It is Friday, the end of a work week. Take a break from working and do a restorative cobra pose. It takes 1 minute and you will certainly feel invigorated and ready for your next task.
First lie face down, forehead on floor or mat. Keep your buttocks firm and feet pressed down and pointed straight ahead.
Place palms flat on the floor under your shoulders.
Now Inhale, curl your upper body as you slowly raise your head,nose,chin,shoulders, and chest. Pelvis remains on the floor. Allow shoulder blades to drop down toward spine, and lift your heart and chest up. Breathe.... hold for 30 seconds. Slowly uncoil your spine and return to the floor. Repeat.
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The benefits are that it tones the back and buttocks muscles. It expands the ribcage by stretching the intercostal muscles between the ribs allowing for better breathing. The Cobra restores extension in the back , shoulders, neck, and head which helps counteract the hunching or flexion that can set in.
First lie face down, forehead on floor or mat. Keep your buttocks firm and feet pressed down and pointed straight ahead.
Place palms flat on the floor under your shoulders.
The benefits are that it tones the back and buttocks muscles. It expands the ribcage by stretching the intercostal muscles between the ribs allowing for better breathing. The Cobra restores extension in the back , shoulders, neck, and head which helps counteract the hunching or flexion that can set in.
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