BHUJANGASANA

Explanation: The body represents a hooded snake (bhujang) in this position.

Description:

Lie prostrate in Shashtangasana, with legs and feet together and toes pointing away.

You can also position yourself in the 'Niralambasana' position before you attain this Bhujangasana.

Place your chin on the ground and palms on the sides of the chest. Gradually raise the chest, neck and head off the ground while inhaling at the same time.

Look upwards and hold the breath as long as you can until you come back to the original position while exhaling.

Repeat this routine at least 10 to 20 times.

Benefits: This is beneficial to people who are suffering from backache due to overwork, displaced vertebrae, neck pain, bronchial asthma and flatulence following a heavy meal. It also relieves arthritic pains.

Caution: People having hernia should not perform this asana.