{"id":843,"date":"2021-02-02T07:32:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T07:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/?p=843"},"modified":"2024-03-01T06:55:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:55:15","slug":"10-health-benefits-of-cobra-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/10-health-benefits-of-cobra-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"10 health benefits of cobra pose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Practising yoga asana is an integral part of a 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh<\/strong><\/a>. Asana<\/strong> is the effective method of grounding you and also help you to achieve that optimal state of health and wellbeing. It also prepares your body for meditation. Cobra pose or bhujangasana<\/strong>is a member of Surya namaskara and is one of the traditional yoga asanas that is referred in classical text of hatha yoga. In Sanskrit, the term bhujanga means snake<\/strong> or serpent and asana is referred to as a seat or pose<\/strong>. This invigorating backbend is named such a way that it resembles as a hooded cobra. Bhujangasana is one of the few yoga-asanas<\/strong> which give benefits to the entire body from head to toes. Cobra pose is a preparatory yoga pose that helps- your body to go into a deeper backbend. Bhujangasana has many therapeutic benefits and as you practice it step by step then you can reap several benefits from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step by step guide to get into cobra pose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with the pose by\nlying flat on your belly keeping your legs extended and rest your top of feet\non the mat. Place your hands underneath your shoulder and bring your palm near\nyour chest. Now close your eyes and take a deep breath in and as you inhale\nlift your head, neck and upper torso off the mat. As you lift your torso off\nthe floor feel the stability in your pelvis, thighs and tops of the feet. Stay\nin the pose for at least 5 to 10 minutes and breathe deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 As you exhale release from the pose\ngently.  Make sure not to put your whole-body\nweight on your arms and do not fully straighten them if you feel uncomfortable.\nDo not curl your toes to avoid the crunching of the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Health benefits of cobra pose<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It relieves you from anxiety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cobra pose your\nchest is lifted that open your heart that helps in releasing negative emotion\nand feeling. It opens the lungs that result in oxygenation of the body that\nfurther helps in stress reduction and relieves you from anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good for digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cobra pose plays a\nvital role in the health of abdominal muscles. As your lift your upper torso\nyour body rest on your pelvis this vigorously massages the digestive organs of\nthe body such as intestine, spleen and liver that helps in healthy digestion of\nthe body and proper absorption and assimilation of the nutrients in the body.\nIt strengthens your core muscles which is a key factor for healthy digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthen your spine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cobra pose is designed\nin such a way that it provides a well-needed extension to your back muscle\nwhich is very helpful in strengthening your spine. Practising bhujangasana in a\ncorrect manner can reap so many benefits and it not only provides a good\nstretch to your entire spinal cord but also loosen the muscles surrounded the\nvertebral column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve circulation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The circulatory system\nincludes blood vessels, blood and heart. Today’s modern lifestyle has to lead\nto tons of people in the loop of heart diseases. The regular practice of cobra\npose improves the blood circulation and supply oxygenated blood to the heart\nand each organ of the body. The improved circulation ensures that nutrient,\noxygen and hormones are transported to each and every organ of the body in a sufficient\nmanner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awaken your kundalini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cobra poses help\nin awaken the kundalini energy that helps you in connecting one to their higher\nself and give your mind body and soul an immense peace. Bhujangasana is a\nsource of bringing cosmic energies to the human body and experience that\nconnection with your divine soul present in your body. It helps in fostering\ninternal peace, creativity and spiritual alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate hormonal secretion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The neck extension in\ncobra pose massage the thyroid and parathyroid gland that plays a pivotal role\nin regulating the metabolism of the body. It also helps in optimal functioning\nof the adrenal gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improves reproductive health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The practice of cobra\npose helps in improving the functioning of the male and female reproductive\nsystem. Especially for female reproductive organs such as uterus and ovaries as\nthis helps in massaging the organs and improve blood circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve metabolism <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhujangasana\nstimulates both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system that helps\nin improving metabolism. Also, it calms your body which further induces rest\nand digest mode hence help in improving metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chakra balancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the cobra pose help\nin kundalini energy that helps in keeping all the seven chakras of the body\nbalanced. When all the chakras of the body are balanced it leads to a major\ntransformation of practitioner body such as attitude, body and its psyche\nability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practising\nbhujangasana is highly beneficial for your overall wellbeing. It not only\nrelieves you from stress and anxiety, calm your nervous system but also\nbeneficial for your physical and spiritual wellbeing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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