Bhujangasana Yoga Asana Postures

In Sanskrit Bhujanga means Cobra. The final position of this Asana resembles the 'Hooded Snake' hence, it is called Bhujangasana

Remember :-
Fingers of the hands must remain together.
Do not give jerk to raise your body.
Navel or lower part of the navel must not ne raised.
Put minimum weight on hands. Divideweight on spine and arms.
While in final position, the thumb should touch the chest near armpit.
In the beginning weight can remain on hands.
While coming back some persons bend their head first but it should be avoided. The part of the body which leaves the ground first will return to the ground last.

Benefits
Strengthens the spine
Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders, and abdomen
Firms the buttocks
Stimulates abdominal organs
Helps relieve stress and fatigue
Opens the heart and lungs
Soothes sciatica
Therapeutic for asthma
Traditional texts say that Bhujangasana increases body heat, destroys disease, and awakens kundalini.