Procedure & Benifits of Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana: Know the method, benefits and precautions

The Yoga Sutras are the basic texts of Yoga Philosophy. According to Patanjali, yoga is to prevent the tendencies of the mind from becoming fickle (chittavruttinirodhah). ... that is, to not allow the mind to wander here and there, to keep it fixed in only one thing is yoga.. They actually tell us how to live life and make us healthy from within.

One such posture is Bhujangasana, whose regular practice gives us many benefits. That is why in this article I will tell you about everything related to Bhujangasana, which we need to know before doing this asana.

What is Bhujangasana?

Bhujangasana is the 8th of the 12 asanas of Surya Namaskar. Bhujangasana is also known as Sarpasana, Cobra Asana or Snake Pose. In this posture the body forms the shape of a snake. This asana is done by lying on the ground and bending the back. While the head is in the position of the raised hood of the snake.

Know some important things before doing Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana should be practiced only on an empty stomach. You are allowed to have food atleast 3-4 hours before doing asana so that it gets sufficient time to get digested.The energy from the digested food will make it easier for you to do asanas.

The best time to practice Bhujangasana is in the morning. But if for some reason you are not able to do this asana in the morning, then you can practice this asana in the evening as well.

Bhujangasana

Level : Ordinary

Style: Ashtanga Yoga

Duration: 15 to 30 seconds

Repetition : No

Stretches: Lower abdomen, shoulders, ribs, lungs

Strengthen: Ribs and Chest

Know what is the method of doing Bhujangasana

1. Lie on the ground on your stomach. Keep both your palms near the thighs towards the ground. Make sure that your ankles keep touching each other

2) After this, bring both your hands equal to the shoulder and make both the palms towards the floor.

3) Now put the weight of your body on your palms, breathe in and lift your head and pull it towards the back. Note that by this time your elbow is bent.

4) After this, pull your head backwards and at the same time take your chest forward. Keep the head pulled like a snake's hood. But note that your shoulders should be away from the ears and the shoulders should remain strong

5) After this increase the pressure from your hips, thighs and feet towards the floor.

6) Keep the body in this position for about 15 to 30 seconds and keep the speed of breathing normal. Feel like your stomach is pressing towards the floor. After continuous practice, you can do this asana for 2 minutes.

7) To release this pose, slowly bring your hands back to the side. Rest your head on the floor. Keep your hands under your head. Afterwards, slowly turn your head to one side and breathe slowly for two minutes.

Cautions and Warnings

Bhujangasana should be practiced only if you do not have the following problems. 

Hernia

back injury

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Headaches

surgery in the lower abdomen

If you have started the practice of a new asana, then you should not try to complete this asana. If you do this then there is a very good chance that your back and neck pain will start.

During the asana, keep your height the same, which suits you. Make sure that you do only such asanas, in which the pain in your back and neck does not start. Once you have done the asana, rest your hands on the ground for some time

Benefits of Bhujangasana (The Benefits Of The Cobra Pose )

Now know, about the benefits of Bhujangasana which are found by doing its regular practice.

1. May increase the strength and flexibility of the spine.

2. Working capacity of all the organs present in the lower abdomen can increase.

3. Problems of the digestive system, urinary tract are removed and sexual power can increase.

4. The lower back can be made stronger.

5. The lungs, shoulders, chest and lower abdomen can get a  good stretch.

6. Tension stays away. It can also be beneficial in depression.

7. It can also help in opening the blockage of veins of lungs and heart.

8. Relief can also be found in the disease of sciatica and asthma.

9.Bhujangasana is a panacea in removing back pain. It is also helpful in repairing slip discs.

10. Removes stiffness in the spine. In this way better coordination between the mind and the body is maintained. The waves coming from the brain reach every part of the body without any hindrance.

11. Due to the strain in the muscles of the spine, waist and back, the blood circulation in the brain and body also starts well.

12. The feces sticking in the intestines come out automatically.

13. Bhujangasana reduces the pain of migraine.

Science Behind The Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana is one of the most diverse asanas in the science of yoga. This yoga posture is said to be so important because it has many benefits. It makes our back strong and the spine flexible. It strengthens our digestive and reproductive systems.