Cobra Pose

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30 s per set in our routines

How to do the Cobra Pose

1. Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and the tops of your feet on the floor.
2. Place your hands under your shoulders and hug your elbows in toward your ribs.
3. Press gently into your palms and lift your chest, keeping your hips and legs grounded.
4. Draw your shoulders back and down and breathe steadily as you hold.

Tips

• Lift with your back muscles first and use your hands only for light support.
• Keep your elbows softly bent rather than locked.

Adjustments

• Try Baby Cobra by lifting just your chest a few inches, with very little weight in your hands.

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