Cobra Pose is an accessible backbend that opens the front of the body, strengthens the back, and is a great alternative to use in place of Upward Facing Dog. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up the pose and adapt it to fit your body
- Engage your deep low back and pelvic floor muscles (Mula Bandha) to support the posture
- Flip your relationship to gravity by taking cobra pose at the wall
Props to try: Blanket. Chair. Wall. Block.
Benefits
- Improves spinal flexibility
- Opens the front body
- Strengthens the back
- Great for folks who sit at a desk all-day
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