BHUJANGASANA

Bhujanga-snake

METHOD:

1)Lie down on the stomach .

2)Place the hands(palms) down, under the shoulders on the floor.

3)Inhaling raise the chest and head, arching the back(without lifting the navel from the floor) .

4) Hold this pose for 15- 20 counts(breathing normally)

5)Then exhale and slowly lower the chest to the floor. Rest and then repeat couple of times.

BENEFITS:

1)Strengthens the spine , chest , shoulders, and abdomen .

2)Stimulates abdominal organs

3)Opens lungs and thus good for asthma.

4)Soothes sciatica

5)Beneficial for back ache

CAUTION:

1)Its better to avoid if there is back injury or Carpal tunnel syndrome .

2)Avoid during Pregnancy (can practice only with doctor recommendation and supervision)