How To Do Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper alignment in gentle backbends
• Mindful engagement of the core and back muscles
• Understanding the benefits of spinal extension

Ideal for

• Beginners in yoga
• Individuals with mild lower back discomfort
• Those seeking a gentle heart-opening pose

Lesson

Instructions

Level: Beginner

Sphinx Pose or Salamba Bhujangasana in Sanskrit is a gentle backbend pose in yoga that helps to open the chest, lungs, and low back. This pose is also good for people who have lower backache as it has less arch and therefore reduces the pressure on the spine.

In this video tutorial, we will go through the steps for getting into Salamba Bhujangasana. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a better understanding of it and how you can master the pose easily and technically correct. Good luck with your practice!

Steps

• Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
• Gentle spinal extension techniques
• Breath awareness in a static pose

Benefits

• Opens the chest and shoulders
• Strengthens the back muscles
• Improves spinal flexibility
• Relieves mild lower back pain
• Stretches the abdomen and chest