Fitness & Wellness

Yoga Backbends Tips, Benefits & Poses

Cobra Pose

The cobra pose is an active exercise that can help strengthen and lengthen the spin, which improves your posture, mobility, and flexibility. It targets the abdomen, chest, and shoulders, as well as activates muscles in the legs, glutes, and abdomen to build strength. Start with lying on the stomach and extending both legs straight back. Turn both heels to the side and keep big toes close to each other. Put both hands underneath the shoulders with fingers forward and palms downward. Raise the shoulders, chest, and head gradually while breathing in. Keep the elbows bent slightly and gaze straight ahead or to the ground. Stay in this position for 60 seconds and breathe out slowly to return to the initial posture. Repeat it 1 or 2 times. [9]