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How to do:<ol><li>Lie face down with the tips of the feet flat on the floor and palms on either side of the body.</li><li>Pull the shoulders slightly back towards the spine.</li><li>Engage the abdomen throughout the exercise as it keeps the lower back protected.</li><li>Lift the body into a cobra pose while keeping the chin up. Use the hands for support, but without putting unnecessary pressure.</li><li>Hold the posture for 15 to 30 seconds, before gently releasing the body to the floor. This is a good, morning yoga pose for kids to practice daily.</li></ol> Benefits: Strengthens the spine; stretches the chest, shoulders, abdomen, and buttocks; stimulates the abdominal organs and releases fatigue and stress; might be good for managing breathing problems like asthma. Cautions: Ask your kid to arch the back as much as the body can take. Every child has different flexibility, so let them take it slow. <img src="https://bee-assets-qa.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/image/image_1585058768_cobra_pose_%28bhujangasan%29.jpg" width="320">

The stretch will promote a sturdy back, abs and strength.

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

ustrasan

gaumukhasan

bhujangasan

vajrasan

tadasan

mandukasan

marjariasan

Simhasan

setubandhasan

sukhasan

dhanurasan

utkatasan

Anand Balasan

adho mukha asan

savasan

virasan

vrukshasan

balasan

Baddha Konasan

chakrasan

naukasan

bhujangasana steps and benefits

Read the article to know how can help your child with doing the cobra pose.

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

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