COBRA POSE
But that’s not all the cobra pose can do for you
- This pose can help open up the chest while strengthening your spine and shoulder
- It can also help you reduce belly fat and tone your abdominal muscles
- It promotes better digestion and eases constipation
- This energizing backbend pose can also ease your back pain
- It targets your upper body and also reduces fat
- It improves the functioning of your reproductive system and can regulate your menstrual cycle
- Doing this asana regularly also improves blood circulation in the body
Here’s how you can do the cobra pose, the Malaika way:
- Start by lying down flat on your stomach
- Now keep your arms by the side of your chest, while keeping your hands (palms down) underneath your shoulders
- Stretch your feet, keeping them together, with your toes pointed out
- While inhaling, lift your upper body
- Gently arch your neck upwards and ensure that your stomach is pressed on the floor
- Hold the pose for 20-25 seconds
- Now exhale and slowly come back to the starting position
- Repeat 2 to 3 times
