05 December, 2010

BHUJANGASANA & BENEFITS

Bhujangasana

YOGA is one of the popular forms of exercise practised in India. There are several types of Yoga asanas performed by the practitioners in India. Bhujangasana is one of the beneficial types of asanas or postures that you could include in your yoga routine. Bhujangasana focuses on the spinal region of the human body.image

STEPS:

  1. Lay flat with face down position on the floor
  2. Place your hands on the floor parallel to shoulders
  3. Raise the upper part of your body while applying pressure on the floor with your hands
  4. Keep your legs firmly touched to the ground
  5. For deep stretch, you will have to open up your legs.

Some Tips:

You should keep the following tips in mind before performing Bhujangasana:

  1. Don't put too much pressure on your hands.
  2. Let go, if you find it discomforting to hold your body in the Bhujangasana posture.

Benefits:

Asana benefits your spine, improving its strength and flexibility. If you keep your feet together while performing it, the yoga exercise will also benefit your lower back region.

Some of the other important benefits of practising Bhujangasana have been listed below.

  1. Provides exercise to the lungs.
  2. Leads to stress and fatigue relief.
  3. Improves the condition of the heart, shoulder and abdominal regions in the body.

Consult a yoga teacher before you start practising Bhujangasana.

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