Curated Action

Cobra / Upward-Facing Dog (Bhujangasana / Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Yoga

Cobra / Upward-Facing Dog (Bhujangasana / Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Cobra / Upward-Facing Dog (Bhujangasana / Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Lower down with elbows hugging in and inhale to sweep forward and up, lifting the chest into Cobra or Upward-Facing Dog.

Key points

  • Keep elbows pulled in tight along the ribcage
  • Open the chest forward and roll the shoulders away from the ears
  • Anchor the tops of the feet firmly into the mat

Common mistakes

Crunching the lower back or shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 secEst. duration: 9 sec
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