into fists, keeping your elbows extended.

3. Inhale and use your arms to lift the upper body backward, lifting your head and chest off the mat while tightening the muscles of both thighs. Exhale and return to the starting position, then relax and rest.

Pro Tips

During the practice, engage your whole body muscles, keep your hands from bending, gaze straight ahead, and maintain each position for 3 breaths. It is recommended to repeat the exercise 3 to 5 times.