Bhujangasana

  • Beginner's Tip:
    • Don't overdo the backbend. To find the height at which you can work comfortably and avoid straining your back, take your hands off the floor for a moment, so that the height you find will be through extension.
  • Benefits:
    • Strengthens the arms and wrists
    • Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders, and abdomen
    • Tones the belly
    • Improves balance
  • Contraindications and Cautions:
    • Shoulder, elbow, wrist and low back injuries