Vinyala

Pose sheet

Cobra Pose II

Bhujaṅgāsana IIभुजङ्गासन II

Lying prone, arch your torso; grasp your knees from behind, keeping your legs straight.

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Steps

Support

Pelvis and legs on the floor; hands grasp the knees.

Enter

  1. Lie prone, legs straight; place your palms beside your waist.
  2. Exhale; lift your torso, straightening your arms; keep your pelvis grounded.
  3. Exhale, bend your knees, and lift your feet.
  4. Exhale; grasp each knee with its hand, left first, then right.
  5. Straighten your legs without releasing; arch your torso and neck.

Hold

  1. Maintain your grip on both knees.
  2. Engage your thighs and bring your knees toward each other.

Exit

  1. Bend your knees.
  2. Release one hand, then the other; place them on the floor.
  3. Lower your torso and rest on your belly.
Breathing
Exhale to lift and take the grip; keep breathing while holding.
Duration
15–20 seconds.

Adapt

Signals of effort

  • Deep extension of your back and neck.
  • Arms reach back, with both hands grasping your knees.
  • Fast, difficult breathing in the full form.