Sphinx Pose
Salamba Bhujangasana · सालम्ब भुजङ्गासन
Sphinx Pose
Salamba Bhujangasana · सालम्ब भुजङ्गासन
Backbend
Level
Beginner
Body
Backbend
How to practice
Rest on your forearms and let your chest reach forward. Place the elbows slightly ahead of the shoulders if that feels easier. Keep the pelvis down and choose a small lift through your chest.
Benefits
Gently opens the chest and introduces spinal extension with forearm support.
Who should avoid or modify
- Move the elbows slightly forward to reduce the backbend if needed. Stop if the lower back pinches; avoid lying on the abdomen during pregnancy.
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