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Bhujanga asana
March 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Bhujanga asana is done by the backward bending movements. The spine is arched backward gently promoting flexibility.
Procedure:
1. First of all lie straight on your stomach. Keep the palms on the floor below the shoulder blades and the elbows touch the middle part of the body. Bend the head and neck backward.
2. Inhale. Raise the head and chest, above the naval area, upwards. Keep the legs tight from the waist to the toes.
3. Be in the same position for about 6 seconds.
4. Exhale. Now lower the head towards the floor. Relax the body and rest with your right or left cheek on the floor for about 6 seconds.
5. This is one complete round of bhujanga asana.
Precaution:
For the beginners three rounds is enough. Increase to a maximum of four rounds. Between each round take some rest.
Benefit:
This asana increases the flexibility, rejuvenates spinal nerves and brings a rich blood supply to the spinal region. It also activates the upper areas of the body like the chest, shoulders, neck, face and head, giving a youthful appearance. It helps in various abnormal troubles like constipation, indigestion and increases appetite.
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