What is Bhujangasana? Know its Benefits & process of doing it

2022-10-05 00:00:00

Bhujangasana is made up of two Sanskrit words. The first is "Bhujang", which means snake, and the second is "asana", which means posture. During this yoga practice, the shape of the body becomes like a snake with a hood, hence it is called Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose. Bhujangasana has many benefits in terms of health. That is why this asana has also been included in Surya Namaskar.

From a scientific point of view, the main effect of Bhujangasana is directly on the abdominal muscles and spinal cord. For these reasons, this yoga practice is known to activate the abdominal muscles and strengthen the spinal cord.

Benefits of doing Bhujangasana

• This asana strengthens the spine.
• This asana stretches the abdomen, shoulders, and chest.
• Bhujangasana strengthens the buttocks.
• This asana helps in improving digestion by stimulating the abdominal organs.
• It helps in relieving stress and fatigue.
• Bhujangasana is a therapeutic remedy for asthma patients.
• Its regular practice provides benefits for sciatica.
• Liver and kidney functions improve with this yoga practice.
• According to traditional texts, Bhujangasana increases body heat, destroys physical illnesses, and awakens Kundalini.

Process of doing Bhujangasana

• Lay a mat on a clean surface and lie down on it on your stomach.
• Now keep your hands on either side of your head and your head on the ground.
• During this, keep your legs taut and keep some distance between them.
• After that, bring your palms in line with your shoulders and take a deep breath. While applying pressure to your hands, slowly lift the chest upwards and try to raise the body till the navel.
• Note: While practicing Bhujangasana, first lift your head, then your chest, and finally your navel.
• Now stay in this posture for some time and focus your eyes towards the sky.
• During this, balance the weight of your body on both your hands and keep breathing normally.
• Exhale slowly and come back to your original position.
• In this way, one cycle of Bhujangasana is completed.
• Do this process about 4-5 times or as per your capacity.

Take these precautions while doing Bhujangasana

• Do not practice this asana if you have a headache or back pain.
• Avoid doing Bhujangasana if there is any kind of injury or fracture in the wrists or ribs.
• If a person has a problem with carpal tunnel syndrome, then avoid its practice.
• Women should not do this asana during pregnancy or menstruation.