King Cobra Pose

Rāja Bhujaṅgāsana

King Cobra Pose
CategoryBackbends TypeStretch LevelAdvanced Hold20 sec MusclesBack, Chest BreathingDeep chest breathing

A variation of: Cobra Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Cobra Pose, bend your knees and reach your feet toward the back of your head. Keep your arms straight and your chest high.
  2. HoldSpread the backbend along your whole spine, not just your lower back. Your feet and the crown of your head reach toward each other.
  3. ExitLower your feet and gently rest on your belly.

Benefits

A deep backbend through the whole spine for advanced practitioners.

Cautions

  • Lower back problems
  • Pregnancy

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

Child's Pose Child's Pose Beginner

Where it appears

  • Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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