Sarpasana (Snake pose)
Sarpasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Sarpa” means “Snake” and “asana” means “pose”. It is an intermediate level, prone position asana, which is also considered as an advanced variation of the Bhujangasana. This is a pose which stretches the entire lungs, shoulders, chest, and abdomen. It can also make your spine strong. In Classical yoga, it is considered as the precursor to other poses that require back bending.
How To Do It?
⦁ Go flat on your tummy from Chaturanga Dandasana, and take the pose of a Snake in Sarpasana.
⦁ You have to intertwine the fingers from behind, and raise the upper body from the floor. Thereafter, take the shoulders back while pulling in the tummy and tighten the abdominal area.
⦁ You have to tighten the lower body and stretch the legs out outwards.
⦁ Retain the abdominal muscle strength for about 6 long breaths. The tummy needs to be pulled in deep and the breathing happens with the chest and the diaphragm.
Benefits
⦁ It is amongst the best poses, that help to rectify postural problems. If you suffer from rounded shoulders, then you are definitely a candidate for this practice.
⦁ It also helps in building immunity and resistance.
⦁ It will also be able to treat diabetes.
⦁ This pose can also activate the Anahata chakra.
⦁ If you have digestive issues, practicing this pose will help you to overcome them.
⦁ The practice can also help you to strengthen your reproductive organs.
Contraindications
⦁ If you suffer from Hernia, you must not practice this pose.
⦁ If you suffer from ulcers, then also you should not practice this pose.
⦁ In your menstrual cycle, do not try it out.
⦁ In case of any shoulder, spine, or lower back injury, you must not do this asana.
⦁ All those who have heart conditions, must not do this pose.
⦁ If you had any abdominal surgeries, then also you must not do this pose.
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