Suitable for new mothers (see second variation shown above until ready to progress) and a great pose for everyone!
Lying face down, begin by placing the hands under the shoulders, palm down on the floor or mat. Keep the elbows close in to the body and push down into the hands to gently lift the head and upper body away from the floor.
Keep long in the spine by not just lifting up but also reaching forwards with the spine. Take the shoulders away from the ears and back a touch.
To begin with either keep the elbows on the floor of lift just a little, especially if like in the second picture, your little one is on your back! When you feel ready push up to lift the elbows up. Keep the feet and the legs firmly on the floor.
REASONS TO DO COBRA/BHUJANGASANA:
Strengthens the spine, opens the chest and shoulders, tones the abdominals and massages the internal organs, works the buttock muscles and can be an energising stretch after a busy day!
