Cobra Pose Helps the Upper Back and Calms Nerves

Do you know someone who spends a lot of time at the computer, or who is stooped over a desk for long periods, stuck behind a steering wheel, or doing intricate tasks crouched over a bench-top? If so, this posture called Bhujangasan is very helpful in relieving tension from upper back muscles and the thoracic spine. Bhujangasan yoga posture resembles a Cobra and does wonders to keep the spine flexible. The yoga scriptures also declare it helpful in relieving digestive complaints, menstrual congestion and that it may improve kidney function. On an emotional level, the practice of Bhujangasan is said to soothe aggression and irritability.  In the practice of this asana there should be minimum weight on the hands and it is important that the thoracic spine is stretched and the back evenly arched.

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