[[File:Bhujangasana.png|thumb|right|''Bhujangasana'']]
In Sanskrit, “bhujanga” means snake and “asana” means pose; that’s why this yoga pose is referred to as the '''BhujangasanaCobra Pose''' (/ˈbuː.dʒænˈɡɑːThis pose mimics the posture of a cobra that has its hood raised.sɑː.nɑː/; Sanskrit: भुजङ्गासन; IAST: Bhujaṅgāsana) It is the eighth pose in the 12 poses of the Surya Namaskar or Cobra Pose is an [[asanas]]Sun Salutation yoga routine.
== Etymology Technique==# Start by lying on your stomach and rest your forehead on the floor.
The name comes from # Keep your feet together and your toes touching the Sanskrit words bhujanga meaning "snake" or "serpent" ground. Place your hands at shoulder level and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".Descriptionpalms on floor
From a prone position with palms # As you inhale lift your head, chest and abdomen and legs make sure that you keep the navel on the floor, the chest is lifted.
== Benefits ==# Hold this posture for 5 breaths
Bhujangasana may strengthen the spine# As you exhale, stretch the chest, shoulders, and abdomen, firm the buttocks, and relieve stress and fatigue. Traditional texts say that Bhujangasana increases body heat, destroys disease, and awakens kundalinislowly come down rest with your hands below your head.<ref name="Technique"/>
== Cautions Technique in pictures/animation==
Common postural errors during this asana include overarching ==Effects==* Stretches muscles in the neck shoulders, chest and abdominals and decreases stiffness of the lower back. One recommendation is * Strengthens the arms and shoulders and increases flexibility.* Improves menstrual irregularities, elevates mood and firms and tones the buttocks.* Invigorates the heart and stimulates organs in the abdomen, like the kidneys.* Relieves stress and fatigue and opens the chest and helps to keep clear the gaze directed down at passages of the floor heart and lungs.* Improves circulation of blood and focus on bringing movement into oxygen, especially throughout the area between spinal and pelvic regions.* Improves digestion, strengthens the shoulder blades (spine, soothes sciatica.* Helps to ease symptoms of asthma<ref name="Effects"/> ==Related Asanas==* [[Urdhva Mukha Svanasana]]* [[Setu Bandhasana]]* [[Sarvangasana]] ==Special requisites== ==Initial practice notes==As a beginner, you must not go all into the thoracic areaasana. If you do so, or middle you will end up straining your back)and neck. You must find a height that suits you, and ensure you don’t strain your back and neck. Once you do, take your hands off the floor for a moment so that you have a thorough extension.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://www.sepalika.com/type-2-diabetes/cobra-pose-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/bhujangasana-cobra-pose/#Beginner’sTip "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://arogyayogaschool.com/blog/10-health-benefits-of-cobra-pose-bhujangasana/ "Benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [http://www.gyanunlimited.com/health/top-10-best-health-benefits-of-bhujangasana-cobra-pose-yoga/11366/ Bhujangasana on gyanunlimited.com]* [http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2010/12/24/the-health-benefits-of-bhujangasana-cobra-pose/ Bhujangasana on cnyhealingarts.com]* [https://easyayurveda.com/2018/01/16/bhujangasana-cobra-pose/ Bhujangasana on easyayurveda.com]
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