How to do Cobra Pose
- Place your palms beneath your shoulders, with your fingers pointing forward.
- Rest the tops of both feet on the mat, with your toes pointing back.
- Keep your legs active and reaching back without squeezing them tightly together.
- Lengthen your tailbone toward your heels while keeping your pelvis grounded.
- Lightly engage your lower belly without holding your breath.
- Draw your chest forward and lift it, keeping your pelvis on the mat.
- Keep your elbows bent and pointing back beside your ribs.
- Keep your hands light enough that your back muscles contribute to the lift.
- Lengthen the back of your neck and look slightly forward along the floor.
- Lower your chest slowly, using your hands to control the descent.
Benefits
Cobra is an opportunity to strengthen the muscles along your back.
Further reading: Cobra Pose