King Cobra Pose

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Anatomy

Ankle-Plantar Flexion, Elbow-Extension, Hip-Extension, Knee-Flexion, Neck-Extension, Shoulders-Flexion, Spine-Extension, Wrist-Extension

Kids

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Position

Prone-Back bend

Benefits

Cobra, as a back bending pose, strengthens the back body muscles and improves spine mobility. It opens the front side of the body and expands the chest, increases breathing capacity. This pose also helps kids to feel calm, grounded and safe when encountering stress or challenging situations.

Contraindications

Children should avoid this pose if they have any injury in the abdomen, arms, shoulders and back. If one feels any strain on the lower back, relax the pose to lower oneself a bit, or release down to rest on the forearms.