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Yoga for Back Pain Series 2: Basic Flexibility for Pain Prevention

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated April 05, 2007

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Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

© Barry Stone
1. Inhale, come forward to a Plank position.

2. Exhale, lower down onto your belly.

3. Place your forehead on the floor and your palms flat directly under your shoulders.

4. Inhale, engage the muscles of your lower back, press the tops of the feet into the floor, and lift the upper chest off the floor while keeping your gaze on the floor.

5. Exhale, lower your forehead back to the floor.

6. Repeat this motion three to five times.

Why Cobra? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher.

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