5 Highly Effective Asanas to Cure Back Pain

# Twisted Cobra Pose (Triyaka Bhujangasana)

Twisted Cobra as the name indicates is a backward bending asana which twists the spine.

Twisted Cobra Pose

Formation of the posture:

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

2. Keep your feet apart, at a distance of about 2ft with outer toes on the ground

3. Inhale completely (Purak), hold your breath (Kumbakh) as you lift your head, turn to look over your right shoulder at your left heel

4. Hold the posture for about 10 seconds, turn to the front and exhale as your bring your torso down

5. Inhale completely (Purak), hold your breath (Kumbakh) as you lift your head, turn to look over your left shoulder at your right heel

6. Hold the posture for about 10 seconds, turn to the front and exhale as your bring your torso down

Benefits

• This asana is very helpful in healing your back pain. It strengthens the muscles which surround your back pain.

• Tones the sides of your waist and gives it a good shape

• Strengthens your arms

• Opens up the chest for improved breathing and increased lung capacity