5 Highly Effective Asanas to Cure Back Pain

# Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

This asana lifts the curve of the spine from the lower back to the thoracic area.

Cobra Pose

1. Lie down flat on your stomach with palms placed under your shoulders

2. Keep your feet together, with toes on the ground

3. Inhale completely (Purak), hold your breath (Kumbakh) and then lift your head, shoulders and torso up at a 30 degree angle

4. Ensure that your navel remains on the floor, your shoulders are broad and head slightly raised upwards

5. Pressure on your toes– This activates the Sun (Right) and Moon (Left) channels which are connected to your lower back

6. Hold the posture for 10 seconds

7. Slowly bring your torso down and then exhale breath (Rechak) – This breathing technique is therapeutic

Benefits:

· This asana is very useful to keep your back in the fittest position. The spinal region becomes strong and very agile

· This asana helps in creating a healthy circulation for your back. It tones your body as well as the spinal nerves.

· Your digestion is improved

· It improves your liver as well as massages the kidneys

· The male and female reproductive system improves

· Irregular menstrual cycle problems are rectified too

· With the increased blood circulation, your face gives a radiant look