Sanskrit: Saral Hasta Bhujangasana
sar-ahi ha-stah bhoo-jong-AH-sah-nah
Benefits
Increases spinal flexibility
Massages abdominal organs
Relieves stress
Standard Cues
Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands under your shoulders and spread your fingers.
Rest your forehead on the floor.
Push into your hands and lift your head, chest and stomach with an inhale. Keep your pelvis on the floor.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
Lower with an exhale.
Short Cues and Options
Draw shoulders away from ears
Bend elbows slightly
Bring feet hip-width apart
Keep pelvis on floor